Uncharted Movie Director: "We're Starting From Scratch"
See Full ImageWell, it seems the "Uncharted" film has a new director, and the fans might be very happy with the choice.
Neil Burger ("The Illusionist") has replaced David O. Russell and CRAVE talked to Burger about how he'll be approaching Naughty Dog's award-winning franchise. The first question they asked was whether or not the new director will be keeping Russell's work. The answer:
"No, I haven’t seen his screenplay on it. Mainly we’re beginning from scratch and going back to the videogame. Because there’s a lot of cool stuff, actually, from the videogame, if you know it..."
Yeah, we know it. We all know it. Burger goes on to say the game is "one of the most cinematic video games" with "really developed characters." He also compares "Uncharted" to the legendary "Indiana Jones" franchise, and that is an interesting response. And hey, you know how everyone was pushing for Nathan Fillion to land the role of Nathan Drake? Basically because he is Nathan Drake? Has Burger heard about it?
"I’ve seen a little bit of that, yes. That was brought to my attention. So, you know, I think he’s a good actor. I think there’s a lot of really good actors who don’t even look like [Nathan Drake] who could play it! Where we are right now is that we’re literally starting from scratch on the screenplay, and I think that once we finish it, then we’ll go to actors and see who’s available and who’s right for the parts. Whenever that happens."
Okay, so who thinks Burger is already a better pick than Russell?
Tags: uncharted movie, uncharted film, neil burger
7/18/2011 8:55:31 PM Ben Dutka
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FxTales
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:41:16 PM
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sunspider13
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:44:23 PM
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Sorry, ahem...The Illusionist was a great flick and now I'm a little bit more optimistic about this movie. I wouldn't mind Nathan Fillion being Drake if his schedule permits. But I do have faith with this directors choice for Drake, whoever it is.
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SpikeSpiegel
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:27:05 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:02:55 PM
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But I think it's a mistake to get an actor with a totally different look because it's part of his personality in a way.
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cLoudou
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:24:14 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:59:40 PM
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SpikeSpiegel
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:18:47 PM
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Lenoxseer
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:27:11 PM
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Thats why Russel isnt attached to it anymore. God got him off so a new director can come on and make Nathan Fillion happen. Its what GOD wants! lol
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Bloodysilence19
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:33:18 PM
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Pandacastro
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:34:51 PM
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:48:59 AM
Make up your mind!!!
>.>
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Highlander
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:46:14 PM
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tes37
Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:09:46 PM
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matt99
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:30:57 AM
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:05:31 AM
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Excelsior1
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:18:34 AM
i understand fans wanting the movie adapted directly, but i think that is a little too much to hope for. directors want to make the material their own. p w anderson has talked about this extinsively in the re directors commentary. his argument against a straight adaptation was that the public would already know the ending before the the movie was released, and there would be no surprises. it would be like going to see alien for the first time knowing the entire plot and that ripley and her cat would be the only survivors according to anderson. that's not a bad argument when you start to think about it.
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:47:02 AM
Wasn't Bradley Cooper in the A-Team? I'd personally love to see Alan Tudyk or Callum Blue in the role if Fillion isn't available. Both fantastically funny actors, and I feel that both of them could definitely pull off Drake.
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Excelsior1
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:12:08 AM
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Fane1024
Thursday, July 21, 2011 @ 6:08:04 AM
I still say Fillion is too old and pudgy (like myself) to free-climb cliff faces, even with the help of movie-magic. I disagree that they need a bigger star for Drake; Sully or the villain could also be the "draw".
Elena must be Emily Rose. ;D
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Ultimadesires
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:11:14 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:14:11 AM
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:42:08 AM
Marky Mark isn't the first I'd choose though. I'd go either Fillion or Bradley Cooper before I'd go Wahlburg. Those 2 guys can cover the playful fun yet action-focused suave smug charm of Nathan Drake better than Wahlburg.
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Fane1024
Thursday, July 21, 2011 @ 6:12:23 AM
He's just terribly wrong for Drake.
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___________
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:29:39 AM
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sorry, but i cant see this turning out anything less then DOOM!
hollywood + famous game series = disaster!
if theres one rule thats been proven more then movie video games suck, its video game movies suck!
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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:48:17 AM
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___________
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:11:49 AM
theres some things that should never be turned into movies, video games are one of them!
unless its ME, tis one of the series i think could make a fantastic movie if done well.
or maybe bioshock.
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Dancemachine55
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:38:50 AM
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The fact that Burger acknowledges Nathan Fillion AND is turning to the game for inspiration is a BIG plus in my books.
I'm actually excited for this movie again!!!!! Even if Fillion doesn't get the role, I trust Burger will get someone more than capable to fulfill the role.
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Skatejimmy5
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:47:47 AM
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I know he hasn't confirmed anything, but just to know that he might be considering Fillion is a blessing to me. Wahlberg would never have pulled it off right. It's either Nathan Fillion or Joe Flanigan, I don't think many other actors would be able to play Drake.
Also, I hope Emily Rose who does Elena in the game, will also play her in the movie. I doubt it, but she's so perfect. ;)
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maxpontiac
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:42:43 AM
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Zen_Zarab
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:29:51 PM
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Is he talking about Bradly Cooper? xD
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:20:47 PM
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saintaqua
Thursday, July 21, 2011 @ 12:27:36 PM
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I would have preferred no movie at all rather than the garbage Mr. Russel was going to do.
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theReigen
Thursday, July 21, 2011 @ 2:31:23 PM
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they make a movie based of a game or a game based of a movie, but aperently no 1 plays the game or watches the movie before making the adopted game or movie
like in the most recent adoptation
prince of persia sands of time
no one, not ewen a single guy that was intervievd played or in some cases ewen looked up to anything related to the franchise
so if this Neil Burger guy is gona be leading on the production of the movie, he better play all the uncharted games, including the ones in dewelopment
and then play them again until he gets a fu**ing platinum
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ChloeAngelCat
Thursday, July 21, 2011 @ 2:36:04 PM
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as long Nathan Fillion is Drake it be worth to watch
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Warrior Poet
Thursday, July 21, 2011 @ 2:54:59 PM
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MarkyMark3
Friday, July 22, 2011 @ 10:13:16 PM
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Wasn't he behind Limtiless(2011)? Yes.
Starring Bradely Cooper? Yes.
Bradley Cooper; perfect role for Nathan Drake. In terms of look, personality, and overall style. YES!
Cooper for Uncharted's Nate Drake. (y)
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kevinater321
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Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:33:19 PM