The Nathan Fillion for Nathan Drake Campaign

Firefly and it’s film Serenity, Captain Hammer in the soon-to-be cult classic Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, and most recently Richard Castle in the hit ABC television series Castle, Nathan Fillion knows how to pick the right roles.

So much so, that he’s triggered a campaign to help get him cast as UNCHARTED’s Nathan Drake in the upcoming film adaptation of UNCHARTED: Drake’s Fortune. That film, which has recently had a director officially attached to the project, will reach the casting phase soon, and it’s all the more reason to help Nathan Fillion get the part.

But we can’t do it alone, and we’re going to give you the tools to help us! How do you get involved? Hit up the list below for materials such as banners, Twitter guidelines, widgets and more!

Banners

We’ve made a few banners to help spread the word about Nathan Fillion. Here’s a sample:

Place them on your blog or social network by copying the code below for each size:

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Twitter

The most popular hash tag to use in your tweets is #NathanFillionForNathanDrake, so attach that to any of your supporting tweets, and tweet often! The more tweets going out with the hash tag, the better the chances the studio heads and producers handling the upcoming UNCHARTED movie will see them.

Need some help? We’ve written four sample tweets for you, just copy and paste them into your favorite Twitter client or Twitter.com…

  • If Nathan Fillion doesn’t get cast as Nathan Drake in the #UNCHARTED movie, I’ll scream! #NathanFillionForNathanDrake http://slug.gr/255
  • While Captain Hammer is on vacation, Nathan Drake is looking for action. #NathanFillionForNathanDrake http://slug.gr/255
  • Because someone’s gotta give this #Browncoat another shiny gig. #NathanFillionForNathanDrake http://slug.gr/255
  • Captain Malcolm Reynolds. Captain Hammer. Richard Castle. Now let’s make him Nathan Drake. #NathanFillionForNathanDrake http://slug.gr/255

Elsewhere on the Net

We’ve compiled a few links where you can stay updated and show your support in between updates on this page and AllThingsUNCHARTED.com

Want to submit a link that you think should be here? Want to contribute a banner? Do you have materials we can use to help the campaign, or an idea on another way to spread the word? Let us know in the comments below!

All Things UNCHARTED and “The Nathan Fillion for Nathan Drake Campaign” is not endorsed or affiliated with Nathan Fillion, Naughty Dog Studios, Sony Pictures/Colombia Pictures or Sony Computer Entertainment America. If any party would like to join, say Nathan Fillion, all you have to do is contact us.

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Kcat10 7 pts

Loving that @NathanFillion is once again being suggested for the Uncharted film! Granted, Neil Burger is still in the negotiation phase, but this is looking like a new opportunity to promote Nathan! Especially if Nathan is on board with the idea of a renewed campaign. Whatever he says, goes! Certainly everyone who believes in him is glad for what seems to be a second chance to see our hero up where he belongs as Nathan Drake!

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=314...

DillonSummerlin 5 pts

I just made a facebook group!! Make it Spread!!!!!

stemin84 5 pts

Hitler reacts to Wahlbeg Casting. Fillion For Drake! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHw6fAqEeno
Campaign video??

stemin84 5 pts

Hitler reacts to Wahlbeg Casting. Fillion For Drake! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHw6fAqEeno
Campaign video??

Kcat10 7 pts

I've reached out to thousands since the news broke about Wahlberg. I've been working hard to rally the Browncoats and Castillions to keep fighting on to get Nathan cast as Drake. While striving to be sensitive to followers and try to not blow out their Twitter timelines, we have to strike while the iron is hot.

Please help our efforts by sending out this link for folks to write in and let their voices be heard: http://tinyurl.com/373xyye

Chris, thank you so much for encouraging us and letting us know that there's still hope! Carry on, Nathanites!

TonyaJ 6 pts

So is this casting news about Wahlberg a done deal? Sigh. I know he asked us to help him out, but when I think about it, I guess I don't believe Nate would have had a good time being directed by David O. Russell at any rate, being cut from the same decent cloth George Clooney is. And I guess I'll leave it at that so as not get on a slag pity-party wagon.

chrisfullman 22 pts

TonyaJ Nope, definitely not a done deal. Check out our thoughts and comments here: http://allthingsuncharted.com/2010/11/mark-wahlber...

Kcat10 7 pts

Since the latest news about other potential actors being considered for the part, we must dig in and fight to get Nathan Fillion cast as Nathan Drake! Here are more sites to write in and tell 'em who you want!

http://tl.gd/70op62

Vancano 6 pts

I am a Hugh Jackman fanboy, but also a Nathan Fillion one and I have to say I think Nathan will fit the roll better than Hugh. I've only just heard of this campaign today (though I know Nathan's name was thrown around when the film was first mentioned.) so I deffinitely hope he get's the role!

