Uncharted Movie To Star Matthew McConaughey?

TPSN have received an anonymous tip about casting for the Uncharted movie. The tipster claims that Nathan Drake is to be played by Matthew McConaughey. Read the full piece for more info.

[DragonWarrior_4]

I approve this if it is true. He was awesome in Reign of Fire. Freakin bad ass.

[News4fanboys]

i agree with you 100% that riegn of fire was the greatest movie he's ever done imo.. i dont really like him at all but damn was he badass in that movie.
i wouldnt cast him as nathan drake but ya never know.
ill let naughty dog do the casting or the decision making... i put fully trust in them.

[WhittO]

i didnt even know they were making an Uncharted movie - why not have the guy who actually acts Nate in the game ? lol. Hes an actor and IS actually Nate.
If they had great special effects and story etc, they wouldnt need a big name to draw an audience, the fact Matthew McConaughey would be in it turns me away because he really annoys me.

I seem to like movies with great unknown actors more than movies with these stuck-up, pose in every scene people lol, because there seems to be more focus on the film itself and not on the actors (the way it should be!)

[nash1334]

GERRAD BUTLER

[lomion5]

Nathan Fillion is by far the best choice for the role...alas.

[WhittO]

^^ ye actually Nathan Fillion would be good as Nate as he has the same sort of character in Firefly/Serenity...and can act lol.

[KazthebigmouthHirai]

I don't even know why they're making a movie for this piece of sh-t game in the first place. Seriously, the graphics aren't as great as Sony fanboys make them out to be an neither is the gameplay, this is just a half-a$$ed game with an Indiana Jones wannabe character in it. Basically this game sucks major balls, get over it!

[LastDance]

they aready made this movie...it is called fools gold.

[OGharryjoysticks]

Naughty Dog said they used Johnny Knoxville as the model for the character. To have anyone but him then is wack.

[DragonWarrior_4]

I agree, I feel the same way about gears 1 and 2. I dont even know why people say its the best looking game out still when obviously games like GTP, Killzone, and Metal Gear wipes the floor to even the most demanding pc games.

[Snoogins]

Around the release of Uncharted there was an interview that tackled this very subject on the PS Blog. Either the director or one of the producers said they were very BIG Firefly/Joss Whedon fans, which is why they used the composer of the Firefly series to write the music. Who did they want as Drake? Nathan Fillion, who the character is loosely based (don't know where people got Johnny Knoxville). Also, have Whedon write/direct and use the same composer and you'd have one amazing film. In my mind, that's the only option that can work.

[SL1M DADDY]

Yeah but Nathan Drake doesn't talk out of the side of his mouth... Seems like an odd fit if you ask me.

[- Ghost of Sparta -]

I agree with the people who said Nathan Fillion should get the part. His character in Serenity reminded me so damned much of Drake.

[predator]

I could see him as Drake

[DelbertGrady]

It's either him or Zac Efron.

[-x.Red.x-]

why not have Nolan North himself?
i know he's a voice actor but he IS Nathan Drake

[lukeb4dunk]

...I wondered the same thing. In those behind the scenes clips in the first Uncharted, I watched and could see him actually being Nathan in a movie. He looks like Nathan, he sounds like Nathan (obviously) and hell, he even acts like Drake (obviously).

[erathaol]

Hollywood has a way of covering their asses when it comes to Game to Movie and Comic to Movie franchises. They put in big name actors so that they can still rake in some sales from their fans and maybe even get people talking about how the actors "could potentially have the talent to make the movie good." When usually big name actors don't take the movie seriously and prefer just to be in a movie to get a big check. If it does well their happy, if it doesn't, than it was just a comic/video game movie no one cares. People do care though, the fans care.

Matthew McConaughey would be a terrible choice for Nathan Drake. He's one of those actors who just has a face and a single tone in acting. He can't pull of what Nathan Drake is about, it would be disappointing to see Hollywood take this franchise and make a mockery of it. Just like every other Video Game franchise they have ruined over the years.

[Crazay]

Not a bad choice. He fits the look and the physical attributes.

[Amnesiac]

"Hey man, you got a joint?"

"Nah"

"Well, it'd be a lot cooler if you did"

[Wolverick]

Ha thats classic..

You know what i love about high school girls?
I keep getting older, and they stay the same age.

[lukeb4dunk]

alright, alright

[Wolverick]

You just gotta keep living man. L-I-V-I-N

[lukeb4dunk]

I love them redheads.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Haha first thing I thought of was that movie, lol funny comments guys

[Wolfie]

:/

Gerard Butler looks like Nathan Drake. He could play him.

[News4fanboys]

dude wtf? Gerard butler? even though he's one of my fav actors he looks NOTHING like nathan drake man wut you be smokin lol...

and as far as mathew Mchey... i say no dont cast him in but who knows,i hate the majority of his movies...
i would say acually use nolan (voice for nathan drake),he could look great for drake,just shed a few pounds and a little work out to get fit and BOOM,off to an adventure.

[Cajun Chicken]

Who's Sulley going to be played by?

