Summary
Actor Karl Urban, known for his role in "The Boys," wants to play the character John Marston in a potential movie adaptation of the popular video game "Red Dead Redemption." Urban is already set to star in the "Mortal Kombat II" movie as Johnny Cage, and he has expressed interest in taking on more video game characters in the future. Despite his enthusiasm, there are several obstacles, like the game's story already being cinematic and Rockstar's reluctance to sell movie rights.
Key Facts
- Karl Urban stars as Billy Butcher in "The Boys."
- He will play Johnny Cage in the upcoming "Mortal Kombat II" movie.
- Urban wants to play John Marston from "Red Dead Redemption."
- John Marston is the central character in the first game and significant in the second.
- Urban is 53 years old, which may be too old for the character's age in the game.
- A "Red Dead Redemption" movie adaptation would likely require a new story.
- Rockstar Games, creators of "Red Dead Redemption," have not expressed interest in selling movie rights.
- The character of John Marston in "Red Dead Redemption" is an outlaw looking to turn into a family man.
