According to an exclusive report from Deadline, actor Oscar Isaac is set to take on the role of the iconic Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid live-action movie adaptation. Issac, known for his role of Poe Dameron in Star Wars, even expressed his interest to portray Snake last year in an interview. It seems like he will actually get the coveted role.

Regarding the movie, not much is known, other than it will be directed by Jordan Vogt-Robets, director of Kong: Skull Island, overt MGS fan and even made a cameo in Death Stranding. Additionally, the script will apparently be written by Derek Connolly while Avi Arad will be producing.

How the movie adaptation will fit in the MGS video game timeline hasn't been revealed but we could start to get more details following this news.

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[elk1007]

I don't know.. His role in Boondock Saints was nowhere near "hick".

That's a good point.
I guess I don't get a 'secret agent' vibe from him.

 

[zazamoki]

hope it will be cg animated like resident evil, im not sure if live action going well

 

[subcon959]

I wish they would just be brave enough to cast an unknown actor who fits the role, instead of trying to play safe with currently popular actors.

 

[gameboy]

it pains me to see a picture of Naked Snake/Big Boss and not Solid Snake.

 

[pierre_l]

Sad to see Derek Connolly getting tied up in a series of projects of dubious worth. Safety Not Guaranteed was great, but he's been on a bit of a downward spiral ever since.