Margot Robbie will work on a film adaptation of the Sims computer game

Less than two weeks after Margot Robbie said goodbye to the film “Barbie” at the Oscars, information about her new project arrived. This time, the actress and producer was inspired by the world of virtual toys. According to THR, Robbie's company LuckyChamp has signed on to produce a full-scale feature adaptation of the popular computer game The Sims. She is remembered by many who in the 2000s were fond of spending time in front of the monitor. In this review, we'll take a closer look at the upcoming film.

Margot Robbie will make a Sims movie

The actress's production company, LuckyChamp, which she launched with her husband Tom Ackerley, childhood friend Sophia Kerr and producer Josie McNamara, took the project under its wing. LuckyChamp will film with Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo Entertainmen. Electronic Arts (EA), the developer of the original source, will also be involved in the creative and production process.

LuckyChamp has been noted for a number of successful projects among both critics and viewers since its formation in 2014. For example, some of Robbie’s films were produced - “Tonya Against the World” (2017), “Birds of Prey: The Fantabulous Story of One Harley Quinn” (2020), Emirald Fennell’s directorial debut “Promising Young Woman” (2020) and her subsequent hit "Saltburn" (2023).

In 2016, LuckyChamp signed an agreement with Warner Bros. for the development and production of films and television series. This later led to a partnership with Mattel Films and the filming of the billion-dollar hit "Barbie", in which Robbie played the main role.

What is the Sims computer game about?

It's too early to talk about the content of the Sims movie version, but following the example of Barbie, we can expect that it will use a similar concept of destroying a given space and entering our unpredictable reality. For those who don't know, The Sims is a simulation series produced by EA that has sold approximately 200 million copies. The game became a bestseller in the gaming industry, it was invented by designer Will Wright, who dreamed of creating a “virtual doll house” after he lost his home in a fire in 1991.

The first Sims series was released in 2000, Sims 2 in 2004, Sims 3 in 2009, and Sims 4 in 2014. In addition, expansion versions were released in between. In the game, users create virtual avatars, choosing their appearance and personal qualities, allowing them to interact with each other in cities and houses, which also adapt according to taste and goals. Players can watch and help Sims navigate their daily lives, from cooking and cleaning to going to work and interacting with other Sims.

Who will be in the Sims movie?

Now we can definitely say that LuckyChamp will try to involve star actors in the upcoming project. Kate Herron has also already been cast as director. She is known for her work on the first season of the Marvel series Loki with Tom Hiddleston, as well as four episodes of the first season of Sex Education. And we have no doubt that she will be able to bring to the screen not only the genre concept, but also bring a lot of humor and warmth to the project.