Chris Morgan recently wrapped up his script for the Gears of War movie, and it's right around now that the folks behind the production of the film need to start thinking about a cast, with Marcus Fenix obviously being the most important character. While you may think thespians such as Sean Penn, Mickey Rourke, and Bruce Willis would do well in the role, Morgan actually likes Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, he told MTV.
Morgan applauds The Rock's depth, saying he can "play the tough guy, but he can also play the nuanced, sensitive funny sad moments as well." He would need that depth, too, because if there's anything that must make it into the film, it's the game's deep, emotional storyline and characters.
[Via DigitalBattle]
Reader Comments (176)
Posted: May 10th 2009 1:31AM kmcroc said
Who they cast won't mean jackshit , if the script of story sucks balls .so let hope who ever pens this has at least played the game to a degree .
Posted: May 10th 2009 1:59AM (Unverified) said
GAH NO! Gerard Butler would be the perfect Marcus Fenix!
Posted: May 10th 2009 1:40AM The MARIO said
so this is the demise of the movie!
Posted: May 10th 2009 2:14AM (Unverified) said
hmm... I think batista would be the best fit for that character as he not only has the body but has the appearance as well... all he needs to do is wear b lue eye contacts and act badass, which he is good at btw.
Also Marcus Phoenix doesn't have much emotion or personality... he just looks intimidating and mean... Personality wise he is a block of wood with no character whatsoever... That why batista would be the best choice for Marcus Phoenix IMO...
Also Marcus Phoenix doesn't have much emotion or personality... he just looks intimidating and mean... Personality wise he is a block of wood with no character whatsoever... That why batista would be the best choice for Marcus Phoenix IMO...
Posted: May 10th 2009 3:06AM (Unverified) said
batista looks more like Dom than anyone. especially if he had facial hair
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Posted: May 10th 2009 3:05AM (Unverified) said
pretty sure this guy NEEDS to be marcus fenix...
http://media.photobucket.com/image/nick%20chinlund%20tears%20of%20the%20sun/subwaysandwich87/Marcus_Fenix2-1.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/nick%20chinlund%20tears%20of%20the%20sun/subwaysandwich87/Marcus_Fenix2-1.jpg
Posted: May 10th 2009 4:03AM Giroro said
Is that the resonator?
Posted: May 10th 2009 10:19AM xFenixKnightx said
Someone please tell me this is just a bad dream Im having! WTF?!!!! At least put the guy from Hellboy! Ron Perlman would be wayyyyy better! Seriously though I was hoping a new unknown actor gets the role and kills it. In a good way of course.
Posted: May 10th 2009 10:22AM xFenixKnightx said
I know right I was thinking Ron Perlman from Hellboy but Butler WOULD be way better. Ahhhhhhh Im gonna be so pissed. If they go teh Rock route it confirms that there will be no sequal.
Posted: May 10th 2009 10:22AM xFenixKnightx said
This was meant for Richard up there, damnit! >:(
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Posted: May 10th 2009 10:23AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Sylvester Stallone!
He has a bent mouth and he'd look good with a cigar, his face is also scrunched up like Marcus', they both look damn ugly :D
Perfect :) Besides, Sylvesters resume says he has had a bandana and has experience in both boxing, blowing up things, blowing up things cutting necks, shooting people and blowing up things.
He has a bent mouth and he'd look good with a cigar, his face is also scrunched up like Marcus', they both look damn ugly :D
Perfect :) Besides, Sylvesters resume says he has had a bandana and has experience in both boxing, blowing up things, blowing up things cutting necks, shooting people and blowing up things.
Posted: May 10th 2009 10:26AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Posted: May 10th 2009 11:05AM (Unverified) said
The Rock would be a better Master Chief.
Posted: May 10th 2009 11:29AM (Unverified) said
Epic Fail!
The rock is not suited for this kind of movie! Just look at Doom. At first glance it seems okay, however when u look closer you'll just start hating it!
Bruce Willis - Good pick but might be too old.
Vin diesel - Great pick! Right size of a guy and he's a good actor, he might be able to pull it off!
The rock is not suited for this kind of movie! Just look at Doom. At first glance it seems okay, however when u look closer you'll just start hating it!
Bruce Willis - Good pick but might be too old.
Vin diesel - Great pick! Right size of a guy and he's a good actor, he might be able to pull it off!
Posted: May 10th 2009 11:35AM rush0 said
Just have him play Dom if he must be in the movie.
Posted: May 10th 2009 12:13PM OnToGloryReturns said
Has anyone not figured out that the Locust Queen is Marcus' mother?
Posted: May 10th 2009 1:45PM grossgreg said
Marcus Fenix: Mickey Rourke
I'd say Ron Perlman would make a good Marcus as well, but he only gets cast in roles where he has to wear 60+ pounds of prosthetics. Maybe he'll play RAAM.
I'd say Ron Perlman would make a good Marcus as well, but he only gets cast in roles where he has to wear 60+ pounds of prosthetics. Maybe he'll play RAAM.
Posted: May 10th 2009 2:08PM (Unverified) said
i got Cole...Michael Clarke Duncan!
Posted: May 10th 2009 2:28PM SeiGGy said
I guess noone saw the Rock in Be Cool...that movie showed me he could actually act when given a good script...I think if the script is written well and they get a good enough Director, Dwayne Johnson could do just fine. But the chances of this game turning out a good script? Nil...
Posted: May 10th 2009 3:09PM stonedkillar said
none of you can justify why " the rock" wouldn't be good in this movie..all of the movies he did so far weren't bad at all! i think he has the attitude to do some justice to the part..in my opinion he is one of the best action movie candidates
Posted: May 10th 2009 5:43PM FreshBryce said
Batista looks more like him
or John Travolta lol
or John Travolta lol
Posted: May 10th 2009 6:08PM Vhayste said
I don't question The Rock's acting skills since he can certainly act but I don't think he'll be able to portray the Marcus we all know and loved.
Posted: May 11th 2009 8:33AM Arnold D said
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
Posted: May 11th 2009 7:43PM (Unverified) said
MY suggestion is Gerard Butler. we know the guy can look jacked up from 300. He's a badass. I think he would be best. Or maybe if we could jack up Jason Statham....
Posted: May 11th 2009 9:54PM (Unverified) said
NO!!he would be better as dom not marcus
Posted: May 11th 2009 11:33PM (Unverified) said
Stop your coments!!
There's ONLY ONE MAN THAT CAN FIT PERFECT WITH MARCUS FENIX!!
The role falls to another popular wrestler, you know who is!!
THE ANIMAL BATISTA!!
Chris Morgan lisen to me, not other man fit the caracter like BATISTA, he has Marcus Fenix in his veins!!
There's ONLY ONE MAN THAT CAN FIT PERFECT WITH MARCUS FENIX!!
The role falls to another popular wrestler, you know who is!!
THE ANIMAL BATISTA!!
Chris Morgan lisen to me, not other man fit the caracter like BATISTA, he has Marcus Fenix in his veins!!
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