While the gameplay inOverwatchis a big reason why it is such a popular hero shooter, the quality of the characters has been another contributing factor. As such, some players have called for a television series based on theOverwatchfranchise, and one player has cast the beloved tank Reinhardt.
Thehopes for anOverwatchseriesare nothing new, as the franchise’s stunning animated shorts have shown what a series could accomplish. Further, the incredible success of Arcane has shown how useful television can be for fleshing out the backstories of characters in multiplayer-focused games. With so much potential, it would not be too surprising if anOverwatchseries was created one day, though most would expect it to be animated. However, it seems like one gamer believes it should be in live action.
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Overwatchplayer and Reddit user Xaential shared a piece of Reinhardt fan art that places none other thanKurt Russellin the role. On the surface, the two share very little in common, as Russell’s roles are usually very intense and serious. Reinhardt, on the other hand, is loud and jovial, often being a source of positivity on the battlefield. Still, with Russell showing that he can pull off comedy inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, he could be a fine fit for the German tank.
Looks-wise, the resemblance is uncanny, which is helped by the fact that Kurt Russell is the perfect age to playa character like Reinhardt. The mock-up made by Xaential was crafted by placing their own edits over a render from Javier Zuccarino. The use of Sombra’s skull insignia is a nice easter egg, while the scar and one eye of Kurt Russell’s Reinhardt is perfectly placed. Though Russell would need to master a German accent for the role, and would likely need to stay in the suit since he is not nearly as tall as Reinhardt, the 1,000 upvotes and positive comments show that other fans approve of the choice.
Regardless of whether it is animated or in live action, theOverwatchcommunity has once again made it clear that it wants the franchise to be adapted for television. With so muchOverwatchloreto pull from, and numerous characters to focus on, several seasons of the series could be produced. Certain episodes could focus on the early days ofOverwatch, while others could focus on the present day, highlighting how the characters changed with time. With so many interesting backstories, like Widowmaker’s tragedy or Genji and Hanzo’s deadly fight, a show could go in several directions.
For now, all thatOverwatchfanscan do is continue to make requests for a series. With awesome posts like this Reinhardt mockup showing the potential of a show, hopefully Blizzard will make it a reality one day.
Overwatchis available now on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
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