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In case you missed it, the GTA IV trailer broke the internet earlier today. While we don't know the background of the protagonist, game site PSX Extreme guesstimates that the character is based on famed Russian actor Vladimir Mashkov, who appeared in the Owen Wilson movie Behind Enemy Lines. The actor has won something like nine Best Actor awards in his home country. PSX Extreme writes:
Take a look at the comparison pic of Mashkov and GTA IV's character. Notice the similarity in eyes, nose, lips, the large ears, the scruffy beard, and the short hair? While the GTA character may look a bit more cartoonish, we still think that the resemblance may have been what Rockstar was aiming for.
Yes, just look at those HUGE ears! The IMDB page for the game does not have a full cast listing yet. As soon as we hear something, we'll definitely pass it along.
Russian Actor Basis For GTA IV Charater? [PSX Extreme]
