Duke Nukem film in the works

If you remember the Duke Nukem series, then you've probably been playing video games for a long time. The last game in the series that wasn't just a mobile phone platformer came out in 2002, while the last time the series was a household name of sorts was more like 1996 (when Duke Nukem 3D came out). Since then, the series has languished while its next game, Duke Nukem Forever, has been in production purgatory for more than 10 years. In fact, the series has now won significantly more Vaporware Awards than it ever did for actual products, which is a feat in itself.

Still, people seem interested in ol' Duke and with Forever finally seeming like a possibility, Hollywood has begun to take an interest as well. According to Kotaku, producer Scott Faye from the upcoming game-to-film adaptation Max Payne. “I'm working diligently at making a Duke Nukem movie scenario that will live up to the character and its import in the video game world,” said Faye. “As is the case with all of my game adaptations, I'd rather not make the movie than make a poor adaptation.”

Faye explained that he won't be pitching the project to studios until he feels good about his preliminary work, but if his future project is a success he shouldn't have too much trouble. Aside from sharing a predeliction for heroes with ridiculous names, the games have equally over-the-top tones and would probably play for the same crowds. Faye is also working on an adaptation of American McGee's Alice, but that seems to be on the backburner for now since its proposed lead, Sarah Michelle Gellar, opted out.

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