• Game Casting

    Game Casting

    Navneet Prakash, Apr 10, 2007 1700 hrs IST

    Movie actors gear up to feature as your favorite game avatars! Nibble on this list of game-movies to be & their wishful cast.

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A few weeks back I did a feature that listed some upcoming movies based on games. That particular feature initiated an interesting spat over who will play gaming characters on the big screen. Here are some select movies again and my choice of actors that I think will go well with the respective roles. Further, I have picked five huge titles that according to me will make really good movies. Do you have some favorites too? Well, then add to the list!

Metal Gear Solid
Many fans and critics alike prefer to categorize MGS as an interactive movie and not a game. 'MGS-the series' is my favorite gaming franchise and I love all the complex characters in the game. Although not much is known about the movie details, I personally would love it if they make a movie based on the very first Metal Gear Solid. Who do you think should play Snake, Ocelot, Meryl Silverburgh, Liquid and Sniper Wolf?
Before I reveal my dream cast, here's a little conversation from the game that clearly defines why people love MGS and Snake.

Solid Snake: "Metal Gear is in an underground maintenance base to the north."
Meryl Silverburgh: "Take me too. I know this place better than you do."
Solid Snake: "You'll just slow me down. You don't have enough battle experience."
Meryl Silverburgh: "I won't slow you down. I promise..."
Solid Snake: "And what if you do?"
Meryl Silverburgh: "Then you can shoot me."
Solid Snake: "I don't like to waste bullets."

Here are my suggestions for the cast. Like I said, add to the list!

Solid Snake- Hgh Jackman or Christian Bale
Liquid Snake- Paul Bettany
Ocelot- John Malkovich
Meryl- I couldn't place anyone here..
Sniper Wolf- Denise Richards




