Rockstar Games has spawned numerous cinematic video game series since the company burst onto the scene back in 1998. However, while titles such asGrand Theft Auto 5andBullycaptured the hearts of players through the advanced sandbox gameplay features they have to offer, many fans continue to playRed Dead Redemption 2solely for its scripted yet sprawling Western narrative. So, given this heavy focus on storytelling, theRed Dead Redemptioncommunityhas come together to speculate on a film adaption, although this fan casting lends itself more to the comedy WesternBlazing Saddlesrather thanUnforgiven.
Many critics would concur thatRed Dead Redemption 2’sdiverse cast of colorful characters ranks among Rockstar’s crowning video game achievements, despite the game’s expansive free roam map packed with collectibles, Easter eggs, plus countless animal species. After all, there are a very select amount of video game casts that have been able to win over their audience’s affections in the same way as Arthur Morgan, Sadie Adler, and John Marston. With this being the case, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many gamers still pay tribute to the characters withstunningly creativeRed Dead Redemption 2fan tributes.
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With the endearing cast of characters helming the video game, some fans thinkRed Dead Redemption 2would serve as an interesting gritty movie. However, this time around, one fan has taken to Reddit to offer others the opportunity to see what aRed Dead Redemption 2movie adaptation might look like if they combined the action-adventure Western with the hilarious sitcom show,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.On top of this, including a supporting cast filled with several acclaimed contemporary comedians like Eric Andre and the controversial Sam Hyde.
User HowerTwo shared a series of images fromIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiathat feature the show’s comedic charactersin various Western-themed outfits and get-ups, including one rather bizarre yet hilarious wig for actor Danny DeVito. Shaping up to be a bizarre but also somewhat visually accurate interpretation ofRed Dead Redemption 2’siconic characters, the cast selection is quite broad, with the imaginary video game movie starring Charlie Day as Arthur Morgan, Rob McElhenney as John Marston, Glenn Howerton as Dutch van der Linde, Kaitlin Olson as Micah Bell, and Danny DeVito as Sadie Adler.
Many members from the community expanded upon theRed Dead Redemption 2fan movie castingwith more suggestions, such as “Bill Ponderosa as Pearson,” “The Lawyer as Strauss,” and “Charles Barbara Reynolds as Catherine Braithwaite.” But it appears this hypothetical film will include more icons from the comedy business, as one user suggested that “Sam Hyde and Eric Andre” should make an appearance, although “in varying outfits for every character” to create one of the most absurdist comedy Westerns ever released. Additionally, one user put forward that eccentric actor Jeff Goldblum should play the fugitive Abigail Marston, with Don Cheadle as Lenny Summers.
In summary, many fans would love to see what a comedic adaptation of the game would look like, particularly with the outrageously funny Danny DeVito as the guns-blazing outlaw Sadie Adler. Having said that, some users criticized that “a live-action movie adaptation would suck” since it will be challenging to “squeeze a 60-hour story” into a two-hour film. Nevertheless, despite releasing over three years ago, it’s clearRed Dead Redemption 2remains to be one of the more sought-after video game to movie adaptions.
Red Dead Redemption 2is available now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
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