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Uncharted is an upcoming film based on the game series.

Cast

Development history

Film producer Avi Arad has stated that he is working with a division of Sony to develop the film adaptation of Uncharted.[1] In response to a question posed to Richard Lemarchand, lead game designer of Naughty Dog, on whether he would like to see a film adaptation of Uncharted, he replied "no comment".[2] Since then, Columbia Pictures has confirmed that an Uncharted film is being developed. It is to be written by Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer and produced by Avi Arad, Charles Roven, and Alex Gartner.[3][4] As of June 30, 2009 it was confirmed that the Uncharted film has been in development for the last year-and-a-half.[5] Nathan Fillion has expressed interest in playing Nathan Drake, and started a campaign on Twitter to encourage fans to support him in this endeavour.[6] In a 2011 interview, Naughty Dog told PlayStation University how close they really are with the development of the movie and that they have trust with all who are working on it.[7]

David O. Russell

Plot

Writer/director David O. Russell has said that he wishes to bring Drake's extended family into the story, saying in an interview, "This idea really turns me on that there's a family that's a force to be reckoned with in the world of international art and antiquities ... [a family] that deals with heads of state and heads of museums and metes out justice."[8] O. Russell later denied that he had made any such claims, and that Wahlberg was not confirmed for the role of Nathan Drake.[9]

In February 2011, in an interview with IGN, O. Russell again went against his own claims by saying that he wants a family dynamic in the film. He said, "I think if we take that family dynamic that we have in The Fighter, and put that in terms of a grander stage, with a crime family that metes out justice in the world of art and antiquities...They're like the Sopranos in some ways."[10]

Since the takeover by Neil Burger in 2011, the plot written by Russell has been changed, with the 'Soprano-style family' idea removed entirely.

Casting

In mid November 2010, it was reported that Mark Wahlberg would play Nathan Drake in the film, following an interview he did with MTV. He also claimed that David O. Russell was currently writing the film, with the hope that Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci would also star in it. He claimed that filming would hopefully begin during the summer.[11]

Mark Wahlberg later said in an interview that he is set to play Nathan Drake. He also said that filming will hopefully begin during the summer and that the film will star him, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro.[12][13]

Nathan Fillion campaign

Actor Nathan Fillion had expressed interest in playing Nathan Drake, and started a campaign on Twitter to encourage fans to support him in this endeavour.[14] Following the news that O. Russell wanted Mark Wahlberg to star in the role, Fillion expressed his support for the casting decision.[15] After the departure of Wahlberg, there is the possibility that Fillion may be considered for the role again.

Departure of O. Russell

O. Russell turned in a script to Sony either in April or May 2011, which reportedly featured "a bevy of characters not in the video game." The script took the plot in a direction Sony did not want, with the result being "an art-heist movie involving a family of international thieves, using the game as a loose template." {C}As a result, O. Russell has left the film's development.[16]

Neil Burger

Takeover

Following the departure of David O' Russell (see "Previous development history" section below), on July 7, 2011 it was reported that Neil Burger will write and direct the film, after "producers Ari Arad, Charles Roven and Alex Gartner sparked to his new take" on the film.[17]

Plot

Burger has gone back to the original PlayStation 3 game to make sure the movie follows the storyline of the game. He has also tossed out the previous script, and is currently working on a new one. In June 2012 producer Avi Arad expressed hope that a series of Uncharted films will be made, saying "I think what will happen with Uncharted is that it will be the first of many, because it will be so fun."[18]

Departure of Neil Burger

On August 24, 2012 it was announced that Neil Burger had dropped out of directing the film, and that Marianna and Cormac Wibberley (the writers of both National Treasure movies and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle) were now rewriting the movie's script, but no official director has been named.[19]

Further developments

At the end of August 2013, producer Ari Arad discussed the film at an event in Beijing. He said: "I think Uncharted will be very successful. It’s a father and son game. There are things about it that are interesting. I think the world of antiquities theft, there are many countries in the world that realized they’re being robbed and they’re trying to recoup these important pieces. Now, the script has a lot of character [and] I think that has a shot at being the first one [to succeed].”[20]

