Since The Boys season 5 will mark the end of the series and likely conclude Jack Quaid's run as Hughie, Quaid might need a new replacement in the action genre. His movie not only seems to perfectly fit the bill with its superhero-esque elements but also potentially paves the way for him to play the leading role in an video game adaptation. The video game was previously adapted for the big screen with Mark Wahlberg as the lead but failed to leave its mark. With Jack Quaid, the game movie could finally work if all goes well.
Novocaine Proves Jack Quaid Could Perfectly Embody Max Payne In The Reboot Movie
He Looks Exactly Like Max Payne From The First 2001 Game
The action movie, Novocaine, features Jack Quaid as a sharp and suited hero, Nathan Caine, who sets out to track down his girlfriend's kidnappers. Although the film seems to bring some comic relief to Jack Quaid's Caine by establishing that he does not feel pain, its portrayal of the actor as an invulnerable vigilante makes it hard not to envision him as Max Payne. In appearance, Jack Quaid is almost like the mirror image of Max Payne from the first 2001 game.
Quaid also seems to perfectly deliver his character's dry sense of humor and nothing-to-lose attitude in the scenes from Novocaine's trailer, which are also primary markers of Max Payne's personality. Although Max Payne's outlook is grittier and more morbid, Jack Quaid seems to have the acting chops to ace the role if given the opportunity.
Did You Know: Jack Quaid auditioned for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in Superman (2025) before it went to David Corenswet.
As reports suggest, a Max Payne reboot movie is already under development at 20th Century Studios. Since no announcements surrounding its casting have been made, Jack Quaid can be considered for the role.
The Max Payne Reboot Could Continue A Genre Trend For Jack Quaid
Quaid Could Establish Himself As An Action Movie Star
Even though Jack Quaid is primarily known for his portrayal of Hughie in The Boys, his diverse roles in other movies and shows have prevented him from being associated with one genre. If Novocaine performs well and sets the stage for follow-ups, he would potentially have two action franchises — The Boys & Novocaine — under his belt. This could help him cement his place as an action movie star. If he ends up playing Max Payne in the reboot, he could further solidify his status as a leading figure in the action genre.
10 Video Game Movies Everyone Forgot About
Between $200 million Disney failures, mid-2000s horror slumps, and sequels that fans didn't even know existed, these movies are better off forgotten.
Although Novocaine will be the first live-action feature film to portray Jack Quaid as its lead, the actor's performance in The Boys has proven he deserves more mainstream roles in the future. Quaid is also set to star in other action thrillers like Heads of State and Nowhere Men alongside renowned stars like Idris Elba and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. If he gets the opportunity to play Max Payne as well in the reboot, he could elevate his career to new heights and continue his streak of playing compelling action heroes.
Jack Quaid's Max Payne Casting Could Fix The Biggest Problem With Mark Wahlberg's 2008 Adaptation
Mark Wahlberg's Casting In The Film Was Heavily Criticized
Many gamers were dissatisfied with Mark Wahlberg's casting in the 2008 Max Payne movie because he just did not look the part. Viewers and critics also expressed their disappointment with the actor's portrayal of Payne's trauma and emotional depth, which are core drivers of his storyline in the original games. The Max Payne movie also took massive creative liberties by bringing a supernatural spin to the original games, which was not appreciated by audiences.
Since bringing live-action video game adaptations to the big screen has always been tricky, Jack Quaid's involvement may not guarantee the reboot's success.
The reboot seems to have the perfect opportunity to learn from the 2008 movie's mistakes and present a more loyal adaptation. It can also fix the first film's casting issue by having someone like Jack Quaid as its lead, who looks more like the video game character than Mark Wahlberg. Since bringing live-action video game adaptations to the big screen has always been tricky, Jack Quaid's involvement may not guarantee the reboot's success. However, it could move the movie's production in a positive direction by offering a more authentic portrayal of Max Payne and his world.
-
8/10Novocaine follows the story of a successful dentist whose life spirals out of control after becoming entangled with a seductive patient. Facing unexpected challenges and criminal activity, he finds his personal and professional worlds colliding, leading to an urgent fight to preserve both his reputation and sanity.
- Cast
- Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh, Evan Hengst, Conrad Kemp
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Director
- Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
- Writers
- Lars Jacobson
- Studio(s)
- Infrared, Safehouse Pictures
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount Pictures
-
5/10Based on the action game series of the same name, this neo-noir action thriller follows the titular detective, Max Payne, as he delves into New York City's criminal underbelly to solve and avenge the murders of his wife and child.
- Cast
- Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Ludacris, Olga Kurylenko
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- John Moore
- Writers
- Beau Thorne
- Studio(s)
- 20th Century
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century
