Red Dead Redemption 7 Actors Who Should Play Arthur Morgan & 7 Who Should Play John Marston
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Red Dead Redemption 7 Actors Who Should Play Arthur Morgan & 7 Who Should Play John Marston
If Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption was adapted into live-action, here are the actors who should portray Arthur Morgan and John Marston. The series has been making waves in the gaming community for over a decade. Be it the celebrated 2010 original - not counting 2004's Red Dead Revolver - with John Marston as the main protagonist or the similarly praised 2018 sequel, RDR earned its stripes with an . With the trend of adapting successful games into blockbusters, or at least trying to do so, it wouldn't be surprising to see the poster child of Wild West video games earn a movie adaptation. One crucial factor for creating a good adaptation, in this case, would be the casting. Film John Marston and Arthur Morgan need to be on point with their video game counterparts. Here are 14 actors who could do the iconic duo justice. Updated on April 7, 2021, by Thomas Bowen: With more and more video game adaptations being announced each month, it seems like only a matter of time before Rockstar gets in on the act. The company is ; several of which are pretty well suited to the typical movie or television show treatment. Of all of the great Rockstar games though, it's perhaps Red Dead Redemption that would work best; sliding neatly into the pre-existing western genre. Were a Red Dead movie to actually be made though, casting it would not be easy; not only because of how important the lead characters are to series fans but also due to how many great actors could comfortably step into Arthur or John's shoes. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Arthur Morgan Josh Holloway
ABC's Lost was an incredibly divisive show, but one thing that most can agree on is that Sawyer was a wonderfully complex character. While on the outside he was a badass scoundrel, there was an awful lot of good within the character too; particularly when it came to his interactions with Kate. Few actors could have made Sawyer work quite as well as Josh Holloway and it's for this reason that he deserves a shot at Arthur Morgan. and so history would suggest that Holloway has what it takes. He may be a little rusty, but talent like his is not the kind that's lost over time. John Marston Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus has done a wonderful job of portraying Daryl Dixon in AMC's The Walking Dead. Whether he has the talent needed to step out of the character's shadow when the time finally comes remains to be seen, although all of the early signs seem to suggest that he does. His performance in Death Stranding was fantastic throughout despite it being a fairly unfamiliar medium for the actor. When combined with his raspy voice and rugged looks, a similar performance would make him the perfect John Marston and many of the he's picked up while working on The Walking Dead would definitely come in handy too. Arthur Morgan Josh Brolin
Perhaps in his younger days, Josh Brolin would have made for a great John Marston. As he has matured though, so too has his suitability for the role of Arthur. The actor has no problems commanding the audience's attention and has the kind of gravitas required to make sound profound rather than like the ramblings of a lowlife. Brolin also has experience in westerns, having starred in the Coen brothers' fantastic neo-western crime thriller No Country for Old Men. Anybody doubting his ability to pull off a character as intricate and complex as Arthur need only watch that movie, as his character Llewelyn Moss is not all that dissimilar to Arthur and is expertly brought to life by the veteran actor. John Marston Christian Bale
Christian Bale has played some huge roles throughout his career and has rarely disappointed. He's been riding horses since he was eleven years old too and has done so on-screen on numerous occasions. Perhaps the most notable of these came in the 2007 3:10 to Yuma remake, which also happens to be a pretty solid western. Bale is an incredibly versatile actor who is capable of playing a wide range of roles, although has actually already played several characters who are similar to John in the past. The pair also look somewhat alike and Bale's would definitely be the big name that a character of John's quality deserves. Arthur Morgan Roger Clark
There is no better place to start than at the beginning. Roger Clark lent his voice to Arthur Morgan for the entirety of RDR2. He also gave his features to the blond outlaw. Since Clark is fused with Morgan even in the games, he would be a perfect candidate for a live-action adaptation. The most important thing is that Arthur developed as a character over several years, and Clark was there the entire way. He knows the character inside out. Clark not only voice acted Arthur either but acted as the character. There is no more natural pick for Arthur Morgan than Roger Clark. John Marston James Franco
