10 Promising Video Game Movies That ALMOST Happened

10. Kane & Lynch

In 2007, IO Interactive created a brand new franchise that was set to be a major next-gen brand; Kane & Lynch: Dead Men. In a first time ever, a game-to-movie adaptation was signed even before the game released!

A script by Kyle Ward made rounds and Bruce Willis signed as Kane, with him stating it was one of 'the best action movie scripts ever'. Jamie Foxx became attached as Lynch, the psycho equation of the duo. Legendary stunt coordinator Simon Crane came aboard to make his directorial debut with it gearing up for a 2011 release.

What Happened?

The filming date stalled, with a push back to 2013. It didn't help that the game released to mixed reviews, with the hype quickly fizzling out.

The initial talent left but then in 2013, the script was reworked with F. Gary Gray directing, plus Gerald Butler as Kane and Vin Diesel as Lynch (wtf!). It stalled and eventually died though.

Why Was It Promising?

Regardless of the actual game's flaws, it still held a strong cinematic appeal and premise. With the strength of the attached talent (in both variations), this could've easily made for a sure-fire satisfying hard-R action rollercoaster at the least.