It is hard to believe that, despite featuring one of the most incredible narratives in gaming history, Red Dead Redemption has never been picked up for a live-action adaptation. After all, it does not take much for any game that has received a whiff of popularity to soon receive the live-action treatment, but for whatever reason, Rockstar's hit franchise has been left in the dust.
With some adaptations leaving a lot to be desired, this may be for the best, but it has not stopped fans from speculating which actors could take on some of the most iconic roles, such as Arthur or John, in a live-action series or movie of Red Dead Redemption.
Consisting of three installments, with the most recent entry being 2018's Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar's Red Dead franchise is perhaps its second most successful behind Grand Theft Auto. Set across vast open-worlds and following the story of outlaws operating across the Wild West, it has received praise for its narrative, performances, setting, gameplay, and attention to detail. As such, it could make for an award-winning adaptation if it was to ever be picked up. So what is stopping them?...
