Hitman 2 may recast lead, Kane and Lynch still coming
by Justin McElroy 
{ Oct 20th 2009 at 7:00PM }
His main focus right now is a Just Cause film, which he's producing independently, so don't be surprised if it doesn't quite hit that same level of Hitman polish. Look for that to start shooting next year. Also next year, Kane and Lynch is finally set to start filming in March -- after plenty of false starts -- with Bruce Willis in the Kane role. Finally, there's the Hitman sequel, which Askarieh said may need a new lead, as star Timothy Olyphant is filming a new show for FX. Though Askarieh said he'd like to get Olyphant back, we can't imagine why when Richard Moll is right there.
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Andrew Thompson @ Oct 20th 2009 7:04PM
why the hell would he want olyphant back?
Kinsey @ Oct 20th 2009 7:41PM
I think he did a good job at the parts he didn't speak.
Dartmerc @ Oct 20th 2009 8:08PM
I think he made pretty decent lemonade.
Dance Mofo @ Oct 20th 2009 9:22PM
I hope in the sequel he speaks less. His presence is good enough.
NoughtSoClever @ Oct 21st 2009 10:04AM
Does anyone else think the only way this could be a good franchise would be if they got Jason Statham?
Fullmetal Salchemist @ Oct 21st 2009 1:31PM
I think the only way this could be a good franchise is if they don't make any movies.
AoE @ Oct 20th 2009 7:12PM
Adrian Askarieh, don't be an asshole. Hire Jason Statham and *maybe* I'll consider forgiving you for ass-raping one of my favorite game franchises with the first movie.
Xylon Uxkid @ Oct 20th 2009 7:13PM
Wow I didnt know about a Kane and Lynch movie! I really liked the game, isnt great but its fun and the characters are kind of unique. Very underrated game.
kavendano14 @ Oct 20th 2009 7:14PM
GET FUCKING VIN DIESEL
AoE @ Oct 20th 2009 7:17PM
If this happens I will hold you personally responsible. What makes you think that fucking goomba would be good in the role? Have you ever played a single hitman game? 47's not a meathead gorilla, the role is totally beyond Diesel's "range".
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 20th 2009 9:26PM
did nobody see find me guilty? He's actually a good actor. But still, totally wrong for 47
MLC (PSN: Myke-Myke & XBL: MLC45) @ Oct 20th 2009 10:00PM
Vin Diesel was actually first to get the role but something happened so Timothy got the role. Vin still produced it though. LOL!
Anyway, I'm a big Bruce Willis fan. I think he could make a good "Kane. I just hope the movie is better than "Surrogates". That movie was meh... What happened to Billy Bob Thornton getting the role of "Lynch"?
Avatar @ Oct 21st 2009 12:45AM
@AoE
You don't want Vin Diesel but you think Jason Statham is a good choice? The guy is like the Keanu Reeves of driving movies. Just terrible.
JohnHeist @ Oct 20th 2009 7:17PM
Which one of those fellas is Kane? Hopefully the guy on the left, cause Bruce Willis looks really dumb with hair any longer than that.
AoE @ Oct 20th 2009 7:18PM
Yeah, Kane is on the left.
JohnHeist @ Oct 20th 2009 7:35PM
OK Cool. I still plan to pick this up on the cheap someday, but judging solely on appearances I'd like to see Peter Stormaire as Lynch. Or Steve Buscemi.
The Dark Wayne [Planeteer: Power of the Batusi] @ Oct 20th 2009 9:52PM
I think Steve Buscemi would be a better Kane than he would Lynch, but Peter Stromare is PERFECT for Lynch
Shagittarius @ Oct 20th 2009 7:20PM
I'm going to get as much mileage out of the one VG review I did for my site as possible:
http://gamerez.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=5&Itemid=30
philmcphail @ Oct 20th 2009 7:50PM
I still thought the story was unique despite this, I mean, for a film adaptation it would okay, right?
But then again we are talking about a videogame to film adaptation so chances of it being decent would be slim anyways.
Reuben @ Oct 20th 2009 7:24PM
Hitman was quite possible the worst video game film adaptation that I have ever seen, and I actually liked the Silent Hill movie (mostly.) Beyond the mountain of problems that I have, the one that really sticks in my craw is Olyphant, an actor that I generally like (anyone see GO?) I just...ugh...thinking about makes me angry.