[locos85]

Gene Hackman. Perfect fit

[jcgamer]

Sulley could be played by J.K. Simmons, maybe

[micro_invader]

Samuel L. Jackson of course.

[Snoogins]

The first moment I set eyes on Sully, I immediately cast the perfect actor for the role............... Bruce Campbell. Come on!

[sirbigam]

I figured Brendan Fraser from "The Mummy" looked like him. I think we need someone that's athletic for all that climbing and with good acting to play drake.

[-x.Red.x-]

i agree with you 100%

[Shadow Flare]

. . . . . . eh, i don't think Brendan Freiser would be a good choice. He has an overwhelming aura of cheese that surrounds him

[JimmyHACK]

Kinda like Nathan Drake cheese...

[Baka-akaB]

uh well MCConaughey is definitely athletic enough then ...

[ultimolu]

Yea, you're right Flare.

Someone should have a poll of who should play Nathan Drake or something.

[na2ru1]

"Strong as he can BE!....watch out for that treee"

*moves hand in circular motion whilst can-canning*

[lukeb4dunk]

I can actually see him being Drake. I know he has played some horrible characters in the past, but he did quite well in the Mummy movies, IMO.

[HBK619]

They couldn't get the most obvious choice of Nathan Fillion?

The guy basically IS Nathan Drake, from his cool dry wit, to his look, not to mention his voice is basically exact to Nolan North's, he could easily pull off the Nathan Drake role, not only that he basically is the perfect choice.

For those who don't know who Nathan Fillion is, he was in Firefly, Serenity, Slither and has appeared in Desperate Housewives and now stars in Castle.

[stevenhiggster]

Just Googled him and I totally agree with you, he's almost the double of Nate and he seems pretty cool too!

If they cast Matthew M, as much as I think he's cool, it'll probably end up being a cheesey romcom like all his movies!

[RealityCheck]

100% agree, not only does he have the same look (if he dyed his hair darker) but also his acting in Firefly is almost spot on with Drake's character.

[HBK619]

Yep, I agree with me too. :)

Firefly and Serenity are the PERFECT opportunities to see him Drake it up, not only does he look like him, but he has the same persona in the movie/tv show.

McConaughey basically made a movie that tried to be like an Indiana Jones like adventure in Fools Gold(Not so much an Uncharted like adventure, but never the less) not too long ago with Kate Hudson, and it turned out to be just the type of cheesy romcom that you are talking about Higgster(Granted I didn't actually see the movie, but all the reviews point to that).

[SIX]

I'm almost 100% sure that the guys at Naughty Dog are fans of Fillion and modeled Drake after him. They even have the same first name. I don't think it can be more obvious than that.

[Baka-akaB]

I love Fillion but they dont look alike at all ...

[ultimolu]

You're right! :o

Lol, why didn't I think of him?

[BlackPrince 42]

I wouldn't say I'm a Nation Fillion fan, but he would be absolutely perfect for the role, with Joe Flanigan from SGA a close second.

[HBK619]

REALLY? Or was there sarcasm in that?

I'm comparing two pics of them right now and I'd actually swear they used his face cap to mould Drake, they have the same eyes, nose(The bridge at least), dimple/s and even the 5 o' clock shadow.

For some reason I can't upload the pics to this, so I'll give the URL(Both sourced from Google Images):
Nathan Drake: http://shouldntbegaming.fil...

Nathan Fillion: http://girlsentertainmentne...

Tell me they don't look alike!

[FreestyleBarnacle]

Wasn't the original design idea:
"OK guys lets take Johnny Knoxville..."
"Right, then what?"
"I don't know! Do I have to do everything?!? Put him in a forrest and have him chase after some treasure or something."

[ChrisTiffer]

.... no... anyone but him. I don't want another "I"m just funding my surfing habit" effort from Matt, please no no no no no

[heyheyhey]

why not the guy who actually voiced Drake? Nolan North

[LONEWOLF231]

Damn......ohh well.....not the best of actors but ohh well.
Hope he doesnt F it up.

[r2kcipher]

I think Jensen Ackles from the show Supernatural would be perfect for this part. From what i seen he looks like Nate, and kinda acts like him too.

[xXKingofStingXx]

Yeah, nothing against McCougnahay but he just does not fit the look, plus this guy's got some age behind him alot more than i would think Drake does.

If i were doing the casting i would use Paul Christie as the dude looks pretty damn close to Nathan, check him out at www.paulchristie.com

If not then use Nathan Fillion as the guy is pretty much the spitting image of Drake.

[Grassroots]

Ryan Reynolds, he's got the humor down, plus he has proven himself during Blade, and I hear good things with the performance as deadpool in the new Wolverine movie.

Matthew already did a an action movie name Sahara where I found Steve Zahn a better character than him.

[na2ru1]

if you seen Amityville Horror. pretty evil he was.

[madpuppy]

From Joy Ride to Saving Silverman, he gets the job done.

[jcgamer]

looks just like him

[madpuppy]

as Nathan Drake. How many stories has Hollywood took a dump on "tweaking" it to shoehorn the likes of Will Smith and Robin Williams into roles they DO NOT BELONG IN!!!

