You've heard the talk, right? That Mr. Denzel Washington might be portraying enigmatic space motocrosser soldier Master Chief in the movie adaptation of Halo? Well, it seems that that particular casting rumor is going to live about as long as a dozen glazed donuts in Harry Knowles basement apartment.

Turns out that Denzel was down under to visit effects house Weta Workshops for a different film, not the Peter Jackson produced video game flick. Australian contributor Latauro had this (and more) to say about the validity of Washington's turn as the Halo green machine

I should point out that I don't have any definitive proof that Washington won't be in HALO, but I do know the following points: (a) I spoke to someone who saw first-hand Washington hanging out with Richard Taylor at the Park Road post-production facilities; (b) the Weta design team doesn't have much to do on HALO at the moment because Bungie is in control of the design elements; and (c) point b is important because the Master Chief will not be removing his helmet at any point during the film.

And what would be the point of paying Denzel his surely high rate for what would essentially be voice over work? Check out Ain't It Cool News for further details. Michael McWhertor

AICN-DOWNUNDER: Halo, Thank You For Smoking, and lots of baseless rumours!! [AICN]
The Master Chief is... Denzel? [Kotaku]

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