The Sequel to the 2009 action film G.I. Joe looks to be adding its first new cast member.
Variety is reporting that Dwayne Johnson is in talks to star in G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes as Roadblock, whose real name is Marvin Hinton. The African-American character, who features in the G.I. Joe range of toys, comics and cartoons, serves as the team's heavy machine gunner and cook.
Jon Chu is directing the film - due out in August 2012 - from a screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
Three cast members from the first film are set to return - Channing Tatum as Duke, Ray Park as Snake Eyes and Lee Byung-hun as Storm Shadow.
We were hearing early last month that auditions were taking place, with Danny Arroyo (Lethal Weapon 4, Repo Chick) and former X Factor winner Shayne Ward among those who have tried for new roles in the film.
Variety is reporting that Dwayne Johnson is in talks to star in G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes as Roadblock, whose real name is Marvin Hinton. The African-American character, who features in the G.I. Joe range of toys, comics and cartoons, serves as the team's heavy machine gunner and cook.
Jon Chu is directing the film - due out in August 2012 - from a screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.
Three cast members from the first film are set to return - Channing Tatum as Duke, Ray Park as Snake Eyes and Lee Byung-hun as Storm Shadow.
We were hearing early last month that auditions were taking place, with Danny Arroyo (Lethal Weapon 4, Repo Chick) and former X Factor winner Shayne Ward among those who have tried for new roles in the film.
- 6/7/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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