Posted November 25, 2010 http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/113/1136763p1.html Wahlberg Confirms Uncharted Max Payne to play Nathan Drake in video game adaptation. It was just a couple of weeks ago when word broke that writer-director David O. Russell was planning to cast his Three Kings star Mark Wahlberg as Nathan Drake in the game-to-film adaptation Uncharted. And now Wahlberg has confirmed to IGN that he is in fact taking on the project. While promoting his latest film, The Fighter, which he also made with Russell, the former Max Payne told us that he will do whatever the director wants him to do when it comes to Uncharted. Additionally, the actor confirmed that Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro are also in the running to join the project. It's not clear who the two Raging Bull and Goodfellas costars would play, though De Niro seems like a good match to play Drake's mentor Victor "Sully" Sullivan, wouldn't you say? Really?... he's such a bland actor!! and I don't really think he looks that much like Nathan Drake anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 The reaction on Twitter is great - it became a trending topic because so many people thought it was a stupid choice. Nathan Fillion is perfect for the role and he wanted to do it, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 (edited) Yeah, the inclusion of Mark Walhberg just makes this film no better than mediocre already! It's gotta be impossible to get excited about 'a Mark Wahlberg film'! Edited November 25, 2010 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 As I said when ReZ mentioned this on Facebook, I think it's terrible casting and I won't be bothering seeing the movie at the cinema anymore. I would like to have seen Fillion (obviously) or Joe Flanigan from Stargate Atlantis as Drake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 I've no interest in a live-action Uncharted movie. I'd say it was doomed to disappoint, but realistically no one should have any expectations for it to fall short of. If they insist on making a film, go down the CGI route using the voice cast and visual style of the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 Concerned, but still optimistic about this project. It could still be gre... FUCKING WAHLBERG! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 What? No love for Marky Mark? I liked him in the Departed, mostly because he barely spoke at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 Well it'll be amazing. You'll all see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 I don't know who these actors are. But Nathan Filthing should definitely get it because his name is Nathan. It just makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 hmmm....this goes from a film I'd want to see to one I'd not want to see...I'm just not a fan of Mark Walhberg to be honest... Also I'm not sure what to make of reports that it would look into his family etc...with his Dad possible making an appearance as either Joe Pesci or De Niro. I think if they were going to explore something like his family I would rather see it done in the games by the naughty dog writing team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 Who gives a shit who's in it, if it's good to watch and enjoyable, i wouldn't give a shit if ReZ was Nathan Drake tbh, aslong as it was a good watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 Game movie in mediocre shocker?!! Nothing new here is there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 Who gives a shit who's in it, if it's good to watch and enjoyable, i wouldn't give a shit if ReZ was Nathan Drake tbh, aslong as it was a good watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 This didn't need to be made. They should call it something else tbh, disassociate it entirely. No serious director is going to want to take this up anyway, the whole concept of it is just bland. Half pun, but any territory this will be treading will already be chartered. Nathan Drake is likeable but he's about as deep as Jason Statham. Because to tell you the truth... I don't give a shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 It's gonna be shit! Never heard of the director. Bland actor. It DIDN'T need a movie! The game does a perfect job of being more enjoyable than ANY action movie in about 10 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 Who gives a shit who's in it, if it's good to watch and enjoyable, i wouldn't give a shit if ReZ was Nathan Drake tbh, aslong as it was a good watch. There's a definite link between who is in it and how enjoyable it is. It's not like it's a small role, it's the leading role. If the film doesn't have a good casting choice, then it's a good bet to assume that it will be less enjoyable as a result of that. Anyway, it's a film based on a game. Who had any hope in this in the first place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 This didn't need to be made. They should call it something else tbh, disassociate it entirely.No serious director is going to want to take this up anyway, the whole concept of it is just bland. Half pun, but any territory this will be treading will already be chartered. Nathan Drake is likeable but he's about as deep as Jason Statham. Because to tell you the truth... I don't give a shit. I think is part of the reason we are hearing rumours that his family and most noticably Dad will feature in the film so they try to flesh out him as a character through his relationship with others. I'm getting some feeling they are gonna try evoke the last crusade with it all.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 How can a crappy Mark Wahlberg movie compare to a 6-10 hour, interactive and quite frankly outstanding game that already feels like a great action movie anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 As Elena would say. We have to help them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 25, 2010 Or as Sully would say Man, this is like trying to find a bride in a brothel This is applicable, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 26, 2010 Or as Chloe would say Looks like we're gonna need a little more kick...than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2010 Uncharted's Really a Family Film The big screen version of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is starting to sound less like Raiders of the Lost Ark and more like National Treasure. Director David O. Russell says his upcoming game-to-film adaptation will focus on treasure-hunting hero Nathan Drake (to be played by Mark Wahlberg) -- as well as his extended family. The writer-director, who said he is now halfway done with his script, told The Los Angeles Times, "This idea really turns me on that there's a family that's a force to be reckoned with in the world of international art and antiquities ... [a family] that deals with heads of state and heads of museums and metes out justice." "We'll have the family dynamic, which we've done in a couple of movies now," said Russell, whose past films about dysfunctional familes include Flirting with Disaster and The Fighter. "And then you take that and put it on the bigger, more muscular stage of an international action picture, but also put all the character stuff in it. That's a really cool idea to me." Russell also called the urgency of the Uncharted production, a high priority for Columbia Pictures who wants the film out sooner than later, "a locomotive." http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/113/1137651p1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2010 A "locomotive" is the perfect term for this film as it'll turn out to be a train wreck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 1, 2010 Oh so he's taking liberties. Mother fucker. Because video game movies have a good reputation, especially those that deviate from the core aspects of the game. Fucking idiots. o_______________0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 2, 2010 o_______________0This is your new thing isn't it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
