Kane and Lynch movie gets fast-tracked

by Justin McElroy { Sep 4th 2007 at 12:00PM }

Apparently, Lionsgate likes what they're seeing in an adaptation of forthcoming Eidos action game Kane and Lynch: Dead Men. IGN reports that the studio has fast-tracked the film to start shooting in the fall from a script by Kyle Ward. (We'll save you a click, he's done one movie and you haven't heard of it.)

According to IGN though, you probably have heard of at least one of the actors who are interested in playing one of the lead roles. If Lionsgate is looking for name actors here, we'd like to throw in a suggestion: Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Zachery Ty Bryan. No one would see that coming. Now, if they'd complete the Home Improvement trifecta and cast Taran Noah Smith as a cop hell-bent on bringing them to justice, we'd go ahead and pre-order our tickets today.

Tags: adaptations, kaneandlynch, movies

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

NATO_Duke @ Sep 4th 2007 12:19PM

How scared are people about this script's future? The guy wrote a short movie about a boxer trying to get money and now will be writing this script?

I'm expecting a 1.5 hr Cliche.

Todd @ Sep 4th 2007 12:21PM

Hah hah hah hah. That is hilarious. Perhaps Tim Allen could play the part of the drunk, wife abusing, father. Of course, the mother doesn't have to be around, as she suddenly disappeared under mysteriously circumstances. ;)

samfish @ Sep 4th 2007 12:22PM

Oh no! Ron Jeremy is getting beat up!

Mr Slavio @ Sep 4th 2007 12:33PM

Malkovich is a dead ringer for the guy on the right.

blooh @ Sep 4th 2007 7:48PM

he'd need to gain about 35 pounds though

The PC @ Sep 4th 2007 12:41PM

Do you realize that by "saving us the click," we all clicked to see if maybe we were the one soul to know the movie he previously did? So devious haha

Jonny @ Sep 4th 2007 12:42PM

If they could cast a Home Improvement trifeca they wouldn't even need a producer, I would pay to fund that movie. In fact, I would start an organization dedicated to that movie seeing the light of day.

LOKIOLR @ Sep 4th 2007 12:57PM

You know Ed Harris would be perfect for the guy on the left.

0ldb0y @ Sep 4th 2007 1:54PM

Step 1: Remove "A History of Violence" eye scar makeup from left eye

Step 2: Apply scar makeup to right eye.

Done.

Ibere @ Sep 4th 2007 1:07PM

Hey! I saw 3 Rounds!!! It's one of the best movies I ever saw.

Nah... just kidding

Jerk Face @ Sep 4th 2007 1:20PM

I still have a JTT poster in my room. He's dreamy.

Joffrey @ Sep 4th 2007 2:48PM

Cool

L @ Sep 4th 2007 4:52PM

Lol! That's an awsome Home Improvement reference there! But God please don't let Tim Allen in this move! Actually the bald guy sorta looks like Al.

halobreaker @ Sep 4th 2007 4:46PM

Is that a poster of Hitman 47 in the background?

colin @ Sep 4th 2007 4:57PM

lucky and wild

slyecho @ Sep 4th 2007 6:20PM

I still clicked, and you were right.

Digitalcursive @ Sep 5th 2007 3:50AM

that guy on the right looks like Ice T to me...

jaredwork @ Sep 5th 2007 1:11PM

Billy-bob Thornton on the left or right, and maybe Ray Liotta on the left, maybe Keanu Reaves, maaaaybe Christian Slater (I liked Kuffs, ok...), Johnny Depp on either side, Hugh Jackman, Edward Norton on the left, maaaaybe Brad Pitt on the left.

I could probably go on, but like anyone cares ; P

Anyways, I'll go see the movie; sounds sweet.

Dat Faz @ Oct 14th 2007 8:40AM

Christopher Meloni for Kane, Paul Giamatti for Lynch.

Ergot @ Nov 18th 2007 11:14PM

Bruce Willis as Kane and Billy Bob Thornton as Lynch would be perfect

Tgsh @ Nov 18th 2007 11:22PM

not all about looks people, about acting ability, I've played the game (not that good I suggest a rental not a buy) and Billy Bob Thorton as Lynch (aka the guy on the right) would be perfect. Play the game then watch bad santa, you will know exactly what I'm talking about.