The long-dormant Watch Dogs film adaptation has made headlines again as it revives with actress Sophie Wilde set to star. The Ubisoft game, initially revealed as a film project in 2013, is moving forward with director Mathieu Turi and screenplay writer Christie LeBlanc. The original game set in a fictional version of Chicago saw players take on the role of Aiden Pearce, a hacker seeking revenge. The film adaptation is being produced by Regency Films and Ubisoft Film and Television.

Who is the director of the upcoming Watch Dogs movie?

Mathieu Turi has been confirmed as the director of the Watch Dogs film.

The Watch Dogs video game franchise boasts a strong following, with its first title released in 2014 by Ubisoft Montreal. Carving a unique niche with its hacking gameplay set in an open world, the series has released several installations including the sequel Watch Dogs 2, which is often praised for its improvement in character development and a vibrant setting in San Francisco. The most recent installment, Watch Dogs: Legion, introduced a novel "play as anyone" mechanic that allows players to recruit and control a vast array of characters throughout a dystopian depiction of London.