Cast This: Marcus Fenix
Dec. 10, 2009
So we got a little bit of info on the upcoming GEARS OF WAR movie this week. It wasn’t much, as it said the film is a prequel and is “more like CLOVERFIELD or something like that,” but it’s enough to inspire me to write this week’s Cast This column, as I think the film may start being cast soon.
I do firmly believe that GEARS OF WAR could be a great movie, if done correctly, but I’m unsure of director Len Wiseman’s (LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, UNDERWORLD) ability to deliver. But directing aside, the movie can be made or broken by its cast, and no one is more important than squad leader and bandanaed badass MARCUS FENIX.
GEARS OF WAR creator Cliff Bleszinski had this to say when it was first announced that the GEARS movie was being made:
“Definitely not a wrestler. I think just go with a real actor…You know… like a Clive Owen type; somebody who can actually act and is incredibly charismatic. And they can put him on a workout plan for six months so he can build the muscle mass he needs.”
Yeah, because if there’s one thing Marcus Fenix has, it’s “charisma.” I think Bleszinski may be delusional with his pick, but I think there are a few actors that could play Fenix that didn’t necessarily get their start doing suplexes for a living. He needs to be a badass, yes, but he doesn’t have to be Stallone ripped, all that armor piled on him could make DJ Qualls look huge if need be. But who do you think would wield the chainsaw best?
Last Week: CAPTAIN AMERICA
I was blown away by the massive number of responses for last week’s column, almost doubling our previous record of comments. Almost 150 of you weighed in with your Cap’n suggestions, and honestly, I was a bit surprised by the results.
1. Jensen Ackles (10%) 2. Matt Damon (8%) 3. Chris Pine (6%)
The percentages are so low because there was such a diverse set of choices, and a lot of close runners up. I have to say that this is one week where I disagree with you guys. I think Ackles looks the part, but from what I’ve seen from him on “Smallville” and “Supernatural,” I don’t think he’s in any way ready to headline a film this big.
Your A-list choice was Matt Damon, and even though my preference is against A-listers all together, I would really have to go with DiCaprio or Pitt over Damon here. Chris Pine I could see working, but I think he’s a bit young, and you’d have to cut the blonde angle completely.
I don’t usually reveal my choices, but I was really pulling for Alexander Skarsgard and Jon Hamm this week. Both were runners up, suggested by many of you, but not enough to crack the top three. Ah well, you’re all entitled to your opinions, that’s why this column works.
OK, time to think about who would best fill the curb-stomping boots of Marcus Fenix!
| Extra Tidbit: | I wrote an article a while back casting a GEARS movie. I had no idea at the time that the actor who plays Terry Tate actually voices Augustus Cole. |
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| Source: | JoBlo |
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Always a bridesmaid...
Stephen Lang
Also Eric Bana (chopper), Tom Hardy (bronson), Ron Perlman (Hellboy) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen)
Also Eric Bana (chopper), Tom Hardy (bronson), Ron Perlman (Hellboy) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen)
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Marcus
Marcus Fenix
If there were any way to convince
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Holt McCallany
Johnny Messner
Bruce Willis
Definitely
Dominic Purcell or Batista
I know the creator didn't want a wrestler, but it's like they designed him after Batista! Look up photos of this guy, he looks JUST LIKE MARCUS!
I know the creator didn't want a wrestler, but it's like they designed him after Batista! Look up photos of this guy, he looks JUST LIKE MARCUS!
Josh Hartnett
I thought about it
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I think there's a few from the MMA that could get the job done, Randy Couture? Brock Lesner?
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I think there's a few from the MMA that could get the job done, Randy Couture? Brock Lesner?
I thought about it
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I think there's a few from the MMA that could get the job done, Randy Couture? Brock Lesner?
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I think there's a few from the MMA that could get the job done, Randy Couture? Brock Lesner?
Clive Owen
Ron Perlman
Sam Worthington
I'll probly get shit for Dominic West but they can make him look bigger then he is in a movie.. it's all padding on his equipment. The guy's a great actor and would be pretty cheap for such a high cost CGI movie.
I also like Timothy Olyphant as Baird (I like Renner but Olyphant could play a better jerkoff).
I'll probly get shit for Dominic West but they can make him look bigger then he is in a movie.. it's all padding on his equipment. The guy's a great actor and would be pretty cheap for such a high cost CGI movie.
I also like Timothy Olyphant as Baird (I like Renner but Olyphant could play a better jerkoff).
I'd Say...
I have to say I'm really disappointed with the results for the Captain America Cast This. Matt Damon is too big of a name, Chris Pine is going to be busy with Star Trek, and Jensen Ackles is the absolute worst pick I can think of. My vote is still for Patrick Wilson.
I have to say I'm really disappointed with the results for the Captain America Cast This. Matt Damon is too big of a name, Chris Pine is going to be busy with Star Trek, and Jensen Ackles is the absolute worst pick I can think of. My vote is still for Patrick Wilson.
Frosty, you're on the money...
Jeremy Renner for Baird
Michael Jai White for Cole
I havent figured out the person to play Dom
Jeremy Renner for Baird
Michael Jai White for Cole
I havent figured out the person to play Dom
Captian America and Marcus Fenix
Haven't played Gears
My Pick: Dominic Purcell
Be fun to pull in Karl Urban, Ron Perlman and maybe the Rock too. That would be some seriously fun asskickery.
Be fun to pull in Karl Urban, Ron Perlman and maybe the Rock too. That would be some seriously fun asskickery.
Not familiar with Gears of War...
Geez, does everybody rip off TXF???
Geez, does everybody rip off TXF???
In my mind.
I'm gonna piss everyone off....
LOL j/k I really do think Rourke would be pretty perfect, I can practically here him yelling "DOM!"
LOL j/k I really do think Rourke would be pretty perfect, I can practically here him yelling "DOM!"
Wade Williams...
The Rock needs to be one of the guys tho
The Rock needs to be one of the guys tho
It's cool to see that
Nick Chinlund
And if you add Butler, Diesel and The Rock as supporting cast, then all-around-awesome movie is what we could get!
And if you add Butler, Diesel and The Rock as supporting cast, then all-around-awesome movie is what we could get!
If he could act..
OMG
But damn, I really dont know, i think Vin Diesel or Dwayne Johnson would be too cheesy. And Gerard Butler doesn't seem to fit either.
But I think a beefed up Matt Damon could be perfect for Baird.
But damn, I really dont know, i think Vin Diesel or Dwayne Johnson would be too cheesy. And Gerard Butler doesn't seem to fit either.
But I think a beefed up Matt Damon could be perfect for Baird.
Gerard Butler
If we can forgive his involvement with Spider Man 3...
Acerbus got it
Too hard
double post
while we are at it
Gerard Butler