Uncharted Movie Adaptation Finally Gets A New Writer And Director!

Uncharted Movie Adaptation Finally Gets A New Writer And Director!

After The Fighter director David O. Russell dropped out, things weren't looking good for the adaptation of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Well, they are now as the movie has a new director AND writer! Find out who that is here...

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By JoshWilding - Jul 07, 2011 11:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Video Games
Source: Variety

Variety report that Limitless and The Illusionist director Neil Burger is has been hired by Sony to both write and direct their adaptation of Naughty Dog's hit videogame (and motion comic book) Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.



David O. Russell, who was recently nominated for an Oscar after directing The Fighter, left the project after some creative differences between himself and Sony. While there's no doubting his credentials as a great director, the fans were not happy with his vision for the adaptation of the series, and it would appear that the studio weren't either.

According to the site, Burger won the job after Sony and producers Avi Arad, Ari Arad, Charles Roven and Alex Gartner liked the sound of his "new take" on the movie, which Sony are now moving ahead with. At this time, it's unclear whether or not either Mark Wahlberg or Robert De Niro are still interested in starring without Russell.



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Hellsing
Hellsing - 7/7/2011, 11:27 AM
well I liked both The Illusionist and Limitless so I am cool with this long as its more faithful
Jer3miah
Jer3miah - 7/7/2011, 11:33 AM
I loved Limitless, but I'm still more interested in story, so we'll see how this goes. All-in-all, I don't want a movie adaptation. The franchise doesn't need it 'cuz the games provide the same feel enough as it is.
comicbookjerk
comicbookjerk - 7/7/2011, 11:42 AM


IF HE ISNT YOUR STAR THEN I HOPE TO GOD THIS MOVIE IS AN EPIC FAIL THIS GUY IS PERFECT FOR THE ROLE....He Just needs to slim back down to firefly days :)
McGribble
McGribble - 7/7/2011, 11:45 AM
Lets go new cast... Nathan Fillion and Bruce Campbell FTW!!!

These games are so good and I really want these movies to be awesome. I can not think of two better choices for Nathan and Sully. The roles are totally made for Fillion and Campbell.
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 7/7/2011, 11:45 AM
Yeah go scene for scene from the game and it would be a good movie,some of these directors think they need to put there own spin on it,when they dont,when its the actually game story/characters/action etc itself that got it considered for a movie adaption anyway
P862010
P862010 - 7/7/2011, 11:54 AM
this all but confirms Bradley cooper is gonna be drake
and i am quite happy about that he has the perfect personality for drake
SecretApprentice71
SecretApprentice71 - 7/7/2011, 11:57 AM
I need to play this game...
THEPHOENIX
THEPHOENIX - 7/7/2011, 12:08 PM
I really want Nathan FIllion in this. He would be perfect!
THEPHOENIX
THEPHOENIX - 7/7/2011, 12:26 PM
I hope they don't make Sully Drake's father in the film, uunless the next game does it first
dahamma
dahamma - 7/7/2011, 12:42 PM
I love this game, but rly? a movie is not needed at ALL. Just give me another game! their movie like enough in quality as it is
VictorHugo
VictorHugo - 7/7/2011, 12:44 PM
There´s no Lara on it, why would I play it?
ManOfKrypton
ManOfKrypton - 7/7/2011, 1:13 PM
I loved both the Illusionist and Limitless! So i'm happy with this....Does this mean Bradley Cooper could be our Nathan Drake?....If that's the case I'm very happy with that, he's got Drakes personality down to a T.

Just please not let it be Nathon Fillion....He's 40 now and is looking a little to old to play Drake. I always had Drake down to be in his late Twentys or early Thirtys.
Shadowelfz
Shadowelfz - 7/7/2011, 1:19 PM
Nathan Fillion was born to play this role.
SonOfStarKiller
SonOfStarKiller - 7/7/2011, 1:25 PM
Fillion looks the part but doesn't have the Star power Sony maybe looking for. Don't be shocked if Bradley Cooper is picked for the role.
P862010
P862010 - 7/7/2011, 1:40 PM
Bradley Cooper For Nathan Drake he has the perfect personality and acting chops for Drake he can do smart mouthed witty quips as well as serious drama and can do action and is a bankable star at the moment.
SonOfStarKiller
SonOfStarKiller - 7/7/2011, 1:52 PM
@P862010-

I agree with you 110%!
Krinksink
Krinksink - 7/7/2011, 1:53 PM
I can't believe people are saying Nathan Fillion before Nolan North. In the film world they are both no names let's be honest but Nolan North IS NATHAN DRAKE.

