Bruce Willis in talks to star in Kane and Lynch film adaptation

by Ross Miller { Jun 3rd 2008 at 8:55PM }

Bruce Willis is in talks to star in the upcoming Kane and Lynch film adaptation, reports Variety. Willis will play Adam "Kane" Marcus. That's one-half of the rumor from back in November 2007 that said Billy Bob Thornton was in talks for the role of Lynch. According to the Variety piece, the filmmakers are still looking for Lynch, with shooting to begin before the end of the year. The movie will be directed by Simon Crane, based on a script by Kyle Ward.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

friedgold @ Jun 3rd 2008 8:59PM

He should play Lynch not Kane, his 70's look in Lucky Number Slevin is almost identical to Lynch.

Naota @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:18PM

or he could do both

EMaster @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:07PM

I think those 2 would be perfect! I just hope it will be a good movie!

wickedpheonix @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:08PM

Looks like something to look forward to - I barely got past the first 2 levels because I couldn't stand the gameplay, but the story looked alright so the movie could be good.

NintenDood @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:11PM

I wonder if Jeff Gerstmann will make a cameo appearance....

AoE @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:14PM

hahahahahaha, that would be AWESOME

Sora267 @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:11PM

For this to work, it has to have product placement, receive a review that doesn't match up with its score, and it has to be the final straw in the firing of someone who nobody cared about until the firing.

Sora267 @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:12PM

I said product placement because it has to involve advertising in some shape or form.

Sarcasmic123 @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:18PM

Seems like a little redundant role if Billy Bob were to join. "Bandits" anyone?

Bellerophon @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:20PM

So I suppose this movie will be littered with f-bombs as well? Come on, it's gotta make it into the top 3 at least!

Currently:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_that_most_frequently_use_the_word_%22fuck%22

albinogoldfish @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:38PM

didn't he already do a movie like this with bill bob thorton?

T @ Jun 4th 2008 3:08PM

The characters played by Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thorton in Bandits would be nothing like the characters they'd play in Kane and Lynch...

C'mon. The whole gimmick of Bandits was that they never had weapons, they just robbed people by politely asking.

Rocko @ Jun 3rd 2008 9:59PM

are you kidding? How was Jason Statham not considered instead?

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Jun 3rd 2008 10:44PM

While the game blew, I don't think anyone can deny that the game had an interesting story. hopefully this will make a decent popcorn flick.

Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Jun 3rd 2008 10:45PM

aaaww fuck I didn't mean to respond to you. Anyways. Dude Bruce Willis>>>>>Jason Statham.

Zsavior @ Jun 3rd 2008 10:28PM

Wouldn't it be ironic if this game became a good video game movie. I game hailed as crap by the community becomes gold in the box office, I never played the game in any event so it would all be new to me.

ScottyGEE @ Jun 3rd 2008 11:45PM

I can see the headlines!
Poorly received video game becomes $212 million blockbuster!

In other news; Uwe Boll hangs himself out of shame, game industry cheers!

Brian Fantana @ Jun 3rd 2008 10:33PM

Don't do it.

Jhongerkong @ Jun 3rd 2008 10:43PM

Expect this movie to get 5 star ratings everywhere

Expect film critics suddenly buying Cadillacs afterwards

mutantediez @ Jun 3rd 2008 10:58PM

Oh dear lord this pisses me off. The fact that talent like Bruce's is being wasted on this. The story may seem interesting at the start but you will soon realize that the only somewhat likable character is Lynch who, despite being a murderous sociopath, is often the voice of reason in the game. There is no way I'm seeing this movie unless they either cut out the daughter completely or make her 2 years old because she is the most annoying character in anything ever. The Garth Ennis novel Pride and joy is a similiar story but much much better.