Seth Gordon

On February 4, 2014, Deadline report that Seth Gordon will direct the film. [21] Director Gordon has set the film to begin shoot in early 2015 [22] and was announced for June 10, 2017 release date.[23] On November 12, 2014, the studio has hired Mark Boal to write the film's script. It was revealed that after Wahlberg, Chris Pratt was in talks to portray Nathan Drake, but he reportedly declined the offer.[24]

Departure of Seth Gordon

On June 24, 2015 Seth Gordon left the project over creative differences.[25]

Further Developments (2)

On August 5, 2015, Sony Pictures Entertainment pushed the film's release date back to June 30, 2017.[26] A campaigned for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. actor Brett Dalton was made on twitter with the hashtag #BrettforNate which the actor responded.[27] In an interview with Game News Official, Drake actor Nolan North stated that he believes that fans don't want a movie version of the game.[28][29] Charles Roven did revealed to Collider that they're working on that's pretty exciting, there's a director that they don't have at the moment and not ready to cast that vote yet until we’re ready to actually cast.[30] In April 2016, Druckmann said that the most important aspect of the film is the character relationships. "If you don't get that right, I don't think the film's going to work," he said.[31] On July 29, 2016, Variety reported that Joe Carnahan will write the drafted of the film's script.[32]

On September 1, 2016, the film was removed from Sony's release calendar, but Sony are still moving forward with the film.[33][34][35][36]

Shawn Levy

On October 25, 2016, it was announced that director Shawn Levy will direct the Uncharted movie.[37] Carnahan recently spoke to Collider that he and Levy about the knowledge about the game, have been hard at work at getting Nathan Drake right and staying true to the characters.[38] Wahlberg told We Got This Covered in a interview that he's no longer attached on the film.[39] Carnahan posted a photo that the script of the film is now completed.[40][41] Filming was expected to begin in Colombia in late spring of 2017.[42][43] On February 23, 2017, Carnahan told Coming Soon that he wrote four of the "biggest, f***in’ craziest action sequences" and teases that the film may be a PG-13 rating.[44]

Casting Tom Holland and it's story

On May 22, 2017, Deadline reports that Tom Holland will star as young Nathan Drake and the movie is a prequel to the games.[45] In September 2017, That Hashtag Show has reported that Sony are eyeing Bryan Cranston for a role in the film.[46][47] TV writer Rafe Judkins has been brought on to rework the script.[48]

Departure of Shawn Levy

On December 19, 2018 it was announced that Levy has stepped down from directing the movie.[49]

Dan Trachtenberg

On January 14, 2019, Variety reported that Dan Trachtenberg had signed on to direct the film.[50] It was announced that the film's release date would be on December 18, 2020.[51] Trachtenberg departed the project in August, 2019.[52]

Travis Knight

On September 27, 2019, it was announced by The Hollywood Reporter that Travis Knight will direct the film.[53] On November 13, 2019, Variety reported that Mark Wahlberg was in final talks to co-star in the film as Victor “Sully” Sullivan.[54] On December 2019, Knight left the project due to scheduling conflicts with Holland.[55]

Ruben Fleischer

In January 2020, Deadline reports that Sony are eyeing Ruben Fleischer to direct the film.[56] Deadline reported that Sony has delayed the film and it's release date for March 5, [57] but it was delayed to October 8, 2021 due to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic.[58] Holland revealed to IGN that filming with begin in four weeks.[59] In March 2020, Variety reports that Antonio Banderas, Sophia Ali and Tati Gabrielle are cast in key roles and the site also revealed that Fleischer has closed a deal to direct the film.[60] The film was later moved to July 16th, 2021.[61]

