Twisted Metal has just made its return to gaming, but the franchise is already thinking even bigger.

The video game series, a PlayStation exclusive line known for its vehicular combat, will reportedly make its way to the big screen. According to the film news site Deadline, Sony Pictures has signed Brian Taylor, the co-director of “Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance,” to pen the story and direct the film.

Avi and Ari Arad will handle production, and the plot will revolve around an “underground” racing event, the site also reported.



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All of this information emerges as Sony is releasing its latest Twisted Metal game to PlayStation 3. The new game marks the series’ first true appearance on the PS3, and, ironically, it is not considered a game with a great story. The series has long focused on its wild gameplay over story, which makes it an odd choice for a film. (Check out the trailer below for the latest Twisted Metal game.)

That’s something that David Jaffe, a key figure on the Twisted Metal development team, couldn't help poking fun at in a tweet.

“This just in: The recently announce Twisted Metal movie will contain no story,” he tweeted. “Because from what I hear I hate stories. That is all :).”

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