Riley @ Oct 21st 2009 12:48AM
I take it you haven't watched that many video game movies, then. Hitman wasn't good by any meaning, but there are much worse video game movies
Avatar @ Oct 21st 2009 12:49AM
I loved Silent Hill. It may not have followed the story perfectly (who wanted to watch the dad get sweaty and run around? Not me), but it was closer than most other VG movies, and it sure did capture the eerie atmosphere of playing that game.
Reuben @ Oct 21st 2009 5:05PM
I have seen many video game adaptations. Many it's just because I love the Hit man series, in fact it's one of my favorites.
Reuben @ Oct 21st 2009 5:06PM
@Avatar
I agree wholeheartedly. The fact that it used the game music, and recreated actual scenes and camera shots from the first game carved a place for it in my heart.
Anthology @ Oct 20th 2009 7:37PM
I, for one, actually had a total blast playing through Kane & Lynch.
Then again, I played it local co-op with a friend and blazed through the game during an all-nighter and didn't expect much from a rental.
Honestly, I think some people just take some games too seriously but I can see why people would be pissed off if they spent $60 on it brand new.
Anthology @ Oct 20th 2009 7:38PM
Also, I'm looking forward to the movie.
Fuck yeah, Bruce Willis!
Filthy Assistant @ Oct 20th 2009 7:44PM
I bought it brand new, played solo, and I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. I'd like more games of its type, with heists and high-tension escapes. It was great in Uncharted 2 and the heist mission in GTA4 was also fun. I'd like a game made up entirely of heist planning/execution/escapes.
Granted, the game sorta slowed down when it hit south america or whatever, but I found the characters to be interesting and the story was engaging.
Filthy Assistant @ Oct 20th 2009 7:46PM
Also for some reason it seemed most negative reviews had problems with how many times they said "fuck". Meanwhile, Gears of War 2 = GOTY
I don't know, I'm not a fuckin' Reviewologist.
Markez (attempting to call me less of a man because i knew so much about pans) @ Oct 20th 2009 9:05PM
I really likely Kane & Lynch a lot, had a good deal of fun with it. Went through the campaign solo. I thought it had good character, and the story was good enough to carry me through the game. Still surprised at how much everyone hates this game.
Filthy Assistant @ Oct 20th 2009 7:42PM
I love Richard Moll.
He was in niiiiiight couuuurt babadoo wop shabop womalamadoo, niiiiight couuuuurt~
Jimmyjimjim @ Oct 20th 2009 7:43PM
The only good thing about "Hitman" was Olga Kurlyenko and that sexy red dress. I could watch that woman sit on a couch for 2 hours.
Avatar @ Oct 21st 2009 12:51AM
Someone should give her a sandwich.
Durden @ Oct 20th 2009 7:43PM
I really really was looking forward to Kane and Lynch but the demo was so disappointing for me. I guess I could probably pick it up real cheap now. I may go do that.
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liquid @ Oct 20th 2009 7:44PM
There's only one guy who can play this role the way it's meant to be played - David Bateson, the voice actor of Agent 47. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bateson
Proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1qF5yA8rZk
Hyams @ Oct 20th 2009 10:41PM
And according to Wikipedia, 47's appearance was also based on Bateson's actual physical appearance. I can't figure out why he wasn't case for the movie, when he's the obvious choice.
refinedsugar @ Oct 20th 2009 9:56PM
Recasting seems like a poor idea. The problems with the first film lied less with the lead role and more with the script anyhow. Build on what you have established. Improve on what you did right and throw away what didn't work the second time out. I hope if Hitman 2 does happen, Olyphant comes back. Less dialogue, more cold, more detached - sure, but don't go recasting. This isn't James Bond and I'd like Hitman 2 to feel like more than a DTV sequel with a fresh, albeit crappy face.
Preston @ Oct 20th 2009 10:48PM
Another Hitman movie? I wonder which obscure TV show they're going to steal from for stock footage this time around.
acme @ Oct 20th 2009 11:34PM
I loved kane and lynch, the characters where awesome
VicViper @ Oct 21st 2009 11:16AM
Okay, has Bruce Willis starred in one good movie this century (Sin City, aside)?
Kane and Lynch was a mess of a game. It'll take a serious re-write and practically ignore the events of the game after the first 3 or 4 stages, and a great director (or a lucky one) for this to have a chance.
The idea and characters are decent enough to be worthwhile, but I'm not holding my breath...
inkablot @ Oct 22nd 2009 2:09PM
Movie reviewers had better be careful when the Kane and Lynch movie comes out - they could lose their jobs over a few honest but unfavorable comments.