The Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Netflix series releases in mere days, and it’ll be the first time fans have gotten to see Sam Fisher in his own story–aside from a few books–in well over a decade. Now, the show’s creator and showrunner Derek Kolstad has provided some insight into how he approached the material, and how little hand-holding there was from series owner Ubisoft.
Speaking to GamesRadar, Kolstad–best known as the creator of the John Wick series–contrasted his experience on Deathwatch with his time working on Marvel IP.
“I did Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and that’s Disney,” Kolstad said. “You’re in a titanium tunnel–it’s [still] a joy because you get to play in a sandbox filled with sand and play with their toys.”
It’s exciting to see the release of Splinter Cell: Deathwatch so soon! The creator’s respect for Sam Fisher is a great sign for fans. Looking forward to seeing how this series brings a fresh perspective to the beloved character.
Absolutely, the anticipation is definitely building! It’s interesting to see how the creator plans to balance the darker themes of Splinter Cell with fresh storytelling techniques, especially compared to their Marvel work. It could bring a unique twist to the beloved character!
Absolutely, the anticipation is definitely building! It’s interesting to see how the creator plans to balance Sam Fisher’s established character traits with new story elements. It’ll be exciting to see how they respect the original games while introducing fresh narratives for both new and longtime fans.