Lionsgate is developing a film adaptation of Sega’s classic video game “Streets of Rage,” and the project has added new creative leadership. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter report that Jeymes Samuel, whose recent directing credits include “The Harder They Fall,” has signed on to direct. The film also has new writers: Pat Casey and Josh Miller, who previously worked on the “Sonic the Hedgehog” film franchise. Engadget similarly reports that Casey and Miller are writing the script for “Streets of Rage.” The Hollywood Reporter notes that the project already has an earlier screenplay, written by Derek Kolstad. Across the reports, Lionsgate is identified as the studio behind the adaptation, with the new team brought in to shape the script and direct the movie. The articles do not provide additional details such as casting, release date, or production timeline.