It Takes Two movie based on the award-winning video game in the works

Hazelight Studios and dj2 Entertainment are joining forces for an It Takes Two movie based on the award-winning video game. For what is surely a rare occurrence, It Takes Two does not feature a single-player mode and is designed to be played with a patient partner. Per Variety, the game follows the adventures of Cody and May, two humans transformed by magic into living dolls. Trapped in a fantastical world, they must overcome their fractured relationship and a variety of challenges to return to normal. During their journey, they are guided by the love guru, Dr. Hakim.

It Takes Two made a major splash at last year’s Game Awards show organized by Geoff Keighley. For what many considered an upset, It Takes Two won the awards for Best Family Game, Best Multiplayer, and Game of the Year. It also won Best Multiplayer Game at the Golden Joystick Awards. Perhaps the most confusing win was for the category Best Family Game, considering the story revolves around a messy divorce.

“Creating the world and story in ‘It Takes Two’ was so much fun for me and the team,” said Hazelight founder and creative director Josef Fares. “Since it has a strong narrative with many crazy characters and just as crazy co-op action moments, the potential is huge for a great adaption to film or television.”

“dj2 is honored to partner with Josef, Oskar [Wolontis], and the incredible team at Hazelight Studios on the linear media adaptation of ‘It Takes Two,’” said dj2 CEO and founder Dmitri M. Johnson. “Just like the rest of the gaming world, we fell head-over-heels in love with Cody, May, Rose, Dr. Hakim, and the imaginative fantasy universe Hazelight have created, and can’t wait to bring these characters -and this world- to life on the big and small screen.”

At this time, no studio or network has been assigned to the It Takes Two movie project. However, whispers indicate that it’s embroiled in a multi-party bidding war as you read this. Sonic the Hedgehog writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller are attached to pen the script.

“The reception of ‘It Takes Two’ has been absolutely stellar from press and players alike,” said Wolontis, Hazelight Studio Manager. “We’re very excited for the opportunity to expand this beloved IP beyond gaming, for both new and returning fans to appreciate.”

What do you think about there being an It Takes Two movie in the works? Have you played the game? Did you make it to the end without yelling at your co-op partner? I hope this comes to screens as a stop-motion animated project as opposed to live-action. Let us know in the comments section below.