Marlon Wayans Is Ripcord in G.I. Joe!

Source: Variety

January 6th, 2008

16 Comments

It has been made official. Marlon Wayans is in fact reporting for duty in the upcoming G.I. Joe big screen adaptation. According to Variety, he will be playing the character know as Ripcord, leader of his own military unit.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is also in talks to join the project, which is based on a line of Hasbro action figures from the 80s. The story will take place ten years in the future and was written by Stuart Beattie. Stephen Sommers is directing the action-packed film.

G.I. Joe will begin shooting next month in Los Angeles. August 7th, 2009 as been set as its release date.

16 Comments

Joker2010

January 7th, 2008 5:54pm

Ripcord? Wouldn't Marlon be more suited for a G.I. Joe character like Stalker? Anyway, hope they pick some hot, kick-ass chicks for the roles of Scarlet & Lady Jay. Hope we get to see some Dreadnoks. Yo Joe!

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brew1701

January 7th, 2008 4:20pm

well you never know i guess we will find out when it comes out

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CapisDead

January 7th, 2008 1:49pm

I hope Joseph Gordon Levitt is involved!! But Marlon Wayans, to me, it could work, bujt I am not a huge fan of Marlon for this role, I just hope he's not too loud and goofy.

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kyle_hannah

January 7th, 2008 1:18pm

Stephen Sommers has some very cool movies i liked Van Helsing and LOVED The Mummy Returns we'll see where he takes G.I.Joe...still this casting seems a little iffy

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Aficionado

January 7th, 2008 12:51pm

Never in my life would I have thought of Marlon Wayans to be in this movie. I don't know how he landed the job. His character must be the comic relief guy. I'll have to see.

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LEO: Lord Epsilon Omega

January 7th, 2008 11:28am

Well hey, this sounds pretty freakin' awesome. Can't wait.

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Space101

January 7th, 2008 8:23am

Man I'm looking forward to this movie...love G.I. Joe's! I was actually whatching old toy commercial's....aahh good ol memories...A diverse cast is what this movie might need. The G.I. and Cobra crew were diverse as well...I can't wait to this these cartoons and action figure turn into reality...Go G.I. Joe Go!

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CelluloidDreams

January 7th, 2008 7:35am

Marlon Wayans ....LOL!! Oh lord the casting for this gets just gets more stranger as the days go by!!!
I hope "G.I. Joe" doesn't turn into a comedy!

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ed_wood

January 7th, 2008 6:40am

Really want to see this.

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killahmovie24

January 7th, 2008 6:39am

i dont know how he pulled this off, ripcord must have some funny lines in the movie or something still going on opening day.

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ChuChi

January 7th, 2008 6:13am

I DON'T KNOW..... YA BETTER NOT MESS UP A CLASSIC

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Outlaw122779

January 7th, 2008 12:29am

I am speechless I hope this turns it good I loved the cartoon as a kid this better be good

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brew1701

January 6th, 2008 11:59pm

i just want to know what star they will get for the lead

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CUPIDORE

January 6th, 2008 10:56pm

omg is this for real,will he be playing a serious roll in this movie?

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PUNISHER

January 6th, 2008 9:57pm

Not really sure what to say to this.

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Rama's SCREEN

January 6th, 2008 9:42pm

Marlon should just stick with making movies with his brothers.

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