Metro 2033 movie in the works Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Metro 2033 movie in the works Shiver screen. News by Wesley Yin-Poole Deputy Editorial Director Updated on 24 Aug 2019 19 comments There's a Metro 2033 movie in the works. Variety reports various Gazprom Media subsidiaries have come together to produce the movie, which is based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novel. The novel was also the basis of 4A Games' wonderfully atmospheric 2010 shooter. Apparently filming is due to start in 2020, with the Russian premiere set for 1st January 2022. Director and cast are yet to be announced, but Glukhovsky is on hand to help out. Producer Valery Fedorovich commented: "The book by this Russian author has become known throughout the world, and it is embedded in the cultural code of sci-fi fans and gamers all over the planet. For us and Gazprom Media Holding, this is a dream project, the most ambitious and large-scale film that we have ever launched. We intend to invest an unprecedented sum... in the production and promotion of this movie both in Russia and abroad." And here's Glukhovsky with a quote: "Metro 2033 is my first novel. It played a very special role in my life, and, despite getting numerous offers to [adapt it for the screen], I turned them all down for over 10 years. "In Russia, I didn't see any producers who could make a good [screen adaptation of] this book. It just seemed impossible. But now I finally met a team that I can entrust Metro with. Our ambitions turned out to be similar: to create a world-class blockbuster and stun even those who have read the trilogy and know it by heart. So as not to disappoint them, I am ready to become a creative producer of the movie and help create it with both my advice and action." This isn't the first time someone's had a stab at making a Metro movie. In an interview with VG247, Glukhovsky said MGM optioned the film rights but the script failed to go anywhere, and the rights reverted back to the author. Apparently the script set Metro 2033 in Washington DC, which didn't fly. You'd imagine this Russia-produced Metro movie won't make that mistake. But as with all films related to video games - even as in this case indirectly - believe it when you see it in cinemas. 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 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 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