Franco might not be everyone's cup of tea, but the dark-haired Californian was able to transform into Tommy Wiseau for the award-winning The Disaster Artist. It takes some serious acting skills to avoid making that character a complete caricature while staying true to his strange journey. Franco knows how to mix profound and funny, which is the staple of the RDR world. He also tried on cowboy boots for a role in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs that also centered around redemption. Arthur Morgan Chris Hemsworth
Hemsworth would fit the titular enforcer of the Van der Linde gang like a glove. Arthur plays as an imposing brawler that could strangle a grizzly. And the Thor actor strikes an imposing figure on the screen. Arthur's journey throughout Red Dead Redemption makes him a fantastic protagonist. He goes from someone who initially seems untouchable to a dying and fragile man. Arthur's arc also correlates with the development of 's Thor, as they both come off their high horses. The difference is that Arthur doesn't get a second chance. John Marston Benicio del Toro
Toro's role as Alejandro in the 2015 action thriller Sicario proved that the Puerto Rican actor knows how to portray a broken family man. Moreso, Alejandro's quieter moments that sharply contrasts with his outburst of pure and efficient violence prove that Toro a two-faced character without breaking a sweat. Known for his erroneous method, there is no doubt that Toro will research John Marston from top to bottom. In this instance, the meticulous actor could provide a way to rise above the common issue where movies based on video games fail to capture the spirit of the source material. Arthur Morgan Brad Pitt
This year, Hollywood's heartthrob got Oscar-nominated for the best supporting actor. That doesn't mean Brad Pitt's Oscar role as stuntman Cliff Booth belongs to the sidelines. For a live-action RDR, it is quite the opposite. Pitt's embodiment of hardy body double to a dilapidating Hollywood start shows that he knows how to play a modern-day outlaw. A man wrapped in morbid mystery and a Hawaiian shirt, Cliff is the perfect balance of hysterical and intimidating. He loves animals and, if not irritated, speaks in a laid-back drawl. That is until somebody decides to push his buttons. Then carnage follows. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood got Pitt an award nomination, but it also showed that he would make one fine Arthur Morgan. John Marston Kit Harington
The actor famed for his portrayal of Jon Snow in George R. R. Martin's adaptation is another pick for Marston. The revered fantasy series proves that Harington knows his way around a betrayed warrior archetype. The British actor also starred in the 2016 frontier thriller Brimstone, so he is familiar with the tidings of a Wild West drama. Furthermore, Brimstone explored a different side of living on the prairie. Red Dead Redemption and Marston might be full-blooded Western tropes in many aspects, but they are simultaneously the deconstruction of the genre and its heroes. Harington would shine as the protagonist. Arthur Morgan Casper Van Dien
The American actor with Dutch roots has fallen through the cracks a little in recent years, however, his '90s performance in Starship Troopers remains iconic. A military brat who went to an army school, Van Dien, would handle Arthur physically without a doubt. Nimble with affable antagonism, the portrayer of Juan Rico also demonstrates Van Dien's capability to add layers to a character. Be it a pretense of dumb muscle, childish excitement, or the more reflective core of Morgan's personality, Van Dien would have his work cut out for him. But as a hardy fellow with a spark for eccentric humor, Van Dien already has a solid base to build on. John Marston Orlando Bloom
From the most iconic film elven archer to the U.S. Army Ranger, Bloom has walked the sharpshooter line since the age of nineteen. Admittedly, as his only Western role came alongside Heath Ledger in 2003's Ned Kelly, so there isn't much to go by in terms of genre experience. However, Bloom proved that he is more than comfortable portraying a fighter torn between a lone wolf and people he cares about. The Canterbury native is also the perfect age to portray John Marston. Arthur Morgan Chris Evans
Arthur's personality bears a resemblance to . As Micah calls him during one of the early missions, "big shadow, little tree." The complexity of Morgan's character encapsulates the struggles to negotiate two very different faces of the nineteenth-century United States. The wild, gun-blazing world of the past and the arising Western civilization. And like Steve Rogers, Morgan feels out of place in this new world. Thus Evans, who portrayed the titular Marvel hero in all the film adaptations, might be able to provide a deeper look into what it means and meant to be an American. John Marston Keanu Reeves
Reeves brings on the screen a perfect mix of a cold, calculated assassin and sardonic gentleman. In the John Wick trilogy, Reeves without a problem portrays the most violent and efficient killer protagonist badge. On the other hand, Reeves knows how to make John's cause sympathetic to the audience. The tranquil fury that seems to always cycle in Wick's veins makes him exhilarating to watch. The actor also knows when to release the pressure and deliver a more restrained performance. Finding the perfect balance between withheld anger and emotional discharge is crucial to portraying a character like John Marston, and Keanu Reeves is a master.