Jan 19, 2008 by The MovieWeb Team

Who Will Play Duke in G.I. Joe?

Of all the casting news coming out of Stephen Sommers' G.I. Joe, the question that remains on everyone's mind is "Who is playing Duke?" The casting of the G.I. Joe team leader will arguably make or break this film, so the anxiety among the fans is understandable. Latino Review has news that Sam Worthington is out, due to his commitment to James Cameron's Avatar, and that the three other contenders are Chris Evans, Matthew Fox and Channing Tatum.

Evans is known to comic book fans for his role as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in Fantastic Four, while Matthew Fox is recognizable for his role on ABC's Lost, and his role as Racer X in the upcoming Speed Racer adaptation.

Tatum, on the other hand has experience playing military roles, as he will be playing a U.S. soldier in the upcoming Stop Loss.

At the present, the confirmed cast list for G.I. Joe includes Ray Parks (Snake Eyes), Rachel Nichols (Scarlett), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Heavy Duty), Said Taghmaoui (Breaker), Marlon Wayans (Ripcord), Sienna Miller (the Baroness) and Byung-hun Lee (Storm Shadow), and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Duke's best friend, and possibly Cobra Commander). G.I. Joe is on schedule for a 2009 release.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra was released August 7th, 2009 and stars Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Byung-hun Lee, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce. The film is directed by Stephen Sommers.


Sources: Latino Review

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Comments (23)

  1. Err

    fox is the only one old enough to play the role, but since reasonable ages is not a factor i suppose they could just get will smiths son to play duke.

    i mean hey, if cobra commander is 25 (totally believeable, totally) and the baroness is like 24 then why not have a 12 year old duke? its not any less believeable then cobra commander or baroness.

    4 years agoby @err2005Flag

  2. alsherik

    Thats just sacreligious.

    4 years agoby @alsherikFlag

  3. Jimthar

    i'd go with matt fox on this one. i really dont see evans in this role. i dont think hes a strong enough actor. plus fox LOOKS like duke so i see it more. i have no idea who the other guy is.

    4 years agoby @jimtharFlag

  4. judelove

    I think they are both good, I like Evans

    4 years agoby @judeloveFlag

  5. film_fiend

    Evans or Tatum would be a mistake. i think they're both too young for the role. Fox plays the "leader" role in Lost, so it wouldn't be new to him. The fact that Tatum has another role playing a military role is a reason not to cast him...If another movie came out about pirates would you cast Johnny Depp as the captain... (the example that came to mind)

    4 years agoby @film-fiendFlag

  6. THE JOKER

    I think Evans would be really good. he was definitely one of the most enjoyable characters in the fantastic four as he was one of the best actors there. i think he would be really good. amd of not him then definitely Channiing Tatum

    4 years agoby @mcleve02Flag

  7. DEZZMOND

    Oh, yes, Chris Evans or Channing Tatum, that's the hottest choice of them all.

    4 years agoby @dezzmondFlag

  8. Gooberheadgirl

    I'm liking Fox for the role. He just has a commanding persona....

    4 years agoby @gooberheadgirlFlag

  9. PUNISHER

    I like Evans of the three.

    4 years agoby @cerealkillerFlag

  10. Phatlightning

    tatum is a tool

    4 years agoby @sxers2k1Flag

  11. brew1701

    i think matthew fox would be good for duke out of the 3

    4 years agoby @brew1701Flag

  12. xeyel

    They are are going to get the worst of the three actors, which is by far Channing Tatum... This movie is going to be complete sh*t.

    4 years agoby @xeyelFlag

  13. ed_wood

    They all seem a little too young, don't they? Except for Fox. At least he doesn't look it.

    4 years agoby @ed-woodFlag

  14. CapisDead

    I guess, out of those contenders, I would have to take Matthew Fox, as he seems experienced enough for the role. Evans is a good actor, but is too cood at playing the hot headed sidekick.

    4 years agoby @capisdeadFlag

  15. chasher

    So far the actors named for the role of Duke are not to impressive, the actor that I feel that might work for the leading role for this movie for Duke is PAUL WALKER,I think he would be great for this role,he has the bult and looks the part.

    4 years agoby @chasherFlag

  16. T.Clark

    I don't see LaBeouf being Duke. Maybe if he was a little older and more bulked up.

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  17. TheEdge76

    But Sam Worthington would have been THE best Duke....I can just picture him in that role so clearly.

    4 years agoby @cwalkenisthemanFlag

  18. TheEdge76

    Shia LaBeouf is way to skinny to even be considered for Duke. I think he gained like 15lbs. of muscle for Indy 4 and he still looks pretty skinny, so he would have to hit the gym big time! I would deffinitly go with Chris Evans! He looks the part and isn't a terrible actor either.

    4 years agoby @cwalkenisthemanFlag

  19. XJWS79

    Celluloid Dream. I like what your thinking with Shia LaBeouf his a great actor.They'll probably stick closer to the animated show & comics and go with an older actor. However they didn't do that with Transformers and that worked out fine.
    Likely they'll go with Chris Evans or Channing Tatum, I don't see Matthew Fox in this role.
    I'd like to see Destro, any word on him yet.

    4 years agoby @xjws79Flag

  20. CelluloidDreams

    ..About Shia LaBeouf??!?

    4 years agoby @2movieguysFlag

  21. Radimus-83

    really?? don't like the idea of him playing duke, i would prob watch it and expect him to bust a move or something! lol

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

  22. T.Clark

    I think Tatum is the best one out of the three.

    4 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag

  23. Radimus-83

    i really like Evans!!! thought he was really cool in "Sunshine" and it shows he could play the military part!!

    4 years agoby @radimus-83Flag

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