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The Hollywood Reporter (THR) recently exclusively revealed that the first-person shooter franchise "Payday: The Heist" is officially moving forward with a live-action adaptation. Media company Vice Studios has struck a deal with Starbreeze AB, the Swedish developer behind "Payday 2" and "Payday 3," to co-produce adaptations of the series. However, it's currently unclear whether these projects will take the form of films, TV series, or even animated productions.
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In a statement, Vice Studios President Amy Powell expressed enthusiasm for the project. "The world of 'Payday' extends far beyond the game itself," Powell said. "Behind those masks lie rich stories and a crew of heist characters with compelling backstories that are incredibly appealing to explore. We are thrilled to partner with Starbreeze Entertainment to build out this universe and see how far it can go on screen." Starbreeze CEO Adolf Kristjansson declared the company's ambitious vision: "Our goal is to evolve 'Payday' from a video game into a full entertainment platform, dominating the heist genre."