Exclusive: With Minecraft owning the box office over the past month and HBO’s hit series The Last Of Us returning with a bang, Universal is looking to add another video game adaptation to its slate with the help of two very big superstars. Sources tell Deadline Universal Pictures is developing a feature adaptation of Sega’s iconic arcade driving video game OutRun with Michael Bay attached to direct and Sydney Sweeney aboard to produce. Jayson Rothwell will pen the script.

Bay will also produce alongside partner Brad Fuller through their Platinum Dunes’ banner, which has a first look deal with the studio. The project is in development, and as of right now, Sweeney is only on board to produce. Toru Nakahara will also produce for Sega and Shuji Utsumi (President/COO of Sega Corporation) will oversee the project on behalf of Sega.

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