The casting of a Metal Gear Solid movie cannot take a backseat to other aspects of development and pre-production.
From top to bottom, the entire Metal Gear Solid franchise arguably has one of the most airtight and memorable casts of characters (yes, even Raiden) ever created for the video game medium.
To adequately ensure that a Metal Gear film can embody the spirit of the games, they need to make sure they take the appropriate time to find the right actors for these iconic roles.
Solid Snake is one of the most enduring game protagonists ever created, and finding an actor to portray him is a monumental task — particularly when we consider how fundamental David Hayter’s voice is in the creation of the character.