Nolan North believes he is too old for the role of Nathan Drake in the movie “Uncharted.”
The 51-year-old star voices the treasure hunter in the video game series and has a cameo in the new film, but believes Tom Holland is the right person to play Drake on the big screen.
Nolan told Variety: “People think, ‘That should have been you.’ No, it shouldn’t have been. I’m 51.”
The star shows a short scene with Tom in the film, which was shot in Barcelona, and reveals that he just wanted to keep his appearance short and sweet.
Nolan recalled, “I think cameos can be tricky. I told them, ‘I don’t have to be in the movie just to be in the movie.’
“I don’t like to be taken out of the movie. When I’m watching one, I’m completely focused. The way we did it, all it takes is a nod for everyone to say, ‘Ah, that’s the guy!’ And then we’re right back in the movie.
“I was adamant, I didn’t want it to be complacent. It’s a quick, small thing that fits the formula of the movie and is fun. Like Stan Lee’s stuff in Marvel movies. They were always perfect.”
Nolan also had high praise for Tom and was impressed by how he handled the attention when the two filmed their scene together.
He said: “I was very impressed with Tom Holland, not only with his talent but also with his personality and the way he interacts with the cast and crew. There were so many extras and people on the beach who wanted to see him.”
“There were crowds of young girls waiting to see him come off the set and he waved and they screamed.”
Nolan joked: “I waved and they didn’t scream, but that’s OK. Some of their mothers screamed.”
