Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
As the streamer gears up for the premiere of a different biz adjustment , Netflix’sSplinter Cellanime has gotten a surprising cast update . base onUbisoft ’s stealth action franchise , which was indorse by military novelist Tom Clancy , various attempts to adapt the game for the filmdom have languished for the better part of 20 years , with Tom Hardy having been attach to star in a live - natural action movie that has seemingly died in development hell . TheSplinter Cellanime was first announced in mid-2020 , withJohn Wickcreator Derek Kolstad attached to showrun and executive bring forth the serial publication .
During a late interview withThe Nerd Shepherdfor his upcoming movie1242 : Gateway to the West , Michael Ironside was asked about the upcomingSplinter Cellanime . In addition to confirming he would n’t be reprising his theatrical role of Sam Fisher from the games , Ironside seemingly foretell thatRay Donovan ’s Liev Schreiber has been cast to flirt the iconic agonist , and also suggest that the show is " done and in the can " . See what Ironside said below :
Netflix own Sam Fisher . They ’ve already shot the miniseries , an extended series with Liev Schreiber playing Sam . And I think it ’s done and in the can . They also have an anime series with Sam that they ’re going to crusade first . COVID and the SAG strike detain everything a bit , but no , I ’m certain I ’ll be 75 in the spring . There ’s no way I should be playing Sam Fisher . I ca n’t be a part of the serial because if I open my mouth , they ’ll know it ’s Sam .
When Will The Splinter Cell Anime Release?
While some may see Ironside ’s notation of the anime coming before the miniseries as there being twoSplinter Cellshows in evolution at Netflix , it seems more probable that the streamer is viewing the gum anime as a circumscribed series . When it was first announced , the adjustment was aver to be a two - time of year productioncomprised of 16 episodes . Netflix did a similar affair withthe upcomingTomb spoiler : The Legend of Lara Croftanime , which also spent years in output before finally down an October 2024 release appointment .
With Ironside apparently confirming that production is mostly complete on theSplinter Cellanime , the inquiry now becomes when the show will actually premier on Netflix . Some members close to the output antecedently commented on social media thatthe show was announced fairly untimely , with one staffer tell in May 2024 that they were " hard at work on it " . However , with four years gone since it was announced , it does seem likely its premiere will be earlier than later , even if all 16 instalment were being made beforehand .
Ubisoft has confirmed that the upcoming Splinter Cell remake wo n’t be open world , which is a expert sign that the project may be on the correct lines .
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At one point , the most probable candidate for theSplinter Cellanime ’s release would have been in coincidence with the previously announced remake of the original game . However , with it having since stalled amid faculty changes at Ubisoft , it seems more probable Netflix will forge ahead with the show on their own agenda , and a late 2025 premiere seems the most potential . This would not only give the streamer time to properly announce Schreiber and other cast of characters members , but also begin promoting it and allow their other major game adaptation , includingCastlevania : Nocturneseason 2andArcaneseason 2 , to release .
author : The Nerd Shepherd
