More Silent Hill movie news + MGS movie?

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06 Apr 2002, 12:47 PM
mollipen

More Silent Hill movie news + MGS movie?

Here is more early information about the movie. Since things are so early, some of this could change. These answers come from Perry of Dark Aura Entertainment, the film company that will be producing the movie.

1. The film will be based closely on the 1st game

2.We almost definitely will be filming in the northeastern sector of the country, possibly Maine or upstate NY.

3.Rather than CGI we want to have animatronic creatures as opposed to fake looking monsters. We are going to be looking into Stan Winston studios. We love the work he has done from Pumpkinhead to Predator.

4.We have narrowed down only one cast member thus far, but are very excited to have her on board.

"Her" is a girl named Chyler Leigh. She was in "Not Another Teen Movie." She is set to play Lisa Garland. From looking at a picture of her, she looks like she could havethe right look for Lisa.

They still seem very hip on Johnny Depp playing Harry. He could be tied up with Ghost Rider at the time, thoguh.

Here is a "dream list" Perry presented for the cast:

Dr. Kaufman: Benicio Del Toro/Bill Pullman
Cybil Bennet: Carrie Ann Moss
Alessa Gilseppe: Lisa Marie
Dahlia: Angelica Houston

Not sure Carrie Ann has the right look and atmosphere for Cybil, but you never know. And GOD DAMNIT... don't mention Bill Pullman if you aren't making him Harry. Nearly EVERY Silent Hill fan out there has said he should play Harry, so talking about him for a different role is a bit insulting. *heh*

As well, it seems that in order to get Silent Hill (which New Line was very keen on getting), Konami wanted to do a package deal with Metal Gear Solid. So, that indeed could be happening as well.
06 Apr 2002, 12:52 PM
mollipen

Hrmm... I dunno. Seeing this picture:

http://www.film.com/images/200x150/depp-johnny.jpg

Makes me think that maybe I could indeed see Depp as Harry.
06 Apr 2002, 02:09 PM
Luke

If this is being filmed in upstate NY, then I'm going to go watch parts of it in action.
06 Apr 2002, 04:52 PM
Despair

Yeah, I read the same news on Darkhorizons, couple days ago. I will be looking forward the movie. I love SH games, and I hope they would be able to move the creepiness, horror, and atmosphere of unseen evil to the screen. I dont know about Depp, he is good, but he doesnt remind me of Harry, but we will have to see on that.
07 Apr 2002, 04:56 AM
Ragnarok the Red

Quote:

Harry: Johnny Depp.
Dr. Kaufman: Benicio Del Toro/Bill Pullman
Cybil Bennet: Carrie Ann Moss
Alessa Gilseppe: Lisa Marie
Dahlia: Angelica Houston

Harry.: Well, if anyone's ever seen "Nick of Time" you should know Depp's very capable of playing the role of the everyman. But, I dunno, for purposes of look and mannerisms, I think he looks a bit too 'wily' for the role, if anything, he should play Dr. Kaufman and Pullman should have the main character.

Dr. Kaufman: I could see Del Toro in the role, he can be silently menacing enough. But not Bill Pullman, the look just wouldn't be natural, if he and Depp get cast for the movie, there roles should be reversed.

Cybil: I could see Moss doing this role, I wonder if they'll let her do the role as a brunette, or if they'll have her bleach her hair or something to make it closer in shade to the game character's. She's tough and assertive enough for the role, and she certainly has the, err...build :D

Alessa: Lisa Marie Prestley? Well, I guess, but they oughta take a look at someone a bit younger perhaps. Isn't Lisa already pushing close to 40?

Dahlia: Angelica Huston could do the role. It'd be like a more twisted and evil version of her Addams Family character :p
07 Apr 2002, 11:45 AM
mollipen

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Originally posted by Ragnarok the Red

Alessa: Lisa Marie Prestley? Well, I guess, but they oughta take a look at someone a bit younger perhaps. Isn't Lisa already pushing close to 40?