[cosmos]

Oddly enough I was just thinking about this as I finally got my Plat. for the game. Nathan Fillion was the first name that came up for me. Trim his hair a little shorter and he'd be a great fit!
I also just read the suggestion of Ryan Reynolds. He could also be a great choice; he's funny but has a tendency to take it over the top. Keep him in check it might work.

Fillion for sure.

[yocdub]

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[ElementX]

Great, another video game based movie

[rbluetank]

they should keep looking... they should try out that guy in that new "FIGHT" movie about him fighting for his family.. he is the perfect age for many seQuel and he has real fighting experience instead of stuntman stand by experience aka Matthew McConaughey. Matthew McConaughey can swing a 5 lb dumy sword and do a couple of ank high kicks to the toes but N Drake is allround badass!!! i love that game and can not wait for part 2....

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[madpuppy]

I'm not talking about Nolan North I'm talking abut the actor they used for his appearance. (If I had the time I would watch the making of uncharted again and get his name.)

If I recall correctly, he is an actor.

[Mikelarry]

with you but i think matthew would fit the role nicely. if they do go ahead and make a film i would go see it.

[lukeb4dunk]

I'm only half joking here, lol.

If there was anyone other than Nolan North that could pull off Drake's smart-a$$iness, it would be Bruce. But other than that, I am only kidding.

Though I do I think he would even be a better choice than Mathew.

Just remember, "This is my boomstick!"

[II Necroplasm II]

Bruce Campbell lol. I say yeah!

Shop smart ...shop S-mart

[lukeb4dunk]

"Baby, you got real ugly."

Man, I love the Evil Dead movies.

[lukeb4dunk]

Sorry, N4G double posted my last comment.

[madpuppy]

Joe Flanigan would work, He has that similar quirky way about him that Nathan Drake does and is pretty similar in looks facially.

[redsquad]

Actually, that's a good idea! He has the charm & wit, and definately could come across as 'falible'. He already has the "rakish" hair too!

[Phantom_T]

Or this guy,
Someone who's good with one liners.
Oh and throw in Sir Ian Mackellen as Gandalf for the laugh.

[redsquad]

No no no... Just don't see it myself. I accepted a blonde Bond (and Daniel Craig turned out to be excellent, as it happens), but Drake?

Please prove me wrong Mr. McConaughay (if this is true), but as it stands, I reckon they've made a misjudgement. Can't help but feel that people who are not in the know will consider this just another "SAHARA" film...

[roflmuffins8]

They should just stick to the original actor for Drake in Uncharted.

EDIT: Never mind, I thought it was for voicing in the game, not for casting in a movie.

[BX81]

why this guy? They have a better chance if John Madden played the part.

[Dmack79]

lol.After all he plays everything.

[Sitdown]

that they have not tried to throw Justin Timberlake in there.

[madpuppy]

They took a creepy horror story and turned it into some ghost love story and populated it with pretty boy and girl actors from prime time television. what an abortion...

[DelbertGrady]

So it's gonna be a romantic comedy?

[Robearboy]

they need to stop making the game to movies thing, it always disapoints and strays away from the things that made the games good in the first place

[krisq]

Even the setting fits :)

[N2NOther]

Wow that's a terrible idea. I agree with most people that Nathan Fillion would be a much better choice artistically, but the problem is that his name has ZERO marquee value.

[mistajeff]

Must... kill.... something....
I hate this douchebag. On the other hand, this would probably be the only way I could convince my girlfriend to see an Uncharted movie. On the OTHER hand, I wouldn't even want to see an Uncharted movie starring Matthew McConaughey. On the THIRD hand, if I HAD to see a movie starring Matthew McConaughey, I guess I'd prefer it to be based on a video game.

Seriously though, he's a douche.

[mac_sparrow]

Ah crap...

[Figboy]

his character is Firefly is basically a more hardass version of Nathan Drake.

i mean, even his line delivery is very similar to Nolan North's Drake delivery.

and his name is already Nathan! he's halfway there!

[PS3Freak]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[FFXI101]

At all. If would ruin the movie, cause people would be watching Matthew McConaughey acting, not the Nathan Drake in the Uncharted.

[TheColbertinator]

That sucks.I wanted Morgan Freeman

[proArchy]

Nathan Fillion IS Nathan Drake.

I know, not really, but he's perfect for it.

[Superted2007]

No no no no no no no! It feels like my favourite franchise of this generation has just been horribly ass raped! Although I would liek to see someone good in the Uncharted movie...like Nathan Fillion

[Avenged Sevenfold]

Jeffery Donovan from Burn Notice, Chris Evans from Fantastic Four and Sunshine(awesome movie btw). Those are my top 2 picks. But I approve of Matthew too.

[djslapdash]

Im thinking completely left field and say they should go for 'Zach Braff' from scrubs. He can act as a comedy character already, just like Nathan Drake, He has a serious acting side as well. He also said he wants to do action roles so he wouldn't mind working out in the gym for 3 months to be ready for this movie.

MTC anyway.