Max In A Movie?

MaxRox! · 01-21-2004, 10:02 PM

There's been talk here and other places of our buddy Max making his way to the big screen... I find this proposition to be an interesting one.. would love to hear your thoughts as to who should play Max in a Movie...

Here's one as a thought starter... may be unknown to our Euro forum members... but check it out, Christopher Meloni from NBC's Law & Order:SVU... already a hard nosed NYPD detective (or at least he plays one on TV

- I've always wanted to use that line!!

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MaxRox! · 01-21-2004, 10:08 PM

Sorry gang.. wanted to throw in a Mona Sax Post as well... Jennifer Garner from ABC's "Alias"...

Whaddya think?

Dr.Dude · 01-21-2004, 10:22 PM

Humphrey Bogart would be the perfect Max.

Today, I don't know who would be good for that, maybe Hugh Jackman or somebody. For Mona, a few years ago I would have considered Carrie Ann-Moss, but today...noooo, definitely not. Jennifer Garner might be okay if she didn't play herself.

Considering there's a thead title "Vinnie looks like Justin Timberlake!" I guess one casting decision is done!

MaxRox! · 01-21-2004, 11:14 PM

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Considering there's a thead title "Vinnie looks like Justin Timberlake!" I guess one casting decision is done!

Yeah, and I would love to see Justin Timberlake get blown to bits in his Captain Baseball Bat Boy costume!!

Again, with all solemn apologies going out to Mariamus. We all know how she feels about Vinnie!

Mariamus · 01-22-2004, 12:03 AM

Said it before.. say it again.. Eric Mabius as Max Payne..

but with MP2 and all... Timothy Gibbs...

Ivan · 01-22-2004, 06:01 AM

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Sorry gang.. wanted to throw in a Mona Sax Post as well... Jennifer Garner from ABC's "Alias"...

Whaddya think?

PERFECT! Hehe she really looks like Mona...cool!

Moonwalker · 01-22-2004, 07:42 AM

These two would be perfect as Max Payne

Max Payne (younger) = Sami Järvi
Max Payne (older) = Timothy Gibbs

Unfortunately Sami Järvi isn't an actor, but like we all know he would be perfect Max

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If I have to choose real actor to play young Max then I would say....hmmh...am I only one who thinks Johnny Knoxville? I don't know but he really reminds me about Max

Huh? Jennifer Garner = Mona Sax?
I don't really agree. I think Jennifer looks too...childish. Mona is much more womanly. That picture about Jennifer is pretty good, but otherwise...when I see her in action...NO way.

Okay. Here's picture about Johnny.

Joonas · 01-22-2004, 09:00 AM

Anyone remember "The Invisible Man"?

Vincent Ventresca:

Couldn't find a better picture, damn Tripod and their restrictions...

Moonwalker · 01-22-2004, 09:08 AM

Aah! Invisible man is a VERY good show. One of my favorites

. Hmmh...have to stay in topic. Vincent wouldn't be too bad. Really.

Joe Siegler · 01-22-2004, 09:49 AM

I dunno, how about uh.. The guy who the character is modeled after in Max 2?

Wamplet · 01-22-2004, 09:54 AM

I think reissuing Payback under the name of Max Payne would be fine for me.

After all, the guy did lose his wife in that one and then picked up the diseased whore to start life anew.

biXen · 01-22-2004, 10:30 AM

You could might as well cast Timothy Gibbs and Kathy Tong that both play the roles in MP2, in the B movie it would be it's not like anyone would need to know how to act anyway

If you want good actors I'd go for Johnny Depp, they could always make him look a tad like something inbetween Max 1 and 2 and he's a great actor.

Maxtream · 01-22-2004, 10:36 AM

Yeah, Mel Gibson as Porter in Payback was as hard-boiled as Max, especially his voice. But right now, I think Gibson (48) is too old to play Max.

Timothy Gibbs has definitely got Max's looks but I doubt he can pull off the part as an actor. I've seen him just once in an episode of Sex and the City, and he didn't gave a memorable performance to me. He's a very handsome actor but being just 5'9'', he's almost as short as Tom Cruise.

What about James McCaffrey? I recently saw him in American Splendor. It was just a small part but when he opened his mouth, talking in Max's voice, it put a big smile on my face. There's even a slight similarity in the looks, and he's 6ft+. I bet he could nail the part.

-Maxtream

Wamplet · 01-22-2004, 10:39 AM

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I've seen him just once in an episode of Sex and the City, and he didn't gave a memorable performance to me.

haha, that sounds soooo embarassing.

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What about James McCaffrey? I recently saw him in American Splendor. It was just a small part but when he opened his mouth, talking in Max's voice, it put a big smile on my face. There's even a slight similarity in the looks, and he's 6ft+. I bet he could nail the part.

