Despite the fact that many times the adaptations made from video game storylines end up disappointing fans, Hollywood continues to strive to produce new live-action based on these stories because they are highly profitable, which is why it has been revealed that John Cena is being eyed to play Duke Nukem in the video game movie.
After becoming one of the most popular wrestlers in WWE, John Cena, is looking to strengthen his reputation in the world of cinema. After his debut in the film, ‘The Marine’, he has been forging a solid career in Hollywood, to the extent that we will soon see him in the new installment of ‘Fast and Furious’ and in ‘The Suicide Squad’, a feature film that will allow him to star in a series focused on his character, ‘Peacemaker’.
A few years ago, Paramount Pictures was interested in bringing the popular video game, ‘Duken Nukem’, to the big screen, and apparently the project is being revived, so according to media sources, John Cena is being considered to portray the muscular hero in the film and certainly, the role fits him perfectly.
It is said that the actor was considered for the role for years and now that the film is being resumed, the studio is still interested in, John Cena, who thanks to his physique and profile, fits flawlessly with the description of the character. If he gets the role, this would undoubtedly help the actor’s career reach new heights, which in turn would open the door to other productions.
The game’s plot takes place in 1997 the future for the time it came out and revolves around Duke Nukem, a hero hired by the CIA, to stop Dr. Proton, an evil scientist who seeks to conquer the world with the help of his army of Techbots. At the time of its release, the video game was a sensation and is considered today as a classic. The studio will have to make a great adaptation if it does not want to gain the ire of fans.
If John Cena plays Duke Nukem in the new live-action video game, it is said to have an approach similar to that of the ‘Deadpool’ installments, so we can expect a rather violent film with a touch of dark humor, which he would definitely characterize.
