Why not? Let's see his adaptation
Nothing I've seen him makes me think of Joel particularly, but he's a damn fine actor.
I'm not even sure what that means. What strengths does television have over Naughty Dog's already heavily cinematic style of direction? Is the strength just having weekly cliffhangers? You already lose out on the depth the games offer by the additional dialog and lore items found throughout the environment. Not to mention the general length of the game allowing for more immersion with the characters vs 9 hours of screenplay chunked up on TV.
It's funny because all the praise you ever see about someone like Gary Oldman is that he is a chameleon and blend into literally any kind of role. So why can't Ali also do that?These threads always drive me wild. "I've never seen Ali in a role exactly like this so therefore I'm not sure this super talented, multi award winning actor has the chops to pull off a video game adaptation"
What's interesting is that Troy has said that he almost walked out of the audition for Joel because in the waiting room were a bunch of guys that were older and looked like they could play Joel, and he wasn't confident that he was right for the part. He just got up to leave when his name was called.
Look at how non-world-weary this person is—could never be Joel.
Way too bold and interesting to be true, I think. (I REALLY want it.)
If they do, seems like a missed opportunity to just diverge from the Joel and Ellie story and craft a new cast. But I guess that's what everyone wanted to begin with...Seems to be unfounded anyway, but an actor with more of Joel's "quiet sociopath" energy would probably be a better fit unless they plan to diverge a lot from the games.
Seems to be unfounded anyway, but an actor with more of Joel's "quiet sociopath" energy would probably be a better fit unless they plan to diverge a lot from the games.
I mean they look nothing alike, I'd prefer someone with a close resemblance if its gonna be a character I didn't imagine.
I'm not even sure what that means. What strengths does television have over Naughty Dog's already heavily cinematic style of direction? Is the strength just having weekly cliffhangers? You already lose out on the depth the games offer by the additional dialog and lore items found throughout the environment. Not to mention the general length of the game allowing for more immersion with the characters vs 9 hours of screenplay chunked up on TV.
It's kind of why I don't believe this, because he seems too big to take a part like this to me...See. He is one of - truly - the best actors ever conceived. Like he's utterly incredible in everything he's ever been and Naughty Dog (and the fans) should be grateful his agent even took the call on this.
Jackman is friends with the Trumps, so I'm good with it not being him.This guy is getting a lot of work these days.
I am fine with it, but I was hoping for Hugh Jackman.
Do we know if this is going to be a one and done mini series of sort?
I think he might be too occupied playing Blade in the coming years to film multiple seasons of an adaptation.
Oh man, I can absolutely see the quiet sociopath id with him during True Detective season 3- did you catch that?
It's kind of why I don't believe this, because he seems too big to take a part like this to me...
I think someone can be optimistic for the role, and still be disappointed that a character in their favorite videogame isn't a visual match on-screen. I don't think that necessarily makes someone racist (even though plenty of racists will use that excuse). Honestly, something like this just means we need more diversity in videogames.
This seems like too high profile of an actor for the job. Maybe HBO is going all in on the project. That could be cool.