Tom Burke joins massive Elden Ring movie, A24 starts production today

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• A24 Assembles Star-Studded Cast for Elden Ring
• Alex Garland Writes and Directs from a 160-Page Spec Script
• From Game to Screen, Elden Ring Comes Alive in 2028
• Why Tom Burke and Alex Garland Make Perfect Collaborators for Epic Fantasy
• What Will Fans See When Elden Ring Arrives in Theaters?
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Tom Burke has officially joined the cast of the massive Elden Ring movie as A24 begins production. The actor, known for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is now part of one of cinema’s most ambitious video game adaptations. Filming starts this week under acclaimed director Alex Garland.

A24 Assembles Star-Studded Cast for Elden Ring

A24 has finalized the complete ensemble for its most ambitious project yet. Tom Burke joins previously announced leads Kit Connor from Heartstopper, Ben Whishaw from Skyfall, and Cailee Spaeny from Alien: Romulus. The cast also includes Nick Offerman, known for Parks and Recreation, Sonoya Mizuno from Ex Machina, Havana Rose Liu, and veteran actor Jonathan Pryce, who played Prince Philip in The Crown.

Additional cast members include Ruby Cruz from Willow, Jefferson Hall from Game of Thrones, Emma Laird who worked with Garland on 28 Years Later, and Peter Serafinowicz from Guardians of the Galaxy. This ensemble represents a rare convergence of indie credibility and star power.

Alex Garland Writes and Directs from a 160-Page Spec Script

Alex Garland, known for Civil War and Ex Machina, wrote the entire screenplay on spec to convince FromSoftware creator Hidetaka Miyazaki to greenlight the project. Garland reportedly submitted a 160-page script alongside 40 additional pages of visual inspiration to demonstrate his vision. The filmmaker’s passion for the source material impressed the legendary game designer.

Garland’s involvement marks A24’s largest and most ambitious feature film project. Sources confirm the production will span approximately 100 days of principal photography in the United Kingdom. The budget exceeds $100 million, making this the studio’s priciest endeavor to date.

From Game to Screen, Elden Ring Comes Alive in 2028

Production Detail	Information
Director	Alex Garland
Release Date	March 3, 2028 in IMAX
Format	Filmed for IMAX theaters
Budget	Over $100 million

Based on the acclaimed video game developed by FromSoftware with lore by George R.R. Martin, Elden Ring follows a protagonist tasked with restoring the shattered Elden Ring in the mythical Lands Between. The game has achieved extraordinary commercial success since its 2022 launch, selling 30 million copies worldwide and earning over 400 Game of the Year citations.

“A24’s adaptation of Bandai Namco Entertainment’s video game Elden Ring has rounded out its cast as it begins production. The production also puts Garland back on top for navigating A24’s largest and most ambitious project.”

— The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment News

Why Tom Burke and Alex Garland Make Perfect Collaborators for Epic Fantasy

Tom Burke’s recent credits demonstrate range and dramatic intensity necessary for Elden Ring’s dark fantasy world. His appearance in Black Bag and role as Praetorian Jack in Furiosa showcased his ability to inhabit physically demanding action roles with emotional depth. Burke’s familiarity with ensemble productions through his acclaimed BBC series The Musketeers and War and Peace makes him ideal for A24’s sprawling cast.

Director Alex Garland has proven his capability to translate complex, visually stunning source material into cinema. Ex Machina earned widespread critical acclaim for its philosophical approach to technology, while Civil War delivered a stunning meditation on conflict. His willingness to write 160 pages on speculation to secure Elden Ring demonstrates his commitment to capturing the game’s essence.

What Will Fans See When Elden Ring Arrives in Theaters?

The live-action adaptation promises to bring the Lands Between to vivid life with cutting-edge cinematography designed for IMAX’s massive screens. With 100 days of filming planned and a budget exceeding most studio releases, Garland has unprecedented resources to realize the game’s dragons, beasts, castles, and mythical landscapes. Character details remain undisclosed, keeping fans speculating about role assignments.

The March 2026 production start marks the beginning of an 18-month journey toward the film’s theatrical release. Gaming studios and A24 insiders suggest the adaptation will honor the game’s thematic complexity while crafting a standalone narrative experience. Will Elden Ring prove that video game adaptations can achieve both critical and commercial success alongside the scale of major blockbusters?

Sources

• The Hollywood Reporter – Breaking news on Tom Burke joining Elden Ring cast and production details
• Variety – Full cast reveal and March 3, 2028 release date confirmation
• Bandai Namco Entertainment – Official production announcement and game sales statistics