‘Escape From New York’ Remake — 5 Top Actors To Play Snake Plissken

‘Escape From New York’ Remake — 5 Top Actors To Play Snake Plissken

Snake has to be sardonic, athletic and charismatic, He can't be too young because he needs to be world-weary, and he must have enough physical presence to intimidate. He must combine excellent comic timing with uninhibited macho.

Four other choices:

I hate to say it because the guy has been box office poison, but Gerard Butler could handle the role, and was already rumored to have it several years ago. Josh Brolin was also considered at one time. Colin Farrell has all the right chops and Tim Olyphant is another interesting possibility.