According to a Variety report, Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg is in negotiations to play as Max Payne in Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming live action movie based on the game.
[blockquote2]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.[/blockquote2]Directed by John Moore, the film is set to begin shooting after Wahlberg finishes DreamWorks' The Lovely Bones.
Mark Wahlberg to star in 'Max' [Variety]