{"id":2176489,"date":"2025-11-25T13:47:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2176489"},"modified":"2025-11-25T13:47:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:47:22","slug":"its-always-sunnys-rob-mac-to-star-in-series-adaptation-of-popular-video-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/its-always-sunnys-rob-mac-to-star-in-series-adaptation-of-popular-video-game\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cIt&#8217;s Always Sunny\u201d&#8217;s Rob Mac to star in series adaptation of popular video game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/rob-mcelhenney\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rob Mac;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Rob Mac<\/a> is about to take a day off from Paddy&#8217;s Pub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/its-always-sunny-in-philadelphia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>It&#8217;s Always Sunny in Philadelphia<\/em><\/a> actor is set to star in a new anthology series adapted from hit Ubisoft video game <em>Far Cry<\/em>, FX announced Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The network noted that it had placed a series order for the show to stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Both Mac and Noah Hawley, creator of <em>Fargo<\/em> and <em>Alien: Earth <\/em>series for FX, will executive produce the new project.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Marshall Tidrick; Austin Hargrave<\/p>\n<p> Noah Hawley and Rob Mac will exec produce &#8216;Far Cry&#8217; for TV<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;FX has had magnificent partnerships with Rob Mac and Noah Hawley for a combined six series and 32 seasons of television, and we couldn&#8217;t be more excited that they are teaming up for <em>Far Cry,<\/em>\u201d Nick Grad, the president of FX Entertainment, said. &#8220;I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping and wildly entertaining. We also want to thank our partners at Ubisoft for entrusting us with this beloved property.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <em>Far Cry<\/em> series includes six main first-person shooter video games, each with its own story of survival in the wilds, action, adventure, and villains. Some of the games also include supernatural or science fiction elements.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Ubisoft 'Far Cry 4'\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/b4_F4KS2_3OYL2QP.si9fQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/entertainment_weekly_785\/7719ecd17590fe8f7e09e1ad17069133\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Ubisoft &#8216;Far Cry 4&#8217;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mac, who also appears as himself alongside actor Ryan Reynolds in FX soccer-club reality show <em>Welcome to Wrexham<\/em>, expressed his enthusiasm for the new project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Getting to work alongside Noah Hawley is a dream realized,\u201d he said. &#8220;Ubisoft has been remarkably generous, entrusting us with one of the most iconic video-game worlds ever created. And through it all, my FX family continues to lift me up with their constant belief and support.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For his part, Hawley said the series, like the games, has a revolving cast of characters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;What I love about the <em>Far Cry<\/em> game franchise is it&#8217;s an anthology,&#8221; Hawley said. &#8220;Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of <em>Fargo<\/em> is a variation on a theme. To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I&#8217;m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"\u00a9 Ubisoft 'Far Cry Primal'\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PYy1IP7_PKIuEvwd6Cf6Ww--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/entertainment_weekly_785\/01aa4aed1608f3afa08644fe80bdabc5\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>\u00a9 Ubisoft &#8216;Far Cry Primal&#8217;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hawley&#8217;s work on <em>Fargo<\/em> was rewarded in 2014, when the show won the Emmy for Outstanding Miniseries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/ew-dispatch-newsletter-11812417\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:EW Dispatch newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">EW Dispatch newsletter<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Mac has won <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.televisionacademy.com\/bios\/rob-mcelhenney\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:two Emmys;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">two Emmys<\/a> of his own for <em>Wrexham<\/em> in 2023 and 2024 \u2014 before <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/rob-mcelhenney-explains-douchey-choice-to-change-name-11765049\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:he changed his name;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">he changed his name<\/a> \u2014 when it was selected as Outstanding Structured Reality Program. He&#8217;s appeared as Mac on<em> It&#8217;s Always Sunny<\/em> since it premiered in 2005.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/its-always-sunny-actor-rob-mac-to-star-in-far-cry-game-adaptation-11856380\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Entertainment Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rob Mac is about to take a day off from Paddy&#8217;s Pub. The It&#8217;s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor is set to star in a new anthology series adapted from hit Ubisoft video game Far Cry, FX announced Monday. 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