Duncan Jones, the son of David Bowie, will direct the film adaptation of the popular video game Warcraft.

The project, featuring characters such as Durotan and Anduin Lothar, will take place several locations familiar to fans of the video game series.

The plot of the film follows the origin story of the first encounters between humans and orcs, with an emphasis upon both sides of the conflict.

"You have to be as empathetic for Orc heroes and their situation and why they're doing what they're doing as you are about anyone," Jones told IGN.

The film will star Travis Fimmil in the role of Sir Anduin Lothar, leader of the humans, and Toby Kebbell, in the role of Durotan, leader of the orcs.

Warcraft is set for release on June 10, 2016.