I have just lost a whole lot of the hope that I had for the Gears of War movie.
Somewhere deep down, I truly believe that Epic Games and Microsoft understand that if they put the right amount of money and time into creating a proper Gears of War movie, they could very well make a ton of money, and actually start something beautiful for game to movie conversions.
Chris Morgan, who has just finished writing the screenplay for the film has said in an interview that the role of Marcus Fenix needs someone who is a “a really f’ing good actor to pull off being a silent tough guy and put some humanity into it”.
He then goes on to say that Dwayne Johnson AKA The Rock, is perfect for the role.
Now, I don’t actually have anything against The Rock as far as acting is concerned, and I was actually quite impressed with his roles in movies like “Be Cool”. The problem is, that when it comes to action roles, he still unfortunately, and without needing to say one line of dialogue, adds a really thick layer of cheese onto the film.
Not only that, but he has already done the videogame thing with Doom, and we all saw how that turned out. I really hope that the people doing the casting for the film ignore what Mr. Morgan has to say and looks elsewhere for the role of Fenix. What they truly need is someone who is as rough as the character himself.
What do you guys suggest? Who would be the perfect Marcus Fenix? My vote would definitely go to a 10 – 15 years younger Mickey Rourke.
Source: MTV
Last Updated: May 11, 2009
V@mp
May 11, 2009 at 12:17
It’ll have to be an unknown,as I can’t think of a single
A-lister that’s built like that and can act.The “action
heroes” of today are such mama’s boys compared to the
good ‘ol days. Metrosexual action heroes…wtf 🙁
easy
May 11, 2009 at 13:06
i totally agree.
its gotta be a no-name-brand actor, that way past movies of well known actors wont influence the way gamers perceive they way the character is portrayed in the movie.
not that it needs to be said, but the movie is gonna be as cheesy all hell regardless of who they get. just the way games of movies suck, the same applies visa versa
dirk it with alah
May 11, 2009 at 13:09
i agree , mickey rourke’s voice is perfect for the role of marcus … his face aswell , all mushed up and what not, wonder if the will bring out a cgi movie of gears :ninja:
Karl
May 11, 2009 at 13:10
Mickey Rouke would be perfect for this.
koldFU5iON
May 11, 2009 at 13:13
VIN DIESEL FTW! … wow did I say that out loud I need to shut that vin-fanboi up :ninja:
dirk it with alah
May 11, 2009 at 13:17
who said vin ?
Darkling
May 11, 2009 at 13:36
Please God no! :sick:
WitWolfyZA
May 11, 2009 at 13:46
I thought the DOOM movie was awesome actaully. Dont know if his voice will justify his role as Marcus though… They should just make a CGI movie that will rock!!
dirk it with alah
May 11, 2009 at 13:50
who u?
spl0it
May 11, 2009 at 14:53
Can you smell what the Rock is cooking?
😉 :Peoples Eyebrow”
Fox1
May 11, 2009 at 15:43
He has the voice, the built, and the eyebrow to do the job. And lets concentrate on his other movies that were good 😉
Metalgear
May 11, 2009 at 15:59
What about Hugh Jackman?
think about it! :devil:
SlippyMadFrog
May 12, 2009 at 08:45
haha!
SlippyMadFrog
May 12, 2009 at 08:46
The Rock movies that were good? Do they exist?
SlippyMadFrog
May 12, 2009 at 08:49
Rowan Atkinson as Markus, who’s with me?
Fox1
May 12, 2009 at 09:44
The Rundown and The Scorpion King :biggrin:
LazySAGamer
May 12, 2009 at 10:08
Now that would be awesome :)… Mr Bean with a chainsaw
WitWolfyZA
May 12, 2009 at 10:14
burp!
Pollynator
May 12, 2009 at 20:19
I never know why they (the developers) allow Hollywood to take something that is awesome and turn it into a B grade plotless weak weak weak copy of the game with almost no ties to the game. :face:
Personally I say Epic should kick Hollykak in the nuts and say No!!
enx
May 13, 2009 at 09:15
I saw a photo of the bro from prison break as Marcus – I’d prefer him to rock…
enx
May 13, 2009 at 09:16
but if the comic book is anything to go by, the script won’t be that hot either…
no one in particular
June 17, 2009 at 12:46
what about john cena got a good movie behind him THE MARINE :devil: