Marlon Wayans Joins 'G.I. Joe' Cast

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Marlon 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. Stuart Beattie penned the screenplay, while Paul Lovett & David Elliot and Skip Woods contributed earlier drafts.

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