Kojima eyes deceased legends in games

Kojima expresses interest in working with two dead Hollywood icons in a future game, signaling a bold cinema game crossover.

Kojima Names Deceased Legends He Wanted for Games

Hideo Kojima has named two deceased Hollywood legends he would have liked to work with in a future game. In an interview with IndieWire, he singled out Steve McQueen as his childhood hero and said he would consider using CGI to bring him into a game someday if possible.

Kojima also said he had always hoped to cast David Lynch in a video game. Lynch died in January, and Kojima described the loss as devastating. The remarks come as Kojima continues to weave cinema and games, with collaborations from directors such as Jordan Peele appearing in Death Stranding. He is working on the game OD with Peele, though details remain unclear. He is developing Physint with Sony, a project in the conceptual phase in which he is the sole creator. Death Stranding 2 On the Beach released in June on PS5.

Kojima’s comments illustrate a broader push to blend film and game storytelling. By naming real, legendary figures as potential characters, he signals a future where cinema language and interactive worlds coexist more closely. The idea of using CGI to reintroduce a deceased star raises ethical and rights questions, even as it thrills fans who crave grand, cross‑medium visions.

The momentum around OD with Jordan Peele and Physint shows Kojima pursuing high‑profile collaborations beyond his own label. That path could expand the reach of his games and deepen their cinematic appeal, but it also tests budgets, timelines, and creative control in new ways.

Highlights

The blend of stars and systems continues, reshaping how players imagine game universes.