Hideo Kojima, director at Kojima Productions, posted a video message from Bill Skarsgård on his X account regarding his appearance in *PHYSINT*. It was announced during the September 17 Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 broadcast that Bill Skarsgård will play the lead role in the game.
*PHYSINT*, the culmination of Director Kojima’s career
This title is an action-espionage game that represents the culmination of Director Kojima’s career. In September 2025, Charlie Fraser, Ma Dong-seok, and Minami Hamabe were announced as part of the cast.
However, on September 10, 2026, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the dissolution of their partnership.While the future of the project seemed uncertain at that point, Kojima Productions immediately announced a partnership with Xbox, and on September 14, 2026, footage was shared showing Arshah Sharma, head of the Xbox division, visiting the company.
Furthermore, during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast aired on September 17, 2026, it was announced that Bill Skarsgård will star in the game.
“I’ve been a huge fan of Director Kojima since I was a kid”
Today, September 19, Director Kojima posted a video message from Bill Skarsgård on his X account. A Japanese translation is also included.
When the announcement was made on September 17, Director Kojima revealed that he is a fan of Bill Skarsgård and commented, “We will be ‘embarking on a new adventure’ together.”In the video message, Bill Skarsgård also stated, “I’ve been a huge fan of Director Kojima since I was a child,” and “I’m really looking forward to ‘embarking on a new adventure’ with him.”
He further praised Kojima, calling him “a true pioneer in the gaming industry and a one-of-a-kind creator” as well as “someone who masterfully blends film and games,” and expressed his excitement for the project, saying, “I’m truly thrilled.”
Details such as the release date for *PHYSINT* remain unknown.
