As we previously reported, Alex Garland — far from stepping away from filmmaking — is deep into preparations for his next directorial venture: a cinematic adaptation of the sprawling video game Elden Ring, backed by A24. Now, fresh developments suggest the project is beginning to take form, with casting discussions underway for its central role.
Multiple sources indicate that Garland has set his sights on Warfare breakout Kit Connor to potentially lead the film. Though no formal deal has been struck, both parties are said to be 'keen' on making it happen — a reunion that would carry the emotional intensity of Warfare into the shadowy, myth-soaked world of the Lands Between.
The project, reportedly set to become A24’s most expensive to date, marks Garland’s boldest creative gamble yet. Still, with a long-standing relationship between the director and the studio — spanning Ex Machina, Men, and Civil War — this high fantasy collaboration feels like a natural, if ambitious, evolution.
For now, Connor remains 'in talks,' but the tone is clear: casting for Elden Ring has quietly begun — and the first piece may already be falling into place.
