Getting Fans To Geek Out Was A Priority, If Only Because There’s Still Doubt That Fillion Could Play Nathan Drake.

Aside from the fact that fillion shares the same first name as the character, the actor actually looks incredibly similar to nathan drake. When a film adaptation of the hit uncharted game series first went into development in 2008, firefly fan favorite fillion was among fans' top choices to play rebellious treasure hunter drake. Yes, he looks more like drake than tom holland, and yes, he was drake in a fan film a few years ago, but that’s such a bland reason for casting him.

Nathan Fillion Is Nathan Drake In This Live Action Uncharted Short Film. Based On The Video Game Series By Naughty Dog;

This was further explored in a thief's end where it is revealed that drake's real name is nathan morgan. But in real world terms, nathan drake was based off johnny knoxville. Sony’s film adaptation has been in various stages of development for years, and yet fillion was never officially attached to the role despite being the top pick to play drake across internet message boards and social media.

However, His Age Is One Factor That Many Still Cannot Get Over.

The ages don’t add up either; Nathan fillion breaks silence on uncharted movie and nathan drake snub. Fans have been awaiting the arrival of a movie based on the popular video game franchise.

Nathan Drake (Né Morgan) Is A Fictional Character And The Protagonist Of The Uncharted Video Game Series, Developed By Naughty Dog.

Is nathan drake based on a real person? Nathan fillion fits this as drake. And any resemblance he has towards fillion is coincidental no matter how great a nate that fillion would have made in years gone by.

Written By Ungar And Jesse Wheeler, The Film Tracks Fillion As Drake, Who’s After Some Ancient Artifacts That Might Lead To Some Real Treasure.

Of course, persona wise, fillion is closer. He supported the idea as well and even encouraged it. Drake is 31 in the first game, while fillion is currently 50.