Netflix announces that it has Gears Of War live action movie and an animated series in the works with potential for more projects ahead. As this announcement generated differing reactions from fans, it certainly put creator Cliff Bleszinski’s take into focus. For those who are not familiar, Gears Of War is a third-person shooter from Epic Games which The Coalition now owns and develops for Xbox Game Studios distribution. Bleszinski, whom the fandom knows as CliffyB, is the Lead Designer for the first three instalments of the franchise.
Naturally, people will look to Bleszinski’s opinion as to this huge step for the franchise. Also, he takes to twitter to say that he has yet to receive a call about the developing movie or series for Netflix. All the same, he wishes the best of luck for The Coalition and Netflix.
Netflix Preps Gears Of War Movie, Animated Series And More
Image: Xbox Game Studios
Gears of War was released 16 years ago today and to mark the occasion, Netflix has partnered with The Coalition to adapt the @GearsofWar video game saga into a live action feature film, followed by an adult animated series — with the potential for more stories to follow! pic.twitter.com/3zInFSnUu4
— Netflix (@netflix) November 7, 2022
CliffyB posts this text image:
A statement. Happy sweet 16, Gears! pic.twitter.com/Em0fBiLt8Q
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) November 7, 2022
Many fans recall how Dave Bautista, who portrays Drax in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, wanted to be in a Gears of War movie. Specifically, Bautista aims to bag the role of Marcus Fenix. In an article from Collider in May 2021, Bautista shared he got to meet with Universal for another movie, but he declined and pitched Gears of War instead. He said:
They wanted to talk to me about Fast and the Furious, and I said ‘I’m not interested, let’s talk about [Gears of War character] Marcus Fenix’…
The character seems to be a perfect fit for the actor that people are not sure which came first. Did he get interested in the character first or did the creative team had him as their benchmark for the character from the start?
CliffyB acknowledged the actor as someone fit for the role. Further he goes suggesting a casting requirement for another character. He tweeted:
Oh and yes, Bautista as Marcus please – and a Latino actor for Dom, dammit.
Oh and yes, Bautista as Marcus please – and a Latino actor for Dom, dammit.
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) November 7, 2022
Netflix Preps Gears Of War Movie, Animated Series And More
Image: Xbox Game Studios
As CliffyB looks forward to the projects down the line for Gears of War on Netflix, people now speculate. For most, they already have their fan-cast. Indeed, Bautista comes as top choice for Marcus Fenix. The creator later tweeted that he could also see Karl Urban for the role. In addition, he also stated that he wishes Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds for the role of Baird in the live-action movie.
I think @VancityReynolds would make a perfect Baird in the live action #GearsofWar movie. @netflix https://t.co/78qMdt9kto pic.twitter.com/IFKnskptku
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) November 7, 2022
So who are your fan cast?
