Ubisoft and New Regency Talk Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Film

Developer and publisher Ubisoft has announced the company will be teaming up with film studio New Regency to bring the world the first ever Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell movie in the near future. The film will star award-winning actor Tom Hardy and screenwriter Eric Warren Singer. The Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series debuted back in November 2002, and has spawned seven game including the upcoming Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist and six novels. Ubisoft recently announced an Assassin's Creed film is currently in development and slated for a 2013 or 2014 release, and we can't wait to see both films! Read on for more details on the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell movie.

“With actor Tom Hardy attached and screenwriter Eric Warren Singer to write the script, Ubisoft Motion Pictures will lead the development with the support of New Regency to bring the franchise to the big screen in a dynamic way,” said Jean-Julien Baronnet, chief executive officer, Ubisoft Motion Pictures. “For Ubisoft Motion Pictures, creative control is key and New Regency shares our commitment to respecting the creative freedom of our team. Their ability to produce both blockbusters and intriguing indie hits is an ideal fit for the Splinter Cell franchise.”

“We could not be happier to be teaming up with our friends at Ubisoft Motion Pictures on yet another truly iconic title. With a movie star like Tom Hardy in place and a gifted writer such as Eric Warren Singer penning the screenplay, we know the fans will not be let down,” said New Regency CEO and President, Brad Weston.

For more information on the series, check out the official Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell website.