I'm thinking that they CANNOT mean Prestley. That just wouldn't make any sense. What other Lisa Marie is there?

And, of course, TOTALLY agree on the Pullman issue. Damn, man, he just LOOKS like Harry. He NEEDS to be Harry!
07 Apr 2002, 12:37 PM
zidane747

Re: More Silent Hill movie news + MGS movie?

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Originally posted by shidoshi

As well, it seems that in order to get Silent Hill (which New Line was very keen on getting), Konami wanted to do a package deal with Metal Gear Solid. So, that indeed could be happening as well.

A MGS movie?! Hold on a sec..........*runs outside*...........HHHHHHHEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahem. Now, is this MGS movie a definite? Where did you get this info shidoshi? Thanks SO MUCH shidoshi!!
07 Apr 2002, 01:06 PM
Despair

THey should definately get Kurt Russel to play Snake. I cant imagine anyone else in the role.
07 Apr 2002, 02:07 PM
zidane747

Hell yeah. Kurt Russell did a great Snake in Escape from LA/NY. Definitely him.
07 Apr 2002, 04:01 PM
Seik

If there is a MGS movie, would Kojima have some hand in directing it?

And I think I have to agree that Kurt Russel would make a very good Snake.
07 Apr 2002, 05:52 PM
zidane747

Quote:

Originally posted by Seik
If there is a MGS movie, would Kojima have some hand in directing it?

And I think I have to agree that Kurt Russel would make a very good Snake.

I would love to see Kurt play Snake. As for your question, Kojima has said that if there was a MGS movie, he would want the Wachowski Brothers(Matrix)directing it.
07 Apr 2002, 06:15 PM
Ragnarok the Red

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Originally posted by zidane747
Hell yeah. Kurt Russell did a great Snake in Escape from LA/NY. Definitely him.

Although if they DID get Kurt Russell, wouldn't alot of people outside the video game loop think the movie would be the third in the "Escape" series? Well, not like that'd necessarily be a bad thing. Would bring in more casual moviegoers that didn't know any better :p
07 Apr 2002, 07:54 PM
mollipen

Nah, I can't see Russell. Too old, and just doesn't have the look to me.

The name that I've seen tossed around for the role is the guy - Hugh Jackman (?) - who played Wolverine in the X-men movie. I think he wouldn't be too shabby in the role.
07 Apr 2002, 08:24 PM
Mr-K

I'm with Shidoshi on this one, Russel is getting a wee bit too old to play Solid Snake. I can't think of a sutible actor though. If he was maybe 10 years younger though, then yep... he'd be good!

~Mr. K~
07 Apr 2002, 11:30 PM
Seik

How old is Russell now anyways?
08 Apr 2002, 12:54 AM
Despair

Around 50, or little over. He still can look the part. In his older days he looked exactly like Snake. He was pretty good in Soldier as well(IMO) :)
08 Apr 2002, 01:33 AM
CouryC

I think the best choice for Snake would be Michael Beihn, of Terminator fame. He played Kyle Reese. If you look at the cover art for the very first Metal Gear, and look at Beihn, they look close to identicle. Since Snake has aged a bit and changed his overall look , and Beihn has aged a bit, I'm not so sure if this would be the greatest. But if this was 10 years ago...it would be perfect.
08 Apr 2002, 01:41 AM
Despair

Damn Yeah. How could I forget about him. One of my favorite actors too. Shame on me :(

Michael Beihn will be perfect as well. Most of his carrer he spends playing these tough military guys, who can really kick ass. And he is not very old, just around mid 40s. He even would look good with a Mullet.
08 Apr 2002, 02:10 AM
Josh

Quote:

Originally posted by shidoshi

The name that I've seen tossed around for the role is the guy - Hugh Jackman (?) - who played Wolverine in the X-men movie. I think he wouldn't be too shabby in the role.

He would do quite a bang up job I believe... my Girlfriend and I had this discussion right after we saw X-men.
08 Apr 2002, 01:06 PM
Despair

Naaah. Jackman was good as Wolverin, but I dont see him as Snake at all.