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The actor that should play 47

posted 8 years ago by joepblox
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We've al hoped that David Bateson (the voice in the games) would eventually play 47 in the movies. I do however understand the moviemakers in that Bateson might not be a perfect fit in live action. So who else could play him?

Personally, I would love to see Ulrich Thomsen in the role. He played a different role in the first Hitman movie, but would make a perfect fit to play 47 himself. He plays Kai Proctor in the tv show Banshee.

Here are a few highlights making him fit for the job:

- He is a great actor
- He has the right voice: https://youtu.be/cLuakzL3Hzg
- He can be very serious and intimidation: https://youtu.be/_eZ_e3aEBFg
- He can pull of action scenes, as seen above
- He looks like he can sport a bald head (unlike Timothy Olyphant!) See http://tinyurl.com/gu58hgh

What do you guys think?
Or do you see a different actor in the role?

[–] 8 years ago

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[–] kidjay83 8 years ago

actor that should play him timothy olyphant

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[–] smoke13 8 years ago

I've been saying for years the only person who should play 47 is Michael Fassbender. David Bateson I'm sure would've been great...15 years ago...plus he's a little on the short side compared the the digital character modelled on him.

[–] McTibb 7 years ago

I don't have a name off the top of my head but in my opinion to make a good Hitman movie you need a believable 47. Use an unknown if necessary but use a big built guy who is tall and bald with strong features, a gravelly voice and who isn't in his mid 30s. My impression from playing the games is 47 is at least 10 years older than that.
Also what happened to silent assassin? 47 is supposed to be top of his game yet always its all out fire fight. And dont tell me you cant have a good assassin movie without big fight scenes cos I've seen Leon.