G.I. Joe
Starring: Sienna Miller, Ray Park, Rachel Nichols, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Said Taghmaoui, Marlon Wayans, Channing Tatum, Chris EcclestonDirector: Stephen Sommers
Release Date: 2009
Studio: Paramount Pictures
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Synopsis: The movie will be based on the toys launched in the 1980s, which were also tied to a Saturday morning cartoon and comic book series. It is this version that saw the soldiers fight a terrorist group called Cobra, led by the Cobra Commander, and featuring villains like metal-faced Destro, master-of-disguise Zartan and biker gang Dreadnoks.
Chris Eccleston Suits Up For 'G.I. Joe'
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008Chris Eccleston has been cast as the villainous Destro in Paramount's "G.I. Joe." Repped by Endeavor and Principal Entertainment, Eccleston's credits include "28 Days Later" to "Heroes." Irish-born actor David Murray originally had been set for the role, but withdrew from the film because of visa issues. Read more...
Channing Tatum Set For 'G.I. Joe'
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008Channing Tatum has joined the "G.I. Joe" team for Paramount. Tatum will play Duke, a key leader of the G.I. Joe crew, a role originally thought to be played by Sam Worthington. Read more...
Marlon Wayans Joins 'G.I. Joe' Cast
Monday, January 7th, 2008Marlon Wayans has signed on to star in Paramount actioner "G.I. Joe." Wayans will play Ripcord, leader of the military unit. War-themed story is set 10 years in the future. Read more...
Three Stars Join Sienna Miller In 'G.I. Joe'
Thursday, December 20th, 2007The "G.I. Joe" brigade is growing larger. Rachel Nichols, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Said Taghmaoui will join Sienna Miller and Ray Park in Paramount's live action film "G.I. Read more...
Sienna Miller Joins Sommers 'G.I. Joe'
Tuesday, November 20th, 2007Sienna Miller is the first thesp to enlist in Paramount Pictures' big-budget tentpole "G.I. Joe." British actress will play the film's female lead, described as a raven-haired baroness and sexy femme fatale skilled in espionage. Read more...
Stuart Beattie To Write 'G.I. Joe'
Friday, August 31st, 2007Stuart Beattie is strapping on his helmet for writing duties on "G.I. Joe," Paramount Pictures' live-action film based on the popular Hasbro action figures. Read more...
Stephen Sommers To Direct 'G.I. Joe'
Friday, August 24th, 2007Paramount Pictures has finally mobilized "G.I. Joe" into action, hiring Stephen Sommers to direct the live-action film based on the popular Hasbro military action figures. Read more...
