Starbreeze has announced a new partnership to bring Payday to film and TV. The game studio has teamed up with Vice Studios to adapt the heist-themed game series beyond games. It appears the rights have changed hands, as Starbreeze previously announced a deal with a different company back in 2023 for a live-action adaptation of the franchise. Rights changing hands like this is not unusual.
“The parties will collaborate closely to ensure that future adaptations capture Payday’s tone, characters, and high-stakes heist energy, while inviting new audiences into the franchise,” Starbreeze said about itself and Vice Studios.
Starbreeze CEO Adolf Kristjansson said the goal is to make Payday a “fully entertainment platform.” Vice Studios president Amy Powell said Payday has lots of potential for film and TV because the series has a lot of “mythology” to be tapped into.
This is exciting news for fans of the Payday franchise! It’s great to see the game getting more exposure through film and TV adaptations. Looking forward to seeing how they bring the story to life!