The boundary between virtual landscapes and reality is blurring as we get our first look at what appears to be Alex Garland’s highly anticipated Elden Ring film adaptation. Leaked set footage from a sharp-eyed fan in the UK has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, revealing a meticulously crafted structure that mirrors the haunting beauty of the Church of Marika.
Alleged Elded Ring movie set captured by Throxtv. Image source: YouTube/TikTok
A Digital Icon Brought to Life
TechTalesLeo here, and I love when digital world-building translates into tangible sets. Throxtv, an Elden Ring enthusiast and Twitch streamer, shared a viral TikTok showcasing a ruined stone edifice. The centerpiece? A statue of a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to Queen Marika the Eternal. The surrounding terrain, though fenced off for production, evokes the rolling, atmospheric hills of Limgrave, the starting area where many players first began their journey through The Lands Between.
The resemblance to Marika the Eternal’s statues is striking. Image source: In-game asset
Evidence Behind the Scenes: Windsor Great Park
In a follow-up video, Throxtv explored the perimeter of the build, spotting period-appropriate wagons, barrels, and heavy-duty construction equipment. A key technical clue surfaced on the cinderblocks: the logo for Hedgehog Construction. This firm is a specialist in scenery for film and television, with a portfolio that includes blockbuster gaming and fantasy adaptations.
Logistics and props spotted near the UK set location. Image source: YouTube
Based on the company’s headquarters, the set is likely located near Windsor Great Park. This historic location is a staple for major cinematic productions, having hosted crews for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” While the exact coordinates remain confidential, the professional scale of the build suggests a high-budget A24 production rather than a small-scale marketing stunt.
Alex Garland’s Vision for The Lands Between
As a seasoned software engineer and storyteller, I find Alex Garland’s involvement particularly exciting. Garland is a vocal fan of the source material, reportedly crafting a massive 160-page script to win over Hidetaka Miyazaki and the teams at FromSoftware and Bandai Namco. His dedication to capturing the game’s complex lore and visual fidelity aligns perfectly with our focus here at Digital Tech Explorer.
While A24 hasn’t released an official trailer, industry insiders have linked actors like Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) and Cailee Spaeny (Civil War) to the project. The set itself specifically mirrors the Third Church of Marika, a location players frequently visit to upgrade their Flask of Wondrous Physick. Whether this is a central hub for the film’s narrative or a brief atmospheric nod remains the subject of intense speculation on Reddit and across social media.
The visual identity of Elden Ring remains one of the most celebrated in modern gaming. Image source: FromSoftware
As we look forward to more 2024 and 2025 releases in the tech and gaming world, this leaked footage provides a glimmer of hope that the transition from software to the silver screen is being handled with the reverence it deserves. We have reached out to A24 for comment and will update you as soon as more “tales” from this production emerge.