Also, Claudia Black HAS to reprise her roll as Chloe Frazier in the film. I can't think of any actress who could fill her shoes. Any thoughts?

Kcat10 7 pts

I've gathered 170 sites so far, and I've put them all together here: http://tl.gd/6kmi77 As more come in, I'll add them.

The more comments we Browncoats and Castillions write in on participating sites, the more successful we'll be in our campaign!

Kcat10 7 pts

"An Open Letter To David O. Russell" by Ed Fisher. Please write in your support in the comments section!:

http://tinyurl.com/24p8cv7

Also, NathanFillionForNathanDrake.com deserves some attention, and your comments:

http://tinyurl.com/27z983q

Kcat10 7 pts

More sites to post your comments on:

Inside Gaming: http://tinyurl.com/26qvkr9

The Playlist: http://tinyurl.com/33b8py6

GetGlue: http://tinyurl.com/2gxnz7n

Nerd City: http://tinyurl.com/3yyg4ww

CelebriFi: http://tinyurl.com/3y8apgq

Bungie.net: http://tinyurl.com/2erroah

Sarcasticgamer: http://tinyurl.com/2g56rzf

Aggrogate: http://tinyurl.com/252dgmt

Dark Horizons: http://tinyurl.com/3xtlqph (This site offers a supportive article for Nathan to be Drake; appears to be a comment-free zone so far, however.)

City of Films: http://tinyurl.com/24a2c5m

Game Revolution: http://tinyurl.com/2ucgv9l

A follow-up on The People's Choice Awards 2011: Apparently you can vote as often as you want! :

http://tinyurl.com/yjp7hg3

TonyaJ 6 pts

Does anyone have a sense how the campaign is going (thank you for this cool site and campaign)? I've posted a comment in about 30+ of the links Kcat10 has provided, but only seen a few other positive sound bytes. I've also posted several times at Twitter to the suggest spots, SonyRumors, etc. A concern with this kind of campaign, though it isn't directly aimed at a studio, is to alienate the filmmakers themselves with unwanted requests, no matter how polite. Anyway, Nathan asked and I am always pleased to help him.

Kcat10 7 pts

TonyaJ You rock for posting lots of comments! Thanks for supporting Nathan in this. I too, want to do this the right way. I'm trying to find a balance here so just the right amount is done. Like you, I'm not sure what that is yet. All we can do is our best!

I've noticed the word is getting out; some of the sites I've gathered have scads of comments voting for him! At this point I'm hoping that it will be a case of the majority rules. It does count to studios when lots of folks request something like this, as history has shown.

I'm interested in what others feel about how to get the best results, too. Folks?

chrisfullman 22 pts

Kcat10 TonyaJ Just keep up the word, but remember not to do it a lot so it starts to look like spam. If enough people do it, the producers will start to notice the word is getting out. Fans trying to see their favorite actors cast for a part is nothing new, so while they may be unwanted requests, they're not doing to hurt anything.

Also, if you two time it just right, you can see each other's comments show up on this site instantly and chat. :)

Kcat10 7 pts

chrisfullman TonyaJ Thanks, Chris. Yeah, I agree; I've taken some time off from posting anything anywhere this past while to let it breathe a little. I've left only one comment on each of the sites, with perhaps a few exceptions to give more information, such as where people can find your cool site here. I'm hoping more supporters like Tonya will write in a comment on lots of sites, too. (That's what I meant when I thanked her for posting lots of comments!)

I'm hoping our efforts will awaken folks to join us. I guess everything has its own timing. What do you think of what's been done so far? Do you think physical letters to Sony Pictures would help? If so, who and where would we write? I've tried to research this but haven't found much yet. If we could accomplish it just on Twitter, great. Just wondering what other positive ways might be most effective.

(Good to know about the chat info! Thanks!)

JMattHicks 1491 pts

This. is. awesome. Big props (hello again, 1995) on creating this.

The more I read about this movie the more interested and intrigued I become.

This site definitely sets a standard for dedicated/passionate communities.

Kcat10 7 pts

chrisfullman Thank you again so much for all of your hard work, Chris. I am so happy you've put up this great site. It's just what we need to support our Big Damn Hero. I'm going to different places on the web and letting them know you are here. Blessings, and gratitude, to you!

Kcat10 7 pts

I'll keep posting incoming new sites here for all those who want to write in their comments to get Nathan cast as Drake. Here's the latest:

IMDB: http://tinyurl.com/36es2zz

FilmDrunk: http://tinyurl.com/26kr4uw

The 8th Circuit: http://tinyurl.com/2ebu98f

The Mancouch: http://tinyurl.com/2cfpfos

Also, please vote DAILY for Nathan Fillion and Castle on the People's Choice Awards 2011 site!:

http://tinyurl.com/yjp7hg3

Check TV Crime Fighter, and TV Crime Drama, and then go to each possible category in Movie/Action/TV/Web, and write in Nathan Fillion or Castle!

