Margot Robbie's LuckyChap & Vertigo To Produce 'The Sims' Movie, 'Loki' Director Kate Herron To Direct

Remember those hours you spent building and decorating your dream house in The Sims, and creating your own avatar to live out your fantasies? Well, if you can guess our age, you'll know we've been there since the very first version. And now, get ready for even more excitement because a movie based on this beloved game is in the works! WooHoo!

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Kate Herron, the creative mind behind the Disney+ series Loki, is set to direct and co-write the film alongside Briony Redman, and LuckyChap, the production company founded by Margot Robbie, her husband Tom Ackerly, Josey McNamara, and Sophia Kerr, is set to produce the film. Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo Entertainment will also be joining them on this exciting journey. And of course Electronic Arts, the game's publisher, will also play a role in the creative and production process!

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Created by iconic game designer Will Wright (the creator of 1989’s SimCity), The Sims is one of the biggest names in the computer game world, selling over 200 million copies since its debut in 2000. With this game, you have the freedom to shape the life of your avatar, customising their personality, skills, and relationships to your preference. From going to work to finding love and cooking dinner to decorating your virtual home, The Sims revolves around managing everyday tasks seamlessly.

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In 2023, LuckyChap had a big win with Warner Bros.' Barbie, as well as Prime Video's Saltburn, directed by Emerald Fennell, and the hit Sundance movie My Old Ass starring Aubrey Plaza and Maddie Ziegler. Barbie was a standout success, and both Saltburn and My Old Ass gained attention, with the latter selling to Amazon MGM Studios for $15 million.

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There is currently no release date or additional details about which stars will join the cast. Stay tuned for further updates! Meanwhile, check out the trailer of their latest version titled The Sims 4 For Rent: