I The Oregon Trail, which is probably one of the most popular computer games for people who grew up in the 80s and 90s, is set to be a movie. In accordance with The Hollywood ReporterApple is developing a live-action film of the game, with Will Speck and Josh Gordon attached to the project as directors and producers. Seeing as participants are known for films like Blades of Glory, The Oregon Trail The film will likely be a comedy rather than a heartbreaking drama about a 19th century pioneer family dying one by one from diarrheal disease and starvation.
The Hollywood Reporter’s Sources also said that the film will have several musical numbers “on the lines of Barbie.” Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, aka La La Land again Hello Evan Hansen and recently nominated for an Emmy for the number played by Steve Martin in the last season of Loner Criminals in the BuildingIt is reported that he will produce the original music for the film. Kenneth and Keith Lucas (Judas and the Black Messiah), and Max Reisman, wrote the screenplay. It’s still early days for production, though: No actors have been attached to the project yet, and Apple hasn’t made an official announcement yet.
Created by Don Rawitsch, Bill Heinemann and Paul Dillenberger, original The Oregon Trail The game was first released in 1971. In the game, you have to buy items, hunt for food and travel west at a reasonable speed while trying to keep your caravan alive.