Felicia Day launches Kickstarter for The Guild anniversary film
Originally published Jul 20, 2026
By Sam Nelson · Polygon
AI-generated summary based on Polygon · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 20, 2026
Key points
- Day rejected a Hollywood proposal to remake The Guild with new actors.
- A Kickstarter will fund a reunion movie featuring the original cast.
- The campaign launches on July 20 and targets a 2027 release.
- Day sees independent funding as a way for creators to retain control.
Actress and creator Felicia Day announced a Kickstarter campaign to fund a 20th‑anniversary movie of her 2007 web series The Guild. After rejecting a Hollywood pitch that would recast the show with younger actors, Day said she wants to produce the film on her own terms with the original cast. The campaign, launching July 20, aims to raise enough money for a modestly elevated production while preserving the spirit that made the series popular among gamers. Day highlighted how independent creators can now reach audiences directly, citing The Guild’s influence on later YouTube‑originated projects.
Read the original story: Polygon — by Sam Nelson