Live Action Series Based Off Of SciFi Game 'SYSTEM SHOCK' in the Works from ‘Mortal Kombat’ Writer Greg Russo

We recently learned that a ‘System Shock’ live action TV Series was in the works and now have a few more updates regarding the project.

A co-production between Binge and Nightdive Studios, the live-action System Shock series will stream exclusively on Binge.com, with Greg Russo (Mortal Kombat) writing & directing.

Deadline reminds us a littlt about the game this morning on their report, “The original System Shock plunges players into Citadel Station in the year 2072, where an unnamed hacker wakes from a coma only to be confronted by murderous robots, killer cyborgs, malicious mutants, and a malevolent AI named SHODAN that seeks to control Earth.”

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to work alongside the fantastic team at Binge and Nightdive Studios to bring the iconic System Shock franchise to life,” said Russo. “I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to make my directorial debut, and I finally found it.” Russo will executive produce alongside Nightdive’s Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman.

Binge is set to launch in 2022, and will offer premium content to stream for free.

The original sci-fi/adventure game was released back in 1994.

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