Jason Statham in GI Joe? WTF?!
Posted by Joshua Martin (joshua@filmschoolrejects.com) on August 15, 2007
Now, I’ve sacrificed enough GI Joes in my microwave to know just who stands up well under pressure. And I also know GI Joe rumors have abounded as of late. Most circling around directors and lead actors. I for one can tell you most of the director rumors have fallen through. However, there is one rumor that has turned out to be true.
Apparently, the original script of this was written for Mark Wahlberg to be Rusty and Jason Statham to be Action Man (as reported by IESB). Wait.. who the crap? ACTION MAN?! Yes I said it, apparently the English didn’t like GI Joes so they had Action Man. What does this mean, while 99% of the characters will be familiar to us Americans, there will be an international cast that reference the international toys. The goal was to not eliminate potential viewers.
First, Marky Mark has done one too many “I can shoot guns†movies, but Jason Statham? The guy comes fully equipped with a Kung Fu Action grip, just watch just about any movie he’s in. But Action Man? Ugh. This movie is plummeting quick, soon Teddy Ruxpin will replace Cobra Commander. Opinions? Hopes? What do you think of Jason, and who should play Cobra Commander?
Editor’s Note: It was also rumored today by Mania.com that Stephen Sommers (Van Helsing), who was originally attached as the director of the ‘Joe’ flick is now off the project. Allegedly he wanted $10 million for the project hand the studio said, “Um… No.” [via Screenrant]
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