System Shock TV adaptation will be helmed by writer of last year's Mortal Kombat movie Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. System Shock TV adaptation will be helmed by writer of last year's Mortal Kombat movie Greg Russo scripting and directing series. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 28 Jan 2022 16 comments Last October brought the new that LookingGlass Technologies' cult-classic 1994 sci-fi horror System Shock was to be the latest entry in a rapidly ballooning list of video games getting the live-action TV adaptation treatment - and it's now been revealed that Greg Russo, writer of last year's Mortal Kombat movie, will be handling its transition to television. The show - which will retell the story of the Citadel space station and its rogue AI, SHODAN - is a collaboration between Nightdive Studios, which currently holds the System Shock license, and Binge.com, an "immersive streaming platform created for the gaming universe". As now detailed by Deadline, Russo - who, in addition to his work on last year's Mortal Kombat movie, has written the script for New Line Cinema's upcoming Space Invaders film, and is currently adapting Saints Row - will both write and direct the live-action System Shock series, previously said to be aiming to air on Binge.com in 2022. Watch on YouTube System Shock Remastered - Research Teaser Trailer. "I'm honoured to have the opportunity to work alongside the fantastic team at Binge and Nightdive Studios to bring the iconic System Shock franchise to life," Russo said in a statement accompanying today's news. "I've been waiting for the right opportunity to make my directorial debut, and I finally found it." System Shock is the second live-action project based on a video game currently in development at Binge. Last September, the service announced it's also working on an adaptation of Ubisoft's long-dormant Driver franchise, which will apparently see series protagonist John Tanner attempting to take down a local crime syndicate. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store