A movie based on Monster Hunter World is currently in the works. For the first time, photos from the set have surfaced, which are more frightening than exciting for the community.
It has been known for some time that a film based on the popular Monster Hunter franchise is in development. With a budget of 60 million it has been in production for almost two years.
The cast features well-known names such as Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) and T.I. Harris (Antman, Antman and the Wasp) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy). Now, the first photos from the set have emerged. However, fans’ reactions have been mostly negative.
Photos from the set show a lot of military, but hardly any Monster Hunter
What is seen in the photos? The first image shows actor Diego Boneta in military attire and armed, amongst some rocks in a desert-like terrain. His character is named Sergeant Marshall.
The next photo shows several actors including Jovovich, Harris, and Boneta with director Paul W.S. Anderson.
Again, there is nothing that seems related to Monster Hunter, only actors in military uniforms in a desert setting.
What does this have to do with Monster Hunter? The plot of the movie foresees that the leader of a military unit (Artemis, played by Jovovich) gets caught in a portal during a mission that brings her into the world of Monster Hunter.
There, she encounters hunters with whom she must prevent monsters from invading our world. The plot has been known for some time and fans fear a flop.
At least one photo with Jovovich shows a single item related to Monster Hunter.
There, she wears a slingshot, as used in Monster Hunter World.
Fans continue to fear the worst
The photos confirm fans in their worst fears. At first glance, they could just as easily be from any typical action film.
The reactions to Bonega’s Instagram photo show just how pessimistic the fans are. Also in the subreddit for Monster Hunter, the mood is tense.
Why fans are concerned:
- So far, aside from the slingshot in the Jovovich image, no references to Monster Hunter have been recognizable
- Fans fear that the film will simply be about soldiers shooting monsters with machine guns
- The quality of the costumes is also criticized. The slingshot seems cheap to many, cosplayers could do better
- Some try to take it humorously and ask where to find these armors in the game
- However, a large part is just angry because they expect a disappointment
What do you think of the photos? Are you concerned as well?
But the more that becomes known about the film, the lower the expectations seem to become.
Director Paul W.S. Anderson was previously responsible for the Resident Evil films. These were also not well received by fans, but were nevertheless successful at the box office. If Monster Hunter follows a similar path, we can expect more installments.
What do you think of the photos? Are you concerned as well?
