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Glad to see this is moving forward with Naughty Dog's input and that they've got a talented writer and director at the helm.

I'm still a little worried about the casting of Nathan Drake though. To me, the only casting choice is Nathan Fillion, but I'm concerned he won't get the part. I mean, not only does he look just like Drake, but he also sounds like him, right down to the sarcastic tone.

Interestingly enough, Fillion actually does want the part. He Tweeted asking for his fans to start an online petition/campaign.

Nolan North, who does the motion capture and voice acting for Nathan Drake apparently wants Hugh Jackman to play Drake. The article is about a year old, but it sounds like he's pretty sold on Jackman as Drake. Personally, I think this would be a mistake. I can't imagine Jackman in the role and successfully portraying the flawed, but human Drake, nor can I see him effectively delivering the one-liners and quips Drake is famous for.

Still, I'm looking forward to hearing details about the movie. The game itself is so cinematic that it only seems natural for a movie adaptation. And if more of the right people sign on, perhaps this will break the mold of awful video game film adaptations.

Supermallet

Michael Cera for Drake!

kstublen

I could totally see Bruce Campbell as Sully. They'd just have to do some makeup work to make him look a little older, but there's a lot of similarities between Sully in Uncharted and Sam in Burn Notice.

amd555

nah, jeff bridge would be awesome

sauce07

I'm thinking that due to past history and the studio wanting DOR to be comfortable with his leading man, Mark Wahlberg will be Drake.

Drexl

I'd probably cast Jon Hamm.

Supermallet

Nathan Fillion really is the only choice for Drake. Make George Wendt Sully and Kirsten Bell can be the chick. Sold.

RocShemp

Nathan Fillion Begins Twitter Campaign to Play Nathan Drake in UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE

I'd rather have Nolan North, Emily Rose, and Richard McGonagle as the lead trio. Howver, I could definitely live with Nathan Fillion and Bruce Campbell as Drake and Sully.

The Bus

Fillion is not bankable enough for them to choose him.

He's still the best choice, however.

kstublen

I think it would be very interesting if a studio backed the original voice actors in the live action roles. I think the possibility of that happening though are slim to none. I just can't see a studio putting so much money into an Uncharted movie and then casting virtual unknowns in the lead roles.

The other problem, as I see it, though is that while Nolan North and Emily Rose look like Drake and Elena, Richard McGonagle looks nothing like Sully.

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PopcornTreeCt

So this will be a B picture then?

Groucho

David "I Heart Huckabees" Russell?!

foofighters7

I had no clue what this whole thing even was. This is clearly what we need, more stupid video game to movie crossovers!

I do like Davey O', but this?

Supermallet

Fine. In a daring triple performance, Clooney as Drake, Clooney as Sully, and Clooney as Elena.

kstublen

Fixed.

RocShemp

Fillion and Campbell aren't much more bankable. Sure, they both have cult status but that's hardly enough. So if the studio would be willing to bank on the strength of the material (a modern day Indiana Jones will old time thrills sensibilities), it could do well with either Fillion or North in the lead. Assuming it is well marketed of course. We don't want another Serenity.

As for Richard McGonagle, slap a wig and fake moustache on him and you got Sully.

Supermallet

Ugh. I wouldn't see that movie if you paid me. Julia Roberts is putrid.

Boba Fett

Fixed for real.

dan30oly

I love you.

Michael Corvin

I have to agree with everyone else, Fillion is the only choice for this, and Sulley reeked of Sam Axe in the game so Campbell is equally perfect casting. Bell is an interesting mention. Her rom-coms have been stinking it up, but she could work great as Elena.

It's actually one of the better games of the decade and is known for it's storytelling and characters. The second game plays more like a movie than a game.

Supermallet

I'll bow to the Bruce Campbell train. The guy's awesome anyway.

RocShemp

Yeah, if the game cast is not used, Bruce Campbell must be Sully. But he better have a thing for mojitos. You know, for us Burn Notice fans.

Maxflier

GenPion

I would definitely pay to see a Uncharted movie starring Nathon Fillion and Bruce Campbell, written and directed by David O. Russell.

Please, someone at the studio: Make it happen.

Sessa17

I know there is a lot of Fillion hate here but he is the perfect choice. And the game creators themselves said if there was ever a movie they wanted Bruce Campbell to be Sully.