Popular Ethereum NFT Collection Will Be Getting A Movie

Reactor Motors, the Ethereum NFT collection showcasing 8,888 images of luxury racing cars, is reportedly set to be adapted into a film. Heading the Reactor Motors movie will be experienced director Pierre Morel, known for his work on films like Taken and Transporter 2.

The narrative of the Reactor Motors film revolves around Geophysicist Eva Mason and the discovery of Reykium in an Icelandic volcano, which leads to the development of clean energy race cars. The breakthrough attracts the interest of an energy conglomerate determined to obtain Reykium by any means necessary.

A Novel Idea

Morel and his business partner were drawn to the lore surrounding Reactor Motors, prompting the collaboration. Racing is universally appealing as it transcends borders, stated Reactor Motors creator and Abstract Entertainment Co-Founder Mike Bundlie, before further claiming that ideas should have broad appeal rather than being culturally specific.

Mike went on to say that the aim with Reactor was to merge the comic book, racing, tech, and gaming communities. Reactor Motors was unveiled initially as a comic book and later as a game. Joining Bundlie in the creation of the Reactor Motors movie is Louis Leterrier, known for directing The Incredible Hulk (2008), Now You See Me, and Fast X.

Revitalizing NFTs

Bundlie anticipates a cast reveal later this year and has already obtained financial backing for the project. He also noted that while Reactor Motors will be a high-budget independent film, it would not be a gigantic financial strain. While a blockbuster success would of course be welcome, Bundlie emphasized the primary objective of revitalizing the NFT marketplace in addition to adapting new intellectual properties for the screen.

NFTs do not have to remain confined to the crypto world, he emphasized. He also said that at their core, NFTs are a form of art and should have the potential to become intellectual property themselves, and that there is absolutely no reason why a movie has to be exclusively based on a comic book or novel.

Interestingly, this is not the first time a reputable director has gotten involved with Ethereum, as veteran director Ridley Scott, known for the immensely popular and era-defining Alien movies, previously expressed his interest in making a movie about Vitalik Buterin.