Why get a no name who acts and looks a little bit like Drake when we can get a no name who is the real Nathan Drake...Nolan North

He's the guy who brought the character to life and made him popular, he even acts the scenes out with Emily Rose and Richard McGonagle so he can act, in fact he's been on old tv shows in the past.

I just think Nolan North would feel pretty down seeing people wanting Fillion instead of him, I think people are letting their Fillion fanboyness get in the way of their judgement.

ironpool007
ironpool007 - 7/7/2011, 1:59 PM
I have not seen either of these movies, but I hear they are great. And I would totally love to see Bradley Cooper play Nathan Drake. Either way, I'm glad O'Russell is no longer attached to direct this movie, since it was clear he had no respect for the games.
rng86
rng86 - 7/7/2011, 2:07 PM
They should get that girl from syfy's haven to play Elena... She voices her character in the game anyway and she's blond.
Denn1s
Denn1s - 7/7/2011, 2:13 PM
cooper has the attitude, fillon has the looks.
Talontd
Talontd - 7/7/2011, 2:19 PM
@MTL

But Joe Flanigan looks more like him than either! That and he has experience playing the character, his role on SG:A was EXACTLY how Drake should be portrayed.
P862010
P862010 - 7/7/2011, 2:20 PM
looks is irrelevant imo as long as the actor somewhat resembles drake

personality and acting ability is more important
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 7/7/2011, 2:23 PM
Awesome! He is a great director.

Cooper would be good Drake.
Jake Gyllenhaal would be good too.


Or Ben Affleck or David Boreanaz.
ManOfKrypton
ManOfKrypton - 7/7/2011, 2:32 PM
The perfect Drake would be Josh Holloway.
VanCityKid
VanCityKid - 7/7/2011, 2:54 PM
@rayng86 Thats what Ive been saying all along
Shes knows the character better than anyone else



I still say Josh Duhamel and Jeff Bridges for Nate and Sully

VanCityKid
VanCityKid - 7/7/2011, 3:02 PM
I still dont like the idea of this being adapated into a movie. The games play out like a film, even the trailer for Drake's Deception felt more like a movie trailer than a game trailer.



Like @N said, the characters voices are everything.
I mean can you see anyone else pulling off Nate's "Oh Crap" or Sully's "Goddamn" better than Nolan North and Richard McGonagle?
primeobjective
primeobjective - 7/7/2011, 3:05 PM
@ AlexDeLarge87. Seriously are your eyes on backwards? I really think you are straying away from finding the true person for this role. Jake Gyllenhaal?? Ben Afleck?? HEIGHT OF STUPIDITY!!!
Spectre94
Spectre94 - 7/7/2011, 3:08 PM
I like it! The Illusionist was GREAT :)
Lewis25
Lewis25 - 7/7/2011, 3:22 PM
I was playing Uncharted 2 the other day and realized Bradley Cooper is perfect for Drake, I love Nathan Fillion but Bradley Copper is more well known. I love Bruce Campbell but I think he might be a few years too young, I would cast J.K. Simmons or William Hurt as Sully.
AC1
AC1 - 7/7/2011, 3:27 PM
If this is the guy that directed Limitless, then he has my vote. As long as they stick to the story from the game, none of this family crap. Limitless was a surprisingly good film IMO.
I actually think Bradley Cooper would be awesome as Nathan Drake, although he doesn't look much like Drake, he most certainly has the personality down, plus Neil Burger seems to bring out the best of his acting ability, so that'd be awesome. I also had a thought Ryan Reynolds might be able to do it, he looks more like Nathan Drake and he has a similar personality.
Cooper's better though.

Side note: The Uncharted 3 multiplayer will be epic, the beta is amazing and they're improving it every day. Can't wait for the game!
GPoindexter9000
GPoindexter9000 - 7/7/2011, 4:45 PM
Nathan Fillion is a great choice if he can't do it get Bradley Cooper. Other than them I don't know.


Who is Geoffrey Poindexter?
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Spilox
Spilox - 7/7/2011, 6:09 PM
please no mark wahlberg this time. And if so, better make it straight to DVD. How about giving the librarian a cinematic make-over!
ThaGUY
ThaGUY - 7/7/2011, 6:19 PM
eddie cibrian really needs to be in the running for nathan, he looks the part and he is able to act http://www.myclassiclyrics.com/artist_biographies/images/Eddie-Cibrian-2.jpg
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