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

[Drizzle]

I haven't played these games in over a decade but I'm on board if Bautista plays Fenix.

 

[Iceman]

I haven't played these games in over a decade but I'm on board if Bautista plays Fenix.

He used to look exactly like him with the hairstyle he had during his peak wrestling days. Plus had the actual video game size lol. Still definitely want him in the role. It’s obviously destined - and then being able to use an official Batista skin for Marcus in the game made it even more obvious.

 

[Drizzle]

He used to look exactly like him with the hairstyle he had during his peak wrestling days. Plus had the actual video game size lol. Still definitely want him in the role. It’s obviously destined - and then being able to use an official Batista skin for Marcus in the game made it even more obvious.

Haha I didn't know that skin was a thing. I just looked it up and he fits right in, lol

 

[Iceman]

Haha I didn't know that skin was a thing. I just looked it up and he fits right in, lol

Haha yeah, even though it’s with his up to date haircut he is still definitely Marcus. I used that skin all the time lol. Also like the Old Man Marcus one.

 

[Punisher_MAX]

I want someone else other than Bautista as Fenix.

 

[Pennywise]

 

[MOVIELORD101]

Honestly makes more sense for him to play Marcus than Lobo. He doesn't have the proper look for the latter.

 

[Iceman]

Dave Bautista throws bandana in ring for Gears of War movie

 

[Pennywise]

Terry Crews Wants To Join The Gears Of War Movie

 

[:eek:]

‘Gears Of War’ Netflix Movie Sets Jon Spaihts As Screenwriter – Deadline

 

[TheVileOne]

Interesting choice. But my main concern is that Netflix is making it.

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

Let's see if this actually happens. I have my doubts.

 

[Iceman]

‘Gears Of War’ Netflix Movie Sets Jon Spaihts As Screenwriter – Deadline

Wow, didn't expect anyone on that level taking this up! My excitement is a lot higher now.

 

[TheVileOne]

Let's see if this actually happens. I have my doubts.

I understand this because a Gears of War movie has been talked about basically since the first games came out. But now that Sonic and Last of Us have been success stories, Hollywood and Netflix will want to strike while the iron is hot.

 

[Iceman]

I hope it gets the budget it needs.

 

[TheVileOne]

Wow, didn't expect anyone on that level taking this up! My excitement is a lot higher now.

We'll see if he can crack it though. Mark Protosevich couldn't crack Mass Effect, and the production company made a big deal about that movie deal, even had a panel or announcement at Comic-Con as I recall.

I also recall the Uncharted movie getting fanfare at Comic-Con in like 2009. The movie didn't come out until 2022.

 

[Iceman]

We'll see if he can crack it though. Mark Protosevich couldn't crack Mass Effect, and the production company made a big deal about that movie deal, even had a panel or announcement at Comic-Con as I recall.

I also recall the Uncharted movie getting fanfare at Comic-Con in like 2009. The movie didn't come out until 2022.

I’m don’t know much about the Mass Effect thing. Was anything ever released or close to? That would probably have been my no.1 game to translate to live action.

As for Uncharted I would have taken a 10 year delay if they got it right and cast it properly.

 

[TheVileOne]

I’m don’t know much about the Mass Effect thing. Was anything ever released or close to? That would probably have been my no.1 game to translate to live action.

As for Uncharted I would have taken a 10 year delay if they got it right and cast it properly.

'Mass Effect' Movie Team Coming To Comic-Con
Comic-Con: Mass Effect Movie - IGN

So Legendary Pictures has a Mass Effect panel at Comic-Con. This was back in 2011. So almost 12 years ago now.

Mark Protosevich on the Challenges of Writing a Mass Effect Movie - IGN

So here's the last I heard of it, and this was 10 freaking years ago:

"It was the first game adaptation I did and it will probably be the only one. They’re hard. I will freely admit it was hard. Because - especially with Mass Effect - there’s just so much material. Narratively, with the game, you’re talking about nine, ten hours of narrative you’re jamming into two hours."

Not sure if the rights ever reverted after this.

But this goes to show you how even if you have a popular IP, developing a media adaptation takes years and things can move at a glacial pace.

 

[Iceman]

'Mass Effect' Movie Team Coming To Comic-Con
Comic-Con: Mass Effect Movie - IGN

So Legendary Pictures has a Mass Effect panel at Comic-Con. This was back in 2011. So almost 12 years ago now.

Mark Protosevich on the Challenges of Writing a Mass Effect Movie - IGN

So here's the last I heard of it, and this was 10 freaking years ago:



Not sure if the rights ever reverted after this.

But this goes to show you how even if you have a popular IP, developing a media adaptation takes years and things can move at a glacial pace.

What a shame they couldn’t make something good from all this. Mass Effect in live action true to the game could be an an amazing appearance. Looks like there are many challenges involved in working on them though.

 

[Punisher_MAX]

Mass Effect could only work as a show with the budget of something like GoT.

 

[TheVileOne]

Mass Effect could only work as a show with the budget of something like GoT.

More like Amazon's Lord of the Rings.

 

[Iceman]

It would be a bit of a risk, but could also really catch people’s imaginations and be a hit if they captured the magic of the games.

 

[TheVileOne]

It would be a bit of a risk, but could also really catch people’s imaginations and be a hit if they captured the magic of the games.

I'm not sure how you would be able to satisfy fans since a lot about Mass Effect is about player choice. Also, you can tailor your character or Sam Shepard to fit your playstyle, ie male or female. You can customize Shepard down to his/her skin color.

For example, in a media adaptation, do you have Sam as a man or a woman? How do you adapt that without ticking off people and creating media hysteria? Granted you can never satisfy everyone with someone like this, but if you were to pick male Shepard it would cause outrage.

 

[Punisher_MAX]

I'm not sure how you would be able to satisfy fans since a lot about Mass Effect is about player choice. Also, you can tailor your character or Sam Shepard to fit your playstyle, ie male or female. You can customize Shepard down to his/her skin color.

For example, in a media adaptation, do you have Sam as a man or a woman? How do you adapt that without ticking off people and creating media hysteria? Granted you can never satisfy everyone with someone like this, but if you were to pick male Shepard it would cause outrage.

I've always played a male Shep but would absolutely love it if they made a Fem Shep, especially if the actress even gives half the performance Jennifer Hale does.

Funny enough I always thought Scarlett Johansson or Charlize Theron could've made an awesome Fem Shep.

I feel like the story, even if it is a pick your adventure game, makes better sense when you make certain choices.

Personally I prefer that Shepard be a mix of paragon and renegade since each has things that make the character cool.

Anyway this is a GoW thread, I could write essays on how ME could work as a TV show lol

 

[Pennywise]

‘Gears of War’ Movie Landing David Leitch as Director (Exclusive)

Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce the Netflix video game adaptation via their 87North banner along with gaming company The Coalition.

t.co