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(36) Comments
Jeff Atkinson
,Morrisville, on Feb 09, 2010 06:52 PM
Forget Goldberg as Kratos how about Dwayne Johnson, you have to remember Kratos is a Spartan he has to have semi tanned skin, and sorry to burst y'all's bubbles but he would be a hell of a better choice than Goldberg he's a way better actor
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Grace
,kansas city, on Sep 26, 2009 09:49 AM
KATE BECKINSALE!?! NO. dear god NO. try Charlize Theron, and you've got a match.
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David
,Fleury Les Aubrais(France), on Aug 31, 2009 12:58 AM
I do agree with you for Kratos. The first time i saw Kratos(in th game of course), i said " it would be great for a film with Goldberg as Kratos"
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zaxasd
,asda, on Aug 08, 2009 02:56 PM
Batista also nearly look like kratos
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Brian
,Amsterdam, on Aug 04, 2009 05:12 PM
Vincent Cassel is to skinny for Illidan but his face is acceptable
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Tolu
,Lagos, on Jun 05, 2009 05:16 PM
i support ur suggestions on god of war casts. goldberg needs a little more squeeze/frown on his face to fit perfectly. His skin is too fresh.
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Karla
,Casselberry, on Jan 14, 2009 09:49 AM
I think the perfect actor to play kratos is Vin Diesel
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Vin
,Garden Grove, on Apr 29, 2009 11:54 PM
Vin Diesel is a terrible actor. He might have the look but his character acting is awful.
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Bombero
,Buenos Aires, on Mar 21, 2009 11:08 AM
el mejor actor para hacer el personaje de solid snake es Thomas Jane o tal vez karl urban. Ocelot podria serlo donald sutherland y si fuese actor, Stan lee le quedaria bien. Sniper wolf a Rebecca Romijn-Stamos le queda mucho mejor que Denise Richards
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Anonymous
,Kuala lumpur, on Mar 07, 2009 02:20 PM
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oli
,manchester, on Mar 02, 2009 06:31 PM
i would have thought orlando bloom would have been a good one for prince of persia but im just happy there making a film of it, iv said for ages they should do.
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Marty Floyd
,Fort Knox, KY, on Mar 01, 2009 06:17 AM
On the recommemdations for the God of War game-movie. I believe your suggestions are good ones and hope to actually see the movie with the actors and actresses the you suggested. I only hope they cast them for the movie. If they do actually start filming it I would like to know a release date for it.
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Brian phahlane
,Polokwane, on Feb 16, 2009 04:04 PM
Im waiting 4 God of War 3 of Ps2,r they going 2 create it. Its been a while now.
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tu mama
,tu culo, on Jan 31, 2009 02:58 AM
puto ijo de puta
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Goodchild
,Charleston, on Dec 22, 2008 09:42 AM
I could go either way for Jackman, OR Bale. I hate to disagree, but Malkovich as Ocelot? **Tsk Tsk* Maybe the actor who played "Boris the bullet dodger" in the movie Snatch.
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Greg
,Gimli, on Dec 19, 2008 02:54 PM
i think batista from wwe would be a better fit as kratos...
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kratos d ii
,lagos, on Nov 14, 2008 12:27 AM
dats a knockout.......
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I Rape Pens
,Shoot a load on your cheek darl omg i love you, on Nov 02, 2008 02:26 PM
oh yea, and invite britney for sylvANUS role then? dude.. those whor in theme, 90%+ will not care who and how plays roles, as long as it is fits in overall movie and is fy'n ice oO
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Penrapewns
,Ho Chi Min Of C, on Nov 02, 2008 02:20 PM
bullsh1t thy should've invite the Richi Hillman from Teenage Cavemen for Unbeatable role (Unbeatable- before the daddy slay I mean) Dave fails in this role and Ima not joining crowd here nor watching this &%#* movie / lol. pwn3d!11!!1
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snake
,los angelos, on Oct 02, 2008 06:22 PM
tanck you metal gear solid
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Isaiah Thomas
,pickering, on May 26, 2008 04:19 AM
i think goldberg really should play him just make sure that they remove goldbergs chest hair yezeeeit
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Luke
,Minneapolis, on Jan 04, 2008 06:32 AM
Here's my idea for a Metal Gear Solid cast: Solid Snake: Hugh Jackman Meryl Silverburgh: Rachael Lea Cook Sniper Wolf: Denise Richards Otacon: James Spader Ocelot: John Malkovich Liquid Snake/Master Miller: Paul Bettany Roy Campell: Martin Sheen Naomi Hunter: Famke Janssen Mei Ling: Lucy Lui Nastasha: Tea Leoni Kenneth Baker: Anthony Hopkins Donald Anderson: Morgan Freeman Jim Houseman: Clint Eastwood Vulcan Raven: Michael Clarke Duncan Psycho Mantis: Andy Serkis Gray Fox/Ninja: Ray Park
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Sid_uction
,crolls, on Jan 02, 2008 03:39 PM
i think the guy who acted on the punisher will suit the role of max payne.. even his voice was good...
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m salman khan
,hyderabad, on Apr 20, 2007 07:34 PM
looking cool.............
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m salman khan
,hyderabad, on Apr 20, 2007 07:32 PM
looking cool
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sladeledu
,Hyderabad, on Apr 13, 2007 10:01 PM
Julliane Moore will be perfect for Mona Sax.
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Avi
,Bangalore, on Apr 11, 2007 12:35 AM
You did your homework well ;) An interesting article after a loooong time. I especially like David Wenham's resemblance to Warcraft's Arthas
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Dash
,Denver, on Apr 12, 2007 08:40 PM
Sorry to burst your bubble, but Charlie Clausen is not confirmed to play the Prince in Prince of Persia. Some overzealous fan put him up on IMDB.
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Kashif
,BOMBAY, on Apr 11, 2007 10:32 PM
Nice Article... but i doubt dat wud keep da same storyline as found in da game..... if dey do then it'll be quite predictable...n become boorin.... a few twists n turns.. with a good screenplay will only make da muv a big hit...
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montylee
,delhi, on Apr 11, 2007 03:26 PM
nice article dude. keep them coming...
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Pavan
,Pune, on Apr 11, 2007 12:37 PM
Don' t know how far this is true, but I read in some article(probably techtree itself) that Vin Diesel was slated to play the role of Kratos in GOW. Can he make a prefect kratos? What do you say guys?
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SATYA
,ahmedabad, on Apr 11, 2007 12:32 PM
goldberg as kratos is PERFECT!!!
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Anonymous
,abc, on Apr 10, 2007 09:33 PM
goldberg as kratos is PUWWFECCTTT !!!
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fearme
,heaven, on Apr 11, 2007 08:08 AM
I agree with ya. and Aishwarya Rai as Farah!! Hell no!!!
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aamiracle
,Mumbai, on Apr 11, 2007 11:05 AM
The movie is going to be a big downer if Aishwarya plays the part.
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aamiracle
,Mumbai, on Apr 11, 2007 11:02 AM
Nobody can even come closer to kratos but if the movie goes into production I think there's no one other than goldberg in hollywood who can portray the character. But Goldberg will have to give his 'B' grade acting skills a major overhaul..;)
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