20th Century Fox has signed Mark Wahlberg to star in Max Payne, a live-action adaptation of the bestselling Rockstar video game that will begin shooting early next year. John Moore will direct.

Variety says Wahlberg is negotiating to play the titular cop who is haunted by the tragic loss of his family and has little regard for rules as he investigates a series of mysterious murders. He finds himself up against an adversary bent on destroying Max and the streets he protects.

The script was written by Beau Thorne. Julie Yorn is producing through Firm Films, along with Scott Faye.

I couldn't think of a better Max Payne myself. I think he'll play the part perfectly.

Yup he really matches Max Payne, and they can't mess up with the story since Max Payne is pretty much exactly like a Hollywood movie, if this is messed up there is no more hope for video game movies.

A good choice. I'd like to see a Max Payne movie, like greyfox said it's not exactly hard to mess up.

Aw, I gotta see this. This is gonna rule so hard.

EDIT: This topic also made me realize that I still haven't even played Max Payne 2! I better get on that shit.

It's going to be a 2010 film, according to Wikipedia and IMDB.

So, you guys have a pretty long wait.

2010?
Well at least they aren't rushing it.

haven't played Max Payne in a long time, I might track it down.

I shoould probably buy it again. :P

But Markie Mark sounds like a pretty good choice to play Payne.

Hmm, I have doubts. I mean video game - film adaptations are hardly stellar. But who knows?

And I'd just want to let some of you know, I've spotted copies of Max Payne 1 and 2 for under 3 dollars at EB/Gamestop...a steal if I ever saw one.

awsome, I cant wait, wahlberg is gonna be badass. ^_^

He seems pretty awsome for the role but i think Clive Owen might be a better Max.