I really hope your right about the devs having final say. I have no problem with Russell making Uncharted with his own vision, but only as long as he respects the source material.

I'm feeling excited again too, but I'm hesitant that this will just turn into crap.

But at this point it seems like the movie is still in the planing stages and still doesn't even have a story. As I reread Russell LA Times quote it seemed more like an idea he wanted to pursue and less something he had written as the plot.

It's all up in the air, I just hope everything lands in place.

I'm not so sure Naughty Dog does have the final say. My guess is they don't. Rather, they probably have enough influence that if they REALLY hated something being done and pitched a fit enough, that Sony would listen just for the sake of keeping Naughty Dog happy. But I don't think it's like Naughty Dog has final say or ultimate veto power.

That being said, I do believe they are kept in the loop enough and have enough influence that they can make some things happen (or not happen).

Not sure why Wahlberg said that though or what's really going on here. However, yes, I'm excited again for this movie.

Actually they have absolutely no control over it at all. ND sold the rights to Sony Pictures to make a film, and thats that. ND has no rights to anything more than getting some of the profit from the film, and even that is not really likely unless it makes tons of money.

ND can't and won't have any say in story, characters, or movie production. unless of course the director or someone asks for their opinion. I'm sure a final shot of the film will pass through ND and some slight changes will be made, but nothing major.

I'm actually with you. I think we're in the minority it seems. I'm not sold on Fillion as Drake either. And not nearly as eager for him to get it as others seem to be. Though, yes, he's infinitely better than Wahlberg for the role. But let's be honest...Pee Wee Herman would be better than Wahlberg for the role.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I kinda like James Roday's personality for the Drake role. He'd have to bulk up a bit and dedicate himself to the role. But I think his sarcastic demeanor and his sense of humor would be a great fit.

I don't see Fillon in the role either, like honestly if he was in it I would lose all faith in this film entirely.

I was thinking what about Zachery Levi. He is in Chuck, be he plays nearly the same character in Tangled. He is a little big for the part, but that can be fixed. Plus all the Fillion fans are saying "oh its how he says his lines in other movies" well the guy Zach plays in Tangled sounds just like Drake.