I like him, too. He was on VIPAR! \o/ He's already played the "cop" part, before.

MaxRox! · 01-22-2004, 11:05 AM

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Mel Gibson as Porter in Payback was as hard-boiled as Max, especially his voice. But right now, I think Gibson (48) is too old to play Max

yah, that's what i thought too!

in fact, until right now... i never really noticed the similarities between Payback and the Max Payne story... hmmmm.... weird....

MaxRox! · 01-22-2004, 11:07 AM

No one else likes Chris Meloni as Max... ?

Wamplet · 01-22-2004, 11:14 AM

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No one else likes Chris Meloni as Max... ?

No, his hair is too damn short.

MaxRox! · 01-22-2004, 12:07 PM

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No, his hair is too damn short.

What, a guy can't grow his hair for a part???!!

Wamplet · 01-22-2004, 12:34 PM

I'm not saying he can't but if he plans to play in the movie and the script is already out, he better go get himself a bottle of Propecia or something.

ADM · 01-22-2004, 02:08 PM

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No, his hair is too damn short.

What, a guy can't grow his hair for a part???!!

lol.. sorry Wamp but you got pwned :P

Hypher · 01-22-2004, 02:43 PM

i'd go see it a billion times if johnny knoxville, johhny depp or james mccaffery got the role...timothey gibbs? no

Antoni · 01-22-2004, 03:51 PM

I was too thinking that James McAffrey could be Max Payne, because when i saw his picture I was thinking that "he could really be Max in the movie". And when he is Max`s voice in the game, so that could be perfect. Though it may not matter THAT much if the voice wouldn`t be the same, if someone else would be in the role of Max, but anyways James McAffrey would really fit the role.

Wamplet · 01-22-2004, 03:58 PM

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lol.. sorry Wamp but you got pwned :P

The guy looks like he is blading though, so I didn't if he could grow the hair out right, without resorting to a wig.

Moonwalker · 01-23-2004, 01:19 AM

Could someone post here a good picture about James Mccarfey? I have never seen him. I know: I could go to find that myself... but surfing in internet with my crappy computer? No thanks and I'm just too tired right now

. Need some more coffee.

fmuder · 01-23-2004, 01:28 AM

Go here

EDIT: damn it, i hate frame website, just go to the link and check it out.

Moonwalker · 01-23-2004, 01:47 AM

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Here's one.

Err...I can't see it.

The Baskinator · 01-23-2004, 11:38 AM

Once again, I nominate Oliver Platt for Frankie Niagara.

GO OLIVER! \o/

Joonas · 01-23-2004, 11:49 AM

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Once again, I nominate Oliver Platt for Frankie Niagara.

GO OLIVER! \o/

Who?

L.J. · 01-23-2004, 12:12 PM

WHOA!!!!!

Even if this movie is going to be an A-List Hollywood production, we gotta get James McCaffrey in! Die his hair black, slap on a leather coat, and badda bing...

... You've got you're Max Payne!

Joe Siegler · 01-23-2004, 12:57 PM

Oliver Platt, eh?

Van Hamies · 01-23-2004, 01:33 PM

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No one else likes Chris Meloni as Max... ?

No, no and NO!
I can still picture him in OZ and the shower scenes.... that would ruin Max forever!

Moonwalker · 01-23-2004, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the link fmuder

. Now I know what does this guy looks like. Not bad

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Wamplet · 01-23-2004, 04:08 PM

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Could someone post here a good picture about James Mccarfey? I have never seen him. I know: I could go to find that myself... but surfing in internet with my crappy computer? No thanks and I'm just too tired right now

. Need some more coffee.

Hypher · 01-23-2004, 05:34 PM

*droools* omg I would so melt if he talked to me!

Joonas · 01-23-2004, 06:05 PM

Checking your avatar, it seems that he already yelled at you...

FullMetalJacket · 01-24-2004, 09:47 AM

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Said it before.. say it again.. Eric Mabius as Max Payne..

He's too thin. He definitely does have a resemblance, though... since I remember at school, when Resident Evil first came out in theaters and I was asking my friends who lived at the end, all of them said, "The girl, and that dude that looks like Max Payne."

I could do it, if I were, like, ten years older.

Honestly though, whatever actor you choose, you could always have James McCaffrey dub over that actor's lines.

biXen · 01-25-2004, 07:52 AM

Screw that, have him talking without the actor opening his mouth at all, real graphic novel feeling.