References

  1. The Man Behind Marvel Movie Magic Hopes To Do the Same For Gaming
  2. Naughty Dog, The Making of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
  3. 'Sahara' scribes pen 'Uncharted'
  4. Spanking the 'Drake'? David O. Russell on producers' list for popular video game adaptation
  5. Uncharted 2 Live Chat with Naughty Dog
  6. Nathan Fillion urges Twitter fans to make him Nathan Drake
  7. Naughty Dog talks with PlayStation University: Part 2 | PlayStation University | www.psuni.com
  8. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2010/12/drakes-fortune-mark-wahlberg-nate-drake-movie-david-russell.html
  9. http://movies.ign.com/articles/114/1142161p1.html
  10. http://ie.movies.ign.com/articles/114/1148368p1.html
  11. http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/wahlberg-starring-in-uncharted-with-de-niro-and-pesci-being-sought
  12. http://www.moviehole.net/201135445-exclusive-wahlberg-on-upcoming-projects
  13. http://www.movieweb.com/news/mark-walberg-confirms-he-is-nathan-drake-in-uncharted-drakes-fortune
  14. http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/82398/nathan-fillion-wants-your-help-to-get-the-role-of-nathan-drake/
  15. http://www.vg247.com/2011/03/01/nathan-fillion-defends-wahlberg-casting-decision/
  16. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/05/uncharted-drakes-fortune-mark-wahlberg-david-russell-nathan-fillion.html
  17. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118039547?categoryid=4076&cs=1&cmpid=RSS%257CNews%257CLatestNews
  18. http://www.ifc.com/fix/2012/06/uncharted-movie-halo-avi-arad
  19. http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2012/08/24/drakes-curse-uncharted-movie-loses-another-director/
  20. http://www.latestnewsexplorer.com/mgs-uc-me-movies-in-early-stages
  21. Seth Gordon To Helm Sony’s ‘Uncharted’
  22. Uncharted Movie Targeting Early 2015 Start
  23. Comic-Con: Sony Dates Two ‘Spider-Man’ Films And ‘Uncharted’
  24. Writer Mark Boal Boards Sony’s 'Uncharted' (Exclusive)
  25. Seth Gordon Leaves Uncharted Video Game Movie Adaptation
  26. Sony Pictures Dates 16 Films Through 2019!
  27. https://twitter.com/IMBrettDalton/status/640405724892282880
  28. Nolan North doesn’t believe fans want an Uncharted movie
  29. "Fans don't want an UNCHARTED MOVIE" - Nolan North Interview
  30. Producer Charles Roven Provides ‘Uncharted’ Movie Update, Talks Fan Casting
  31. Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann Offers Updates on Uncharted, Last of Us Movies
  32. ‘Bad Boys 3’ Director Joe Carnahan to Write ‘Uncharted’ Adaptation for Sony (EXCLUSIVE)
  33. Uncharted Movie Loses Its Release Date
  34. Sony Undates ‘Uncharted’, But Project Still Moving Forward; Joe Carnahan Says Opening Scene “Really Good”
  35. The Uncharted Movie Is Still on at Sony
  36. [1]
  37. Shawn Levy To Direct Uncharted Movie
  38. Exclusive: Joe Carnahan on ‘Uncharted’ and Making the Anti-‘Indiana Jones’
  39. Mark Wahlberg Confirms He’s No Longer Attached To The Uncharted Movie
  40. Sony's Uncharted Movie Just Moved One Step Closer To Happening!
  41. [2]
  42. ‘Uncharted’ Director Shawn Levy Reveals Filming Start Date and Shuts Down Fan Casting
  43. Uncharted To Film In Columbia Later This Year
  44. Exclusive: Carnahan Wrote Uncharted as an R with Crazy Action Sequences
  45. ‘Uncharted’ Reconfigured: ‘Spider-Man Homecoming’s Tom Holland To Play Young Nathan Drake For Shawn Levy
  46. Sony Pictures Eyeing Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston For UNCHARTED Movi
  47. Sony Pictures Eyeing Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston For UNCHARTED Movie
  48. Uncharted Movie Recruits Agents of SHIELD Writer
  49. 'Uncharted' Movie Adaptation Loses Director Shawn Levy
  50. ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ Director Boards ‘Uncharted’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
  51. Tom Holland's 'Uncharted' Movie Sets December 2020 Release Date
  52. Uncharted Just Lost Another Director
  53. Travis Knight to Direct Tom Holland's 'Uncharted'
  54. Mark Wahlberg Joins Tom Holland in ‘Uncharted’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
  55. Tom Holland's 'Uncharted' Losing Director Travis Knight
  56. Ruben Fleischer Atop List To Direct Tom Holland & Mark Wahlberg In Sony’s ‘Uncharted’
  57. ‘Uncharted’ Pushed Back On Sony Release Schedule
  58. What Sony’s Seismic Schedule Changes Of ‘Morbius’, ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ & More Actually Means
  59. Tom Holland: Uncharted Movie Will Start Filming in 'Four Weeks'
  60. Antonio Banderas Joins Tom Holland in ‘Uncharted’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
  61. Sony Moves Uncharted Release Date Up to July 2021
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