We've seen countless video games adapted into films over the last several years, and some of them have even been pretty good. But one project has been in development hell for years, a movie based on the sci-fi action franchise Gears of War. But now it looks like a movie may finally be happening as Dune screenwriter Jon Spaihts has been tapped by Netflix to write it. Now, the movie needs a lead, so somebody call Dave Bautista.
There have been attempts to make Gears of War for the screen for years, and Dave Bautista has made no secret of the fact that he wants the role. Back when Universal had the rights to the IP Bautista revealed he had talked to them specifically about being involved, but could make no headway. Assuming he still wants the role, I honestly can't think of anybody better suited for the part. Some people seem to think Dwayne Johnson should lead a Gears of War movie, but those people are nuts and cannot be trusted.
