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FX is diving into Ubisoft’s blockbuster franchise, ordering a brand-new Far Cry live-action TV series led by Fargo creator Noah Hawley and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator and star Rob Mac. The show will stream on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ internationally, marking the first time Far Cry is adapted into a major live-action series.

FX confirmed the news in a series announcement, revealing that the adaptation will follow the games’ well-known anthology style. Each season will introduce a fresh cast, a new location, and a standalone story, mirroring the structure that helped turn the franchise into one of Ubisoft’s biggest hits.

A Big New Project For Rob Mac And Noah Hawley

The series brings together two creative powerhouses who already have strong ties with FX. Rob Mac, who recently changed his legal name from McElhenney, is best known for creating and starring in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, now the longest-running live-action sitcom in American TV history with 17 seasons. He also co-writes and stars in the Emmy-winning docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, and previously collaborated with Ubisoft on the Apple TV comedy Mythic Quest.

Hawley, meanwhile, is one of FX’s biggest creative voices. He created the award-winning anthology hit Fargo, as well as the sci-fi series Alien: Earth, which recently secured a second season. His previous works also include Marvel’s Legion.

Mac will star in the new Far Cry series while also serving as executive producer. Hawley will executive produce under his 26 Keys banner as part of his overall FX and Disney Entertainment Television deal.

Both creators have expressed enthusiasm for the project.
Hawley said he was excited to explore “a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens.”
Mac called working with Hawley “a dream realized” and praised Ubisoft and FX for entrusting him with such an iconic property.

Staying True To Far Cry’s Anthology Roots

Producers confirmed the new series will retain the franchise’s signature standalone format. Like the games, each season will deliver its own story, tone, and setting, capturing the chaotic sandbox feel Far Cry fans love.

FX Entertainment president Nick Grad expressed full confidence in the creative team, noting that FX’s combined partnerships with Mac and Hawley span six series and 32 seasons of television.

He added, “I have no doubt that they will tell this story in a way that is original, gripping and wildly entertaining.”

Ubisoft Deepens Its Push Into Film And Television

The Far Cry adaptation marks another major step in Ubisoft’s ongoing effort to expand its gaming worlds into new media. Far Cry has more than 100 million unique players across its mainline games and spinoffs since debuting in 2004. The most recent entry, Far Cry 6, launched in 2021 with Giancarlo Esposito as its central villain.

This will be Ubisoft’s first live-action Far Cry series, following earlier attempts including 2023’s animated Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix on Netflix and the infamous 2008 Uwe Boll film.

Ubisoft currently has several other adaptations in development, including a live-action Assassin’s Creed series and Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, which premiered on Netflix in October.

Who’s Producing The Series?

FX’s Far Cry will be produced by FX Productions with a packed executive producer list:

  • Rob Mac, More Better Productions
  • Noah Hawley, 26 Keys
  • Emilia Serrano, 26 Keys
  • Nick Frenkel, 3 Arts
  • Jackie Cohn, More Better Productions
  • John Campisi
  • Ubisoft Film & Television’s Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill

No additional cast members or release window have been announced yet.

What Fans Can Expect

While story details remain under wraps, fans can expect:

  • A new setting each season
  • A rotating cast
  • Big action sequences
  • The dark humour, chaotic choices, and morally grey storytelling the franchise is known for
  • A grounded but ambitious live-action take on the Far Cry universe

With Hawley’s sharp storytelling and Mac’s comedic-dramatic versatility, FX looks ready to deliver something bold, strange and very Far Cry.