Sci-Fi Gears of War: The movie (In the works!)

[William_C]

I like Dwayne Johnson, but I'm glad he's not involved. I'd sit there waiting he's going to turn into another pitiful monster in the end or something. The image in my head of Emergence Day on the big screen makes me want to go through the games again. I cant wait for more info to trickle down.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

maybe I'm just ignorant, but I would rather see movie versions of Bioshock or Halo happen before Gears of War.

Agreed 100%

 

[craigdbfan]

I haven't played Bioshock but I've heard nothing but praise about the games story.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

It is a great story. I think it would be the perfect game to movie translation if done right.

 

[Bunker]

Bioshock the movie is due out in 2010 if you didn't know. John Logan, who wrote Gladiator and The Aviator, is writing the screenplay, so I'm definitely looking forward to it.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Sick I didn't know that, thanks.

I am now looking forward to it!

 

[louiebling$]

Bioshock has been shelved according to Gore Verbinski.

 

[Bunker]

Dude...no wai...

That movie could have made itself. The game translates perfectly to film.

 

[William_C]

I read that it was budget problems

 

[Mister Sinister]

Has the GOW film panel been yet?

 

[Project862006]

http://movies.ign.com/articles/100/1007578p1.html

 

[Doctor Jones]

Yes, thank God Wiseman gets it regarding casting of Marcus.

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

i like that read...very excited for this now!

 

[Mister Sinister]

An apparently, Kate Beckinsale might be playing Maria Santiago?

 

[Doctor Jones]

It's gonna kill me when I see her practically as a skeleton and die in Dom's arms.

 

[XxDelta09xX]

Comic Con News:

What about The Rock's involvement?

"I don't want a DOOM connection, for one. I'm looking for the best actor for the role." -- Len

Link:
http://g4tv.com/comiccon2009/pressconference/gears-of-war-the-gearsiverse/52/

I think Sam Worthington would be a good actor for Marcus.t:

 

[Project862006]

^ sure he looks and talks nothing like Marcus and he is about 5'8 good choice

 

[Ace of Knaves]

Sly Stallone.

 

[Nivek]

I think Sam Worthington would be a good actor for Marcus.t:

Ugh, hell no. I even have reservations with Avatar after his wooden accent massacring performance in Terminator: Salvation.

Nah, with Marcus they need to go with an Unknown with a gravely voice. No wrestlers.

 

[Iron_Stark]

I wonder if this is going to be the first good video game to movie adaptation.

 

[GEO]

I thought more people would be jumping on the Sam Worthington bandwagon.

I have a feeling they may be thinking about him in the role of marcus. I wouldn't be upset about it. But I would prefer someone who has a good voice.

I think he did a good job in terminator. But I agree about his horrible accent. He needs to stay in his Aussie accent.

 

[GEO]

^ sure he looks and talks nothing like Marcus and he is about 5'8 good choice

I just looked up his height, I found this picture. I know Bale isn't 6'4", maybe around 6', so Sam is kinda short to lead the squad.

 

[Perfect Cell]

I really don't understand it when people suggest wrestlers for these main roles. I know it's a video game movie, but shouldn't it be given every chance to succeed before it inevitably falls due to the video game curse? Casting a wrestler as a main character dooms it to mediocrity (at best) from the start.

 

[Spider-Who?]

^^^

and he's also wearing thick-soled boots.

that being said, height is really a non issue. You'd be surprised how easy it is to make an actor seem even just a few inches taller. Hell, based on most movies, you'd have no idea Tom Cruise is a midget.

 

[CELTICPRED]

That was the first thing I noticed during the Terminator premiere that Worthington is hobbit-esque.