Mass Effect the movie?

In a move that really should surprise no one, Legendary Pictures has acquired the rights to bring a Mass Effect movie to the big screen.  With the success of the game(s), this is no real shocker for anyone.  With the likes of Halo, Bioshock, and rumors in the industry of a God of War film, a game with such a deep story could easily be brought to your local cinema.

Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend) has been hired to pen the script.  His work hasn't really impressed me thus far, but with him being a more character driven writer, it could be a good thing for this project.  Also, if the studio could snag Matthew Fox (Who Commander Shephard's look was modeled after) fresh off his Lost career, the film may have even more of a fan base built in.  Let's just hope this project can actually get off the ground, unlike some of the other major game franchise to movie adaptations.