A Metal Gear Solid movie has been in what seems to be a perpetual gestation with no solid news on production in sight. The complex history of the game makes it nearly impossible to envision as a film, but Sony hasn’t given up, and has now taken the first step to making the adaptation.

Kings of Summer director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is in talks to direct a movie based on the hit video game franchise that has lasted nearly three decades. Hit the jump for more info.