Games-to-Movies Update: Tekken & Silent Hill 2
Tekken
According to the Moviehole:
Dwight Little is directing, and casting agencies already received description about actors and a synopsis of the storyline:
"The film is based on the Namco videogame TEKKEN is a near future "Gladiator" style action film. It tells the story of Jin Kazama, a twenty-something street fighter who embarks on a journey to avenge his mother's death at the hands of The TEKKEN Corporation and its CEO Heihachi Mishima. Jin travels a hero's journey into the heart of TEKKEN city and the Ironfist fighting tournament,which is the greatest mixed martial arts competition in the world. He discovers his true identity and fulfils his destiny as the rightful heir to TEKKEN."
About Jin: Early 20s, tough for his age and has a developed physical presence. He is Asian, or Asian/American, a fine actor and also a natural athlete and/or martial arts practitioner. Jin should feel more man than boy and ideally have a bit of an edge, garnered from living his early life on the streets. Jin will have complex emotional scenes to play and must be convincing both as an actor and athlete. Jin Kazama is the star and lead character in TEKKEN.
Silent Hill 2
Also according to the Moviehole Roger Avary is also not returning for the sequel; remember the Cristophe Gans the director of the first one neither. Avary seems busy with Beowulf, Gans is busy with Onimusha. From other places, apparently the studio wants to get the sequel as soon as possible, and are moving ahead wit ha new director and a new writer.
Tekken
According to the Moviehole:
Dwight Little is directing, and casting agencies already received description about actors and a synopsis of the storyline:
"The film is based on the Namco videogame TEKKEN is a near future "Gladiator" style action film. It tells the story of Jin Kazama, a twenty-something street fighter who embarks on a journey to avenge his mother's death at the hands of The TEKKEN Corporation and its CEO Heihachi Mishima. Jin travels a hero's journey into the heart of TEKKEN city and the Ironfist fighting tournament,which is the greatest mixed martial arts competition in the world. He discovers his true identity and fulfils his destiny as the rightful heir to TEKKEN."
About Jin: Early 20s, tough for his age and has a developed physical presence. He is Asian, or Asian/American, a fine actor and also a natural athlete and/or martial arts practitioner. Jin should feel more man than boy and ideally have a bit of an edge, garnered from living his early life on the streets. Jin will have complex emotional scenes to play and must be convincing both as an actor and athlete. Jin Kazama is the star and lead character in TEKKEN.
Silent Hill 2
Also according to the Moviehole Roger Avary is also not returning for the sequel; remember the Cristophe Gans the director of the first one neither. Avary seems busy with Beowulf, Gans is busy with Onimusha. From other places, apparently the studio wants to get the sequel as soon as possible, and are moving ahead wit ha new director and a new writer.