Ivan · 01-25-2004, 07:58 AM

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If I have to choose real actor to play young Max then I would say....hmmh...am I only one who thinks Johnny Knoxville? I don't know but he really reminds me about Max

I totally agree, on this picture, he looks freaking a lot like max payne young, but for the old one I will choose: Arnold Swageblablabla

Bruce Hamilton · 01-25-2004, 10:28 AM

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Honestly though, whatever actor you choose, you could always have James McCaffrey dub over that actor's lines.

Well... If you're having James McCaffrey do the voice, you need the original Max Paye... Sam Lake!

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...for the old one I will choose: Arnold Swageblablabla

*spew* coffee sprays on monitor *spew* Damn you, Ivan!

/me wipes coffee off monitor

Ivan · 01-25-2004, 10:37 AM

Well what!

Am-I suposs to know how to spell this name?! I heard somewhere that it means little black guy...no offense. Bullet-time will be called *Judgment Time, better run or you will get killed by big oncle Arnie* For Vinnie's role the Ousborn guy will be perfect: **** THE DOG PISSED ON THE COUCH! DONT FILM MY ASS, DAMN YOU! Wow!

Vlad will be Bruce William or Willis [dont remember]... Mona will be Cameron Diaz and Winterson will be MOMAN DION. See? Everything is planned!

01-22-2004, 09:49 AM	#10
Joe Siegler 3D Realms Staff	Re: Max In A Movie? I dunno, how about uh.. The guy who the character is modeled after in Max 2? __________________ Apogee / 3D Realms Employee: Dec 14, 1992 - May 22, 2009, Oct 23, 2014 - current "Lifting up the Cross to the waiting lost" - Petra \| John 3:16

01-23-2004, 12:57 PM	#30
Joe Siegler 3D Realms Staff	Re: Max In A Movie? Oliver Platt, eh? __________________ Apogee / 3D Realms Employee: Dec 14, 1992 - May 22, 2009, Oct 23, 2014 - current "Lifting up the Cross to the waiting lost" - Petra \| John 3:16

01-21-2004, 10:22 PM	#3
Dr.Dude	Re: Max In A Movie? Humphrey Bogart would be the perfect Max. Today, I don't know who would be good for that, maybe Hugh Jackman or somebody. For Mona, a few years ago I would have considered Carrie Ann-Moss, but today...noooo, definitely not. Jennifer Garner might be okay if she didn't play herself. Considering there's a thead title "Vinnie looks like Justin Timberlake!" I guess one casting decision is done! __________________ "The wise dude only quotes himself." -Dr.Dude

01-22-2004, 12:03 AM	#5
Mariamus	Re: Max In A Movie? Said it before.. say it again.. Eric Mabius as Max Payne.. but with MP2 and all... Timothy Gibbs... __________________ I would venture to warn against too great intimacy with artists as it is very seductive and a little dangerous.” - Queen Victoria Indeed, America's new slogan is slowly becoming "Land of the free.. unless it offends anyone!" - Hudson

01-22-2004, 09:00 AM	#8
Joonas	Re: Max In A Movie? Anyone remember "The Invisible Man"? Vincent Ventresca: Couldn't find a better picture, damn Tripod and their restrictions... __________________ Deep Six's Content/Staff Director: http://www.3dap.com/maxpayne/ E-mail and MSN Messenger: [email protected]

01-22-2004, 09:08 AM	#9
Moonwalker	Re: Max In A Movie? Aah! Invisible man is a VERY good show. One of my favorites . Hmmh...have to stay in topic. Vincent wouldn't be too bad. Really.

01-22-2004, 09:54 AM	#11
Wamplet	Re: Max In A Movie? I think reissuing Payback under the name of Max Payne would be fine for me. After all, the guy did lose his wife in that one and then picked up the diseased whore to start life anew. __________________ "IT'S HUGE!!!!" -chimera I think it's a 17"... or maybe it's a 19"..... it's huge... and bulky! but it has served me quite well -Mariamus "You're dying after Wamplet and Politics." -L'Bulgeur "By god... Wamp has a point." -Damien_Azreal

01-22-2004, 10:30 AM	#12
biXen	Re: Max In A Movie? You could might as well cast Timothy Gibbs and Kathy Tong that both play the roles in MP2, in the B movie it would be it's not like anyone would need to know how to act anyway If you want good actors I'd go for Johnny Depp, they could always make him look a tad like something inbetween Max 1 and 2 and he's a great actor. __________________ bee-digital - my new web dev blog Max Payne fan site Alan Wake fan site

