Metal Gear Solid Will Officially Be A Movie

*R-iZZy* · 05-03-2006, 03:52 PM

Speculation has been flying about a silver screen Metal Gear Solid adaptation, but series creator Hideo Kojima has been tightlipped. In a recent broadcast of Hide-chan Radio, Kojima announced that MGS was indeed getting made into a feature film. “We’re going to do it as a movie,” he confirmed. “A Hollywood movie.” When? The director was reluctant to give specifics, saying “I can’t say when yet.” He added that the film was going to be in English. A Hollywood movie based on MGS… And this is a good thing?

http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/koj...ode-170549.php

Here's a seperate article about the same topic:

Metal Gear Solid will become a movie, says Hideo Kojima, but he can't say when yet.

That's according to a HIDECHAN Radio piece during which Kojima, series creator, confirmed what fans have long wanted to hear: "We're going to do it as a movie."

It's going to be in English apparently, although he wouldn't be drawn on a potential release date. "I can't say when yet," he admitted.

A movie of MGS has been oft-rumoured over the years - particularly given Kojima's love of overblown, film-style narrative in the games themselves.
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Various directors and writers have been connected with it - even everyone's favourite Uwe Boll - but Kojima's been unwilling to farm out production unless he was happy with the conditions. Presumably something's clicked, then.

Although videogame film adaptations are often derided, any MGS film would be stepping into a more competent genre - with Silent Hill recently picking up a lot of buzz despite critical pastings, and the prospect of a Halo film executive-directed by Peter Jackson.

We'll bring you more on any MGS movie news as it comes out.

Kojima himself is currently working on the next instalment in the MGS game series - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - which is due for PlayStation 3 and will very likely turn up at E3 next week in some form.

*Dr. Doom* · 05-03-2006, 04:30 PM

Sweeeeeeeet.

Hopefully.

愛 · 05-03-2006, 04:34 PM

o rly?

I hope Kojima directs it. He's on so much crack, he'll make the movie NUTS.

*KROW* · 05-04-2006, 12:12 AM

Not that I know anything about this franchise, but I have seen and heard the character Snake and I've got the perfect guy for the role: Johnny Messner from Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid.

The man even sounds like him.

**Barkworm** · 05-04-2006, 12:32 AM

I think Kojima once said that he'd like to have Kurt Russell (duh) or Hugh Jackman for Snake.

*Brodie* · 05-04-2006, 10:09 AM

I hope Uwe Boll handles this, cause it'd be funny.

*Mecha Cow* · 05-04-2006, 12:26 PM

*Joke about how MGS is already a movie*

Nah, I think it'd be really cool. In a recent interview Kojima said that he'd like to see Viggo Mortensen as Snake, and that he wouldn't let Uwe Boll touch the project.

Spoiler:

*DrSpengler* · 05-04-2006, 12:32 PM

Oh great, now I've got actually go and play the games before this movie comes out.

I never made it past "I feel alseep" in the franchise.

*Spitfire* · 05-04-2006, 01:58 PM

I played through 1 and 2 willingly but I had to force myself to site though 3. A movie of MGS isn't as scary as it may sound. Konami is very picky with movie rights. Some or mast may dsiagree but I think Silent Hill was a good game movie. And I think they can pull the same thing off with MGS.

Peanut · 05-04-2006, 06:00 PM

MGS is already 3/4th's movie anyways. Unlike most games, I don't see where the huge difficulty factor will come in converting it to screen.

*Dr. Doom* · 05-04-2006, 06:08 PM

Christian Bale would make an excellent Snake.

*DrSpengler* · 05-04-2006, 10:38 PM

Think they'll get Ryuhei Kitamura to direct, or at least consider him?

He directed the numerous cut-scenes in the Gamecube remake of MGS1, right?

I almost hope so, Versus was badass. But if Kitamura can't speak english then I guess he won't be doing a "Hollywood Movie".

*Raven* · 05-04-2006, 10:42 PM

Alright, now all we need is a TV show and I'm good to go.

