Gears of War holds a special place in the hearts of Xbox fans. With a narrative full of beloved characters, settings, and memorable moments, it's evident that the franchise could translate well into a cinematic adaptation. Zack Snyder is among those who believe that a movie depicting the adventures of Marcus Fenix would be a great idea, and the franchise's creator has given his approval. However, he has one condition.
Zack Snyder, the renowned filmmaker behind works like 300, Watchmen, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, made an appearance at gamescom 2023 to introduce his latest project: Rebel Moon. During an interview with IGN, he was asked about video game franchises that would work well as movies.
Cliff Bleszinski Has a Condition for Zack Snyder to Direct the Gears of War Movie
The acclaimed director mentioned Gears of War and even confessed that the franchise, which originated on Xbox 360, is a recurring topic among his filmmaker peers. Naturally, thousands of fans now dream of seeing an adaptation of the saga directed by the American creative.
Cliff Bleszinski, the franchise's creator, responded to these comments on social media and expressed his support for Zack Snyder to helm the project. However, he has a significant condition to grant his approval: the actor Dave Bautista must portray Marcus Fenix.
Certainly, this isn't the first time CliffyB has pushed for the idea of the former WWE wrestler to embody the protagonist of Gears of War in a franchise adaptation. He also believes that a Latin actor should play Dominic Santiago, one of the most beloved characters among fans.
In late 2022, Netflix revealed that they are working on a live-action movie and an animated series. Details about the feature film are scarce, so it remains a mystery whether Zack Snyder is involved in any capacity. What's certain is that Dave Bautista has already expressed interest in playing Marcus Fenix. Will he land the role?
Tell us, would you like Zack Snyder to be in charge of the cinematic adaptation? Let us know in the comments box.
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