While the casting of Mark Wahlberg in the movie adaptation of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune seemed official, it turns out its not official at all. Doesn’t mean he won’t get it or isn’t in talks, but its not official yet.
In an interview with Joystiq, Justin Richmond, the director of the brand new installment in the video game series, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, spoke about the rumors that have been circulating about the movie.
Richmond laughed them off, saying “First of all, all that stuff was denied by David O. Russell. He actually called us up and was like, ‘I don’t know what these guys are talking about,’” meaning that either Russell was just protecting himself or someone inflated something pretty significantly. And even though it came straight from the mouth of Mark Wahlberg himself, Richmond said that casting was nowhere near official.
Fans have screamed out saying that Nathan Fillion would be perfect for the role (I think it treads too close to Mal Reynolds myself) Richmond also admits that the fan voice has been heard. This doesn’t mean that Fillion will get the role, but rather the director has at least heard the outcry.
Personally I am not against Wahlberg in the role, but I would rather see someone like Joe Manganiello in the role. He just has a more macho cocky presence.