I wonder who is all behind it? It would be really cool If Kojima Directed or at least wrote the script for it.

This is going to be cool, cant wait.

Jo269976 · 05-05-2006, 10:46 AM

Great

Hope it's one of the rare game transfer to the big screen such as Silent Hill or Doom (Resident Evil was good, but nothing connected with the game)

*R-iZZy* · 05-10-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ai Takahashi

o rly?

ya rly!

I agree with what everyone said, the transfer from the video game to the big screen is gonna be no challenge at all. It's just a matter of cast calls. I'm hoping this will take after the first MGS game, not including Raiden or Rose or anyone else, for that matter. Not to mention, searching for actors that fit each character perfectly is going to be something, too.

I seriously can't think of a person who would play as Snake that well.

*Dr. Doom* · 05-10-2006, 05:20 PM

Here it is, confirmed.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6150282.html

InsaneZane · 05-16-2006, 12:16 PM

Here what the ALL-STAR cast SHOULD be:

Solid Snake- Hugh Jackman
Liquid Snake- Jason Statham
Meryl Silverburgh- Jessica Alba
Revolver Ocelot- Hugh Laurie
Otacon- Ioan Grufudd
Col. Campbell- Richard Creanna
Naomi Hunter- Natalie Portman
Sniper Wolf- Kiera Knightly

What do y'all think?

**Barkworm** · 05-16-2006, 12:18 PM

I heard Uwe Boll actually asked for the rights. If I was Kojima I would have started laughing.

redsai4lex · 05-23-2006, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by major pain

It would be really cool If Kojima Directed or at least wrote the script for it.

NO!!!!

Its bad enough they're even making a movie, because
nobody ever makes movies the way they should be made...

Kojima would not only make the movie worse, he would
disgrace it by adding some kind of gay crap that would
only peak the interest of some teenage girl rather than
the TRUE fans of the Metal Gear series....

Dont get me wrong, I have super high hopes for the film
being the huge MGS fan that I am, but I'm preparing myself
for a bigtime disappointment,
the movie WILL have something wrong with it...

BTW...
It is impossible for anyone on EARTH to play a better
Solid Snake than Hugh Jackman himself...

and especially NOT some bad actor from
some horrible snake-y film just because
he happens to be wearing something Snake would wear...

Also,... people need to DROP the whole
Kurt Russel should be Snake crap...

"earth to stupid"- he already played a Snake Plisken
-If anything,he should cut his hair, dye it white and play Big Boss...
He is too old to play Solid Snake...

*Dr. Doom* · 05-23-2006, 03:00 PM

That post was sure...........something...

I'm not quite sure what.....

05-03-2006, 03:52 PM	#1
R-iZZy The Long Con Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: G'ville, FL (Gator Country), USA Posts: 3,007	Metal Gear Solid Will Officially Be A Movie Speculation has been flying about a silver screen Metal Gear Solid adaptation, but series creator Hideo Kojima has been tightlipped. In a recent broadcast of Hide-chan Radio, Kojima announced that MGS was indeed getting made into a feature film. “We’re going to do it as a movie,” he confirmed. “A Hollywood movie.” When? The director was reluctant to give specifics, saying “I can’t say when yet.” He added that the film was going to be in English. A Hollywood movie based on MGS… And this is a good thing? http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/top/koj...ode-170549.php Here's a seperate article about the same topic: Metal Gear Solid will become a movie, says Hideo Kojima, but he can't say when yet. That's according to a HIDECHAN Radio piece during which Kojima, series creator, confirmed what fans have long wanted to hear: "We're going to do it as a movie." It's going to be in English apparently, although he wouldn't be drawn on a potential release date. "I can't say when yet," he admitted. A movie of MGS has been oft-rumoured over the years - particularly given Kojima's love of overblown, film-style narrative in the games themselves. Advertisement Various directors and writers have been connected with it - even everyone's favourite Uwe Boll - but Kojima's been unwilling to farm out production unless he was happy with the conditions. Presumably something's clicked, then. Although videogame film adaptations are often derided, any MGS film would be stepping into a more competent genre - with Silent Hill recently picking up a lot of buzz despite critical pastings, and the prospect of a Halo film executive-directed by Peter Jackson. We'll bring you more on any MGS movie news as it comes out. Kojima himself is currently working on the next instalment in the MGS game series - Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - which is due for PlayStation 3 and will very likely turn up at E3 next week in some form. __________________

