
Marcus Fenix is going to need not only an imposing physical presence, but a stone-cold serious actor who can express tenacity, grief, and leadership. Originally catching the attention of film-goers with his inspired turn in Guardians of the Galaxy, he demonstrated a brief, but brilliant, serious and ponderous presence in last year’s Blade Runner 2049. Not only is Bautista actively jockeying for the lead, not only is he physically built for it, but his acting chops have been proven in some incredible sci-fi film performances. This one shouldn't come as a big surprise.

But, they'd have to make sure to get the casting right for any of it to work, so here's what we think represents the best starter squad for the Gears of War film. The lengthy backstory and memorable set-pieces of the video games would seemingly translate so easily to the big screen, defining a new epic series from Epic Games, potentially turning the Microsoft console-selling exclusives into box office gold. The Gears of War franchise is framed perfectly for a high-octane, alien-shredding, bombastic sci-fi film franchise. RELATED: Rumor: 3 Gears Of War Games Coming, Including Battle Royale These Gears are reliably prone to grim one-liners, slamming into cover, and a chainsaw bayonet to the chest, all elements which seem perfect for the dramatic range and literal size of some of our top actor picks below. When looking to adapt something like Gears, who's better to fill the key roles than wrestlers - the absolute prime target for the cinematic debut of the gruff, diesel-truck-built soldiers, better known as “Gears,” in the Coalition of Ordered Governments, fighting back the nefarious and tenacious Locust Horde. Although precious few details have trickled out from the studio about the film, franchise fans, and appreciators of Bautista’s acting credits in general, are suitably hungry for more details.

On the one hand, it was exciting to hear more news about the Gears of War film, which has been quietly - and slowly - undergoing development, now in its home at Universal.

When news broke of actor Dave Bautista’s eager pursuit of the lead role in Epic Games’ Gears of War film project, gamers were hyped and wondering who could fill out the rest of the cast.