Kcat10 7 pts

Geek Tyrant: http://tinyurl.com/2fvd64z supports Nathan being cast as Drake. Browncoats, write in your support there, too! Thanks!

CandeceHanahan 8 pts

WoW, not sure what is up with all the anger. We r just a bunch of fans of an actor that we support. I don't see much difference between movies and tv. Live theater now THAT is different. Did you know he has already been in movies. I think a lot of movies and TV have to do with the writing, but there r some actors who even botch that up. I would like to know who you think r some good actors who might fit this roll rather than Nathan?

Creasy 4 pts

Jesus, could we stop with this awful campaigns?
Filion is awful. If he should be in the movie I wouldn't watch it (And I can't wait for the movie for the greatest game ever created so far)...
HE IS A TV ACTOR GODDAMNIT. HE DOESN'T FIT IN A BIG BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE AT ALL.

chrisfullman 22 pts

Creasy TV actors can't be movie actors? Should I remind you that even great movie-only actors can be horrible in films? It all depends on the writing and direction. Even Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, and Natalie Portman were (honestly) horrible in Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace, but are excellent in most of their other movies.

Bongo_15 6 pts

Creasy For your information, "big blockbuster movie" actors got their start on television. For example, Brad Pitt, Leonardo Di Caprio, George Clooney, and Johnny Depp....just to name a few. So I would think twice before dissing a tv actor, and calling him unfit for the big screen.

CandeceHanahan 8 pts

Bongo_15 Creasy I agree with Bongo, everyone has to start somewhere. I am surprised to find out the odd things some actors have done over the years.(some good, some bad) Again, we r just a bunch of fans trying to get our currant "fave" actor into a roll. It is just fun trying, do we rely thing our efforts are going to reach the right people, maybe, maybe not, but it is fun trying :)

Kcat10 7 pts

Creasy Nathan Fillion is a brilliant actor. And he's already a movie star. Remember Serenity? Slither? White Noise 2? Check his resumu00c3u00a9 on IMDB for more! He'll make "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune" ROCK! #NathanFillionForNathanDrake !

Kahanca7 7 pts

Love the game only watching the movie if Fillion is in it!

Kcat10 7 pts

New campaign site alert: Edmonton is Nathan Fillion's home town, and Edmonton's shufflingdead.com has come out in full support of the #NathanFillionForNathanDrake campaign. Let's help by writing in our desires on their site, too: http://tinyurl.com/2cqsp7l

Sushi 147 pts

I approve of this campaign. Nathan Drake is the obvious next role.

luvmydautr 5 pts

People are saying that Nathan is too old, Harrison Ford was 39 when the Indiana Jones movies started, look where he is now. Nathan will get Nathan Drake because of who you he is, what he has become & the amazing actor that he is today.

BSTL_ATW 6 pts

Kcat10, wow, very good job.... NathanFillionforNathanDrake

Kcat10 7 pts

BSTL_ATW Thank you kindly! Nathan is blessed to have such wonderful people supporting him, and I'm glad to be among you!

Kcat10 7 pts

CandeceHanahan Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. You are most kind!

CandeceHanahan 8 pts

There comes a time where some actors are in their "prime". It would be a shame if they missed this chance to have an actor who is "perfect" for the part, rather than casting someone they think will "bring a draw" to the film. For every fan that is voicing their opinion there are thousands more!

chrisfullman 22 pts

CandeceHanahan Couldn't agree more. When they throw out names like Hugh Jackman and any other actor that's hot right now, all they're looking to do is capitalize on box office pull. But as we've seen, that doesn't always work.

Kcat10 7 pts

chrisfullman CandeceHanahan Amen.

Kcat10 7 pts

Whooo hooooo! You rock! Thank you for all of your hard work on the campaign to support Nathan Fillion in being Nathan Drake! And thank you most kindly for including my work, too. I sure appreciate it. Together we can help Nathan land the role of Drake!

luvmydautr 5 pts

Nathan, We can Tweet,FB & comment all day long. But you will get Nathan Drake because of who you are & the actor that you have become. Nathan Drake belongs to you, Good Luck on this journey, you have Browncoats & Castillions alike behind you. luv me

Spaceygirl32001 5 pts

luvmydautr ~ Well said!
I think we all did our job. I saw the the mention of the campagin on Blastr was week. I think Sonny knows we would like to see Nathan.
Hopefully casting well start soon....

chrisfullman 22 pts

Spaceygirl32001 luvmydautr We're far from over Spaceygirl :)

luvmydautr 5 pts

Spaceygirl32001 I have high hopes that he gets it. We just need to keep it up. We still have a long way to go.