01-22-2004, 10:36 AM	#13
Maxtream	Re: Max In A Movie? Yeah, Mel Gibson as Porter in Payback was as hard-boiled as Max, especially his voice. But right now, I think Gibson (48) is too old to play Max. Timothy Gibbs has definitely got Max's looks but I doubt he can pull off the part as an actor. I've seen him just once in an episode of Sex and the City, and he didn't gave a memorable performance to me. He's a very handsome actor but being just 5'9'', he's almost as short as Tom Cruise. What about James McCaffrey? I recently saw him in American Splendor. It was just a small part but when he opened his mouth, talking in Max's voice, it put a big smile on my face. There's even a slight similarity in the looks, and he's 6ft+. I bet he could nail the part. -Maxtream __________________ I swim in you - In your dark rivers - Dive in your mind Search for your monsters - Search for resistance - Sink into the mud Dance in the halls of insanity Yet madness is - Your highest deed - Your vanity

01-22-2004, 11:07 AM	#16
MaxRox!	Re: Max In A Movie? No one else likes Chris Meloni as Max... ? __________________ "I lied to myself it was over. I was still alive, my loved ones were still dead. It wasn't over." - Max Payne "After every weekend, there is a Monday morning... I hate Mondays" - Sadie Payne

01-22-2004, 12:34 PM	#19
Wamplet	Re: Max In A Movie? I'm not saying he can't but if he plans to play in the movie and the script is already out, he better go get himself a bottle of Propecia or something. __________________ "IT'S HUGE!!!!" -chimera I think it's a 17"... or maybe it's a 19"..... it's huge... and bulky! but it has served me quite well -Mariamus "You're dying after Wamplet and Politics." -L'Bulgeur "By god... Wamp has a point." -Damien_Azreal

01-22-2004, 02:43 PM	#21
Hypher	Re: Max In A Movie? i'd go see it a billion times if johnny knoxville, johhny depp or james mccaffery got the role...timothey gibbs? no __________________ 2 legit 2 quit -They will see us waving from such great heights-

01-22-2004, 03:51 PM	#22
Antoni	Re: Max In A Movie? I was too thinking that James McAffrey could be Max Payne, because when i saw his picture I was thinking that "he could really be Max in the movie". And when he is Max`s voice in the game, so that could be perfect. Though it may not matter THAT much if the voice wouldn`t be the same, if someone else would be in the role of Max, but anyways James McAffrey would really fit the role. __________________ No pain, no gain.

01-23-2004, 01:19 AM	#24
Moonwalker	Re: Max In A Movie? Could someone post here a good picture about James Mccarfey? I have never seen him. I know: I could go to find that myself... but surfing in internet with my crappy computer? No thanks and I'm just too tired right now . Need some more coffee.

01-23-2004, 01:28 AM	#25
fmuder	Re: Max In A Movie? Go here EDIT: damn it, i hate frame website, just go to the link and check it out.

01-23-2004, 11:38 AM	#27
The Baskinator	Re: Max In A Movie? Once again, I nominate Oliver Platt for Frankie Niagara. GO OLIVER! \o/ __________________ Stay frosty. "Friends? These are my only friends! Grown up nerds, like Gore Vidal, and even he's kissed more boys than I ever will.

01-23-2004, 12:12 PM	#29
L.J.	Re: Max In A Movie? WHOA!!!!! Even if this movie is going to be an A-List Hollywood production, we gotta get James McCaffrey in! Die his hair black, slap on a leather coat, and badda bing... ... You've got you're Max Payne! __________________ Deep Six Content Writer \| Dad Payne

01-23-2004, 03:04 PM	#32
Moonwalker	Re: Max In A Movie? Thanks for the link fmuder . Now I know what does this guy looks like. Not bad .

01-23-2004, 05:34 PM	#34
Hypher	Re: Max In A Movie? droools omg I would so melt if he talked to me! __________________ 2 legit 2 quit -They will see us waving from such great heights-

01-23-2004, 06:05 PM	#35
Joonas	Re: Max In A Movie? Checking your avatar, it seems that he already yelled at you... __________________ Deep Six's Content/Staff Director: http://www.3dap.com/maxpayne/ E-mail and MSN Messenger: [email protected]

01-25-2004, 07:52 AM	#37
biXen	Re: Max In A Movie? Screw that, have him talking without the actor opening his mouth at all, real graphic novel feeling. __________________ bee-digital - my new web dev blog Max Payne fan site Alan Wake fan site

01-25-2004, 10:37 AM	#40
Ivan	Re: Max In A Movie? Well what! Am-I suposs to know how to spell this name?! I heard somewhere that it means little black guy...no offense. Bullet-time will be called Judgment Time, better run or you will get killed by big oncle Arnie For Vinnie's role the Ousborn guy will be perfect: **** THE DOG PISSED ON THE COUCH! DONT FILM MY ASS, DAMN YOU! Wow! Vlad will be Bruce William or Willis [dont remember]... Mona will be Cameron Diaz and Winterson will be MOMAN DION. See? Everything is planned!