Netflix is adapting Krafton’s battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds into a live-action series, with Donald Glover set to write, produce and star, according to the announcement cited in the report.
The game, previously known as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, had sold more than 75 million copies before it became free-to-play. The franchise has also spawned several spin-offs.
Glover is known for his work as an actor and musician. His credits include the comedy series Community and the drama Atlanta, and he has won two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes.
No timeline for the adaptation was provided.
Sources: Game Developer.