Netflix's Gears of War Movie Advances, Marcus Fenix's Actor Still Unknown

David Leitch, the acclaimed director behind films like *The Fall Guy*, *Atomic Blonde*, *Deadpool 2*, *Hobbs & Shaw*, and *Bullet Train*, is reportedly in negotiations to helm Netflix's adaptation of the iconic video game *Gears of War*. This news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, which also mentioned that Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce the film alongside The Coalition, the game's developer. The script is being penned by Jon Spaihts, known for his work on *Dune*.

It's been over two years since Netflix acquired the rights to *Gears of War*, and it seems the project is finally gaining momentum. Alongside the movie, an adult animation series is also in development, set to expand the *Gears* universe further. If these adaptations prove successful, fans can expect even more content in the future.

A major point of interest for fans is the casting of Marcus Fenix, the protagonist of the *Gears of War* series. Dave Bautista, a former wrestler turned actor, has publicly expressed his strong desire to portray Marcus Fenix and has received endorsement from *Gears* co-creator Cliff Bleszinski.

The video game adaptation industry is currently thriving, with hits like *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, *A Minecraft Movie*, and the *Sonic* series setting new benchmarks. Other notable adaptations include *Uncharted*, *Mortal Kombat*, and various *Resident Evil* films, showcasing the growing popularity of video game-based content.

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In a recent statement, Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer emphasized that the company remains committed to video game adaptations despite the mixed reception of the *Halo* TV series. Spencer highlighted that Microsoft is learning from each project, including *Halo* and *Fallout*, and is gaining confidence in the adaptation space. He assured the Xbox community that more adaptations are on the horizon.

"We’re learning and growing through this process, which is giving us more confidence that we should do more,” Spencer stated. “We learned from doing Halo. We learned from doing Fallout. So all of these build on themselves. And obviously we’ll have a couple that miss. But what I’d say to the Xbox community that likes this work is, ‘You’re going to see more, because we’re gaining confidence and we’re learning through this.’"

Meanwhile, in the gaming world, The Coalition is currently developing *Gears of War: E-Day*, a prequel to the series, though a release date has not yet been announced.