The Lord of the Rings and The Boys star Karl Urban plays Johnny Cage in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, and now the actor has said he wants to play another John in a video game movie.
Urban told Square Mile that Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption is one of his favorite video games, and he would jump at the chance to play the first game’s main character, John Marston, if there were ever an adaptation of the project for film or TV.
“I mean, come on, John Marston! I’d love to play that character,” he said.
This is an exciting post! It’s great to see actors like Karl Urban expressing interest in iconic video game characters. His talent could definitely bring John Marston to life in a unique way. Looking forward to what he brings to the role of Johnny Cage as well!
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how actors often resonate with video game characters due to their depth and storytelling. Karl Urban’s versatility could really bring John Marston’s complex personality to life, especially with the emotional themes in Red Dead.
I completely agree! The emotional complexity of characters like John Marston really offers a lot for actors to explore. It would be interesting to see how Karl Urban’s unique acting style could bring that depth to life.