05-03-2006, 04:30 PM	#2
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Sweeeeeeeet. Hopefully. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-04-2006, 12:12 AM	#4
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Not that I know anything about this franchise, but I have seen and heard the character Snake and I've got the perfect guy for the role: Johnny Messner from Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. The man even sounds like him. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

05-04-2006, 12:32 AM	#5
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	I think Kojima once said that he'd like to have Kurt Russell (duh) or Hugh Jackman for Snake. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

05-04-2006, 10:09 AM	#6
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I hope Uwe Boll handles this, cause it'd be funny. __________________ Stupendous Monster

05-03-2006, 04:34 PM	#3
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	o rly? I hope Kojima directs it. He's on so much crack, he'll make the movie NUTS.

05-04-2006, 12:26 PM	#7
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Joke about how MGS is already a movie Nah, I think it'd be really cool. In a recent interview Kojima said that he'd like to see Viggo Mortensen as Snake, and that he wouldn't let Uwe Boll touch the project. Spoiler: :( __________________

05-04-2006, 12:32 PM	#8
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Oh great, now I've got actually go and play the games before this movie comes out. I never made it past "I feel alseep" in the franchise.

05-04-2006, 01:58 PM	#9
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I played through 1 and 2 willingly but I had to force myself to site though 3. A movie of MGS isn't as scary as it may sound. Konami is very picky with movie rights. Some or mast may dsiagree but I think Silent Hill was a good game movie. And I think they can pull the same thing off with MGS. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

05-04-2006, 06:00 PM	#10
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	MGS is already 3/4th's movie anyways. Unlike most games, I don't see where the huge difficulty factor will come in converting it to screen.

05-04-2006, 06:08 PM	#11
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Christian Bale would make an excellent Snake. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-04-2006, 10:38 PM	#12
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Think they'll get Ryuhei Kitamura to direct, or at least consider him? He directed the numerous cut-scenes in the Gamecube remake of MGS1, right? I almost hope so, Versus was badass. But if Kitamura can't speak english then I guess he won't be doing a "Hollywood Movie".

05-04-2006, 10:42 PM	#13
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	Alright, now all we need is a TV show and I'm good to go. I wonder who is all behind it? It would be really cool If Kojima Directed or at least wrote the script for it. This is going to be cool, cant wait. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

05-05-2006, 10:46 AM	#14
Jo269976 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 592	Great Hope it's one of the rare game transfer to the big screen such as Silent Hill or Doom (Resident Evil was good, but nothing connected with the game) __________________

05-10-2006, 05:20 PM	#16
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Here it is, confirmed. http://www.gamespot.com/news/6150282.html __________________ I love you, Pickle.

05-16-2006, 12:16 PM	#17
InsaneZane Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Silent Hill Posts: 1,198	Here what the ALL-STAR cast SHOULD be: Solid Snake- Hugh Jackman Liquid Snake- Jason Statham Meryl Silverburgh- Jessica Alba Revolver Ocelot- Hugh Laurie Otacon- Ioan Grufudd Col. Campbell- Richard Creanna Naomi Hunter- Natalie Portman Sniper Wolf- Kiera Knightly What do y'all think? __________________

05-16-2006, 12:18 PM	#18
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,758	I heard Uwe Boll actually asked for the rights. If I was Kojima I would have started laughing. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

05-23-2006, 03:00 PM	#20
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	That post was sure...........something... I'm not quite sure what..... __________________ I love you, Pickle.