Metal Gear series is beloved in the community for its action-adventure stealth gameplay and for its iconic protagonist Solid Snake. With the new Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake scheduled for release this year, fans have been speculating on many things.
Hideo Kojima, the creative mind behind the series, recently said that if the game ever gets a live-action adaptation he would like to see Tom Burke as the protagonist, Solid Snake. After this statement, fans have been buzzing about Metal Gear getting a movie adaptation.
Resemblance and Range: Why Tom Burke Fits the Bill as Solid Snake
Hideo Kojima recently said that he believes Tom Burke possess the charisma, intensity, and physicality to justify him as Solid Snake. This statement from the mind behind the Metal Gear franchise has made everyone in the gaming and entertainment community excited. Many believe that this has the potential to be a groundbreaking cinematic adaptation.
But what is it about Tom Burke that makes him the ideal choice? Known for his roles in The Musketeers and most recently in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Burke has caught Kojima’s eye as the perfect candidate to bring the legendary soldier to life.
「マッドマックス:フュリオサ」。アニャもクリヘムも素晴らしいが、さらに今回、瞠目すべきはこの二人。この二人の新キャラクターがカッコ良過ぎる！演じた俳優たちもブレイクするのは間違いない。フュリオサの母親であるメリー(小林ゆう)役を演じるのは、「恋するプリテンダー」にも出ていたチャーリ… pic.twitter.com/lyH8vsHbSH
— 小島秀夫 (@Kojima_Hideo) May 25, 2024
Burke not only has the talent to play the role of Solid Snake, but his physical resemblance to Solid Snake is also uncanny. This makes him a natural fit for the role. He has shown that he can have a commanding presence and aura of confidence surrounding him like the iconic video game character.
As an actor who is not afraid to play complex characters, Burke would undoubtedly bring a fresh and nostalgic perspective to Solid Snake, breathing new life into the beloved gaming icon.
The Prospects of a Metal Gear Movie Adaptation
Whether or not, fans will see the Metal Gear live-action movie is a hard question to answer. With Hollywood not having a good track record when it comes to adapting video games for the big screen, Metal Gear’s complex characters and narrative will make the challenge even harder.
But if Hideo Kojima has his way, Tom Burke will be the one who will wear the Solid Snake’s iconic bandana and infiltrate enemy territory. If Burke’s performances are anything to go by, fans can take a sigh of relief that they’re in for a treat.
As fans eagerly await any news on the Metal Gear movie or the new remake in work, one thing is certain: Tom Burke as Solid Snake will bring the video game character to reality.
