Hugh Jackman Top Choice For Uncharted Movie Lead
Back in June we found out that a movie based on the Uncharted videogame series was in the works. But there was a big question about the movie still left in the air: which Hollywood hunk would play lead character Nathan Drake. I don't think I was alone in hoping that Nolan North would reprise his role for a film adaptation, but according to North himself that isn't likely.
"I would love to do the movie, obviously I'd love to do it as Nathan Drake [...] but I've done film and television and I understand the reality of the business."
It's a shame because North's performance really defines Drake as a character, making him one of the most charismatic and believable characters in gaming. Not to mention the fact that North is quite easy on the eyes and already looks the part.
So who is Nolan North thinking will play the part in his stead?
"[Hugh] Jackman is who I'd like to see. I think the producers would like to see Jackman too, because he has that tough guy exterior, but [...] there's also a lot going on behind his eyes. A lot of emotion and sensitivity on that brusque exterior, and he has great comic timing. He's a phenomenal actor. I just hope I get a part on the movie so I can work with Hugh."
Well, that certainly was unexpected. Personally I'm not much of a Jackman fan, but the more I think about it the more I can see him working in an Uncharted movie. Of course, nothing is set in stone at this point, but it's nice to see the level of star power that Columbia might be eying for the part. Let's just hope that Uncharted doesn't turn into another Van Helsing.
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Posted to Hot Stuff, Miscellany on 29 October 2009
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Hugh Jackman as Nathan Drake ? Absurd.
Jacman is hot, but it has nothing to do with Nathan.
They should consider Nathan Fillion, instead. Smarter choice, IMHO.
No offense but Jackman is too good actor to be in a movie based on a game. Especially a game like this - Indiana Jones 2.0
@ Ella
I mentioned it in the article, but I think it bears repeating: Van Helsing.
Honestly, I think that's a silly choice and just for name recognition. I'd rather see Joe Flanigan (Sheppard on Stargate Atlantis) in the role. He's a closer visual match, and I think his acting style would fit better. He however has very little name recognition, and I'd say most video game films play heavily on franchise and actor name recognition.
Ugh!
Looks nothing like Nathan.