Jason Statham to be Action Man in GI Joe?

by FakeTrout, filed in Movies on Aug.14, 2007

OK, this is the messy part I didn’t want to talk about in my GI Joe update from yesterday. The GI Joe movie has to appeal to an international audience, so it can’t be all US Military. If Mark Wahlberg is Duke, then they need his British counter part, Action Man. Not the most creative name in the world, but its historically correct. The Crank, The Snatch, and The Transporter Jason Statham could be that Action Man according to IESB.

But wait, we’re talking about an adaptation of the old Real American Hero line, right? That was Action Force, and those comics and cartoons were just rebranded by title; Duke, Flint, General Hawk and the rest were still the same guys. Maybe Statham can play Big Ben?

I’ll follow this story to the bloody end, but I’m just going say now that this movie needs fans to speak up and save it like Transformers did. Tom Desanto and Don Murphy understood the rabid fanbase and tried to find some middle ground in Transformers and whether you loved the movie or hated it, they did balance the classic with the new pretty well. GI Joe needs fans to start writing studios and start making ridiculous message board proclaimations now if they want this movie to even remotely resemble the Real American Hero series or comics.

Now that we’ve opened up the casting call, who would you like to to see? Michael Clarke Duncan as Roadblock? Scarlett Johansson as Scarlett? Shia Labeouf as Duke Jr? Leave a comment!

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http://powet.tv/ Rabban

I want Jet Li as Storm Shadow!
http://powet.tv/ Rabban

I want Jet Li as Storm Shadow!
http://powet.tv Rabban

I want Jet Li as Storm Shadow!
Ryan

Kevin Grevioux has my vote for Roadblock.
Ryan

Kevin Grevioux has my vote for Roadblock.
Ryan

Kevin Grevioux has my vote for Roadblock.
http://www.thatsorange.com/ TheOrange

Scarlett Johansson = VERY YES
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Scarlett Johansson = VERY YES
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Scarlett Johansson = VERY YES
http://xbrendanx.deviantart.com/ Raistlin

Ray park as snake eyes. scarlett as scarlett = yes
http://xbrendanx.deviantart.com/ Raistlin

Ray park as snake eyes. scarlett as scarlett = yes
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Ray park as snake eyes. scarlett as scarlett = yes
Captain Genius

Fuck international audiences!
Fuck them raw.

Do they change the settings of movies in New York city to accomidate people who don’t live there?

Are they going to dub all the Joes voices so the sound british?

Fuck that shit.

GI JOE Real AMERICAN Hero.
You don’t like Bush… tough shit.
Don’t like American Foreign Policy… tough shit.

This is a fucking fantasy.
About toys.
American toys.
Americans trying to save the world from assholes.

Everyone knows America and Japan have the best toys and everyone else sucks ass.

Where’s Mexico’s awesome imported toy line?
How about Sweden?
Spain?

Yeah, that’s what I though.

You don’t like that the heroes are American?
Then quit bootlegging all our awesome movies and entertainment.
And don’t go see GI JOE.
Captain Genius

Fuck international audiences!
Fuck them raw.

Do they change the settings of movies in New York city to accomidate people who don’t live there?

Are they going to dub all the Joes voices so the sound british?

Fuck that shit.

GI JOE Real AMERICAN Hero.
You don’t like Bush… tough shit.
Don’t like American Foreign Policy… tough shit.

This is a fucking fantasy.
About toys.
American toys.
Americans trying to save the world from assholes.

Everyone knows America and Japan have the best toys and everyone else sucks ass.

Where’s Mexico’s awesome imported toy line?
How about Sweden?
Spain?

Yeah, that’s what I though.

You don’t like that the heroes are American?
Then quit bootlegging all our awesome movies and entertainment.
And don’t go see GI JOE.
Captain Genius

Fuck international audiences!
Fuck them raw.

Do they change the settings of movies in New York city to accomidate people who don’t live there?

Are they going to dub all the Joes voices so the sound british?

Fuck that shit.

GI JOE Real AMERICAN Hero.
You don’t like Bush… tough shit.
Don’t like American Foreign Policy… tough shit.

This is a fucking fantasy.
About toys.
American toys.
Americans trying to save the world from assholes.

Everyone knows America and Japan have the best toys and everyone else sucks ass.

Where’s Mexico’s awesome imported toy line?
How about Sweden?
Spain?

Yeah, that’s what I though.

You don’t like that the heroes are American?
Then quit bootlegging all our awesome movies and entertainment.
And don’t go see GI JOE.
http://myspace.com/ Nathan Smith

I don’t think that the international thing is THAT bad if it’s handled right. I think the idea of GI Joe as a Rainbow Six type group isn’t that bad considering today’s military style. However, The Characters need to remain the same; if you want to bring Action Man in, fine. Bring in Vorona from the October Gaurd. And Statham’s involvement is cool with me too. But Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblokc and the other’s they bring in better effin’ be American, and they better not be sidelined for others. Now I know Snake Eyes is a main character in the film (check out Wikipedia and other sources), but I don’t want Scarlett and others to get the boot (and don’t be retatrded and go all cartoon style and have Scarlett go with Duke, she needs to be with Snake. If you want a romance for Duke, go Captain America/Black Widow style and have him hook up with the Russian chick). Regardless, the other main thing that has to be said is DON’T TONE IT DOWN. I know that it can’t be rated R, but keep it PG 13. Show us war. Don’t let fans down to make money; you’ll make less.
http://myspace.com/ Nathan Smith

I don’t think that the international thing is THAT bad if it’s handled right. I think the idea of GI Joe as a Rainbow Six type group isn’t that bad considering today’s military style. However, The Characters need to remain the same; if you want to bring Action Man in, fine. Bring in Vorona from the October Gaurd. And Statham’s involvement is cool with me too. But Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblokc and the other’s they bring in better effin’ be American, and they better not be sidelined for others. Now I know Snake Eyes is a main character in the film (check out Wikipedia and other sources), but I don’t want Scarlett and others to get the boot (and don’t be retatrded and go all cartoon style and have Scarlett go with Duke, she needs to be with Snake. If you want a romance for Duke, go Captain America/Black Widow style and have him hook up with the Russian chick). Regardless, the other main thing that has to be said is DON’T TONE IT DOWN. I know that it can’t be rated R, but keep it PG 13. Show us war. Don’t let fans down to make money; you’ll make less.
http://myspace.com Nathan Smith

I don’t think that the international thing is THAT bad if it’s handled right. I think the idea of GI Joe as a Rainbow Six type group isn’t that bad considering today’s military style. However, The Characters need to remain the same; if you want to bring Action Man in, fine. Bring in Vorona from the October Gaurd. And Statham’s involvement is cool with me too. But Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblokc and the other’s they bring in better effin’ be American, and they better not be sidelined for others. Now I know Snake Eyes is a main character in the film (check out Wikipedia and other sources), but I don’t want Scarlett and others to get the boot (and don’t be retatrded and go all cartoon style and have Scarlett go with Duke, she needs to be with Snake. If you want a romance for Duke, go Captain America/Black Widow style and have him hook up with the Russian chick). Regardless, the other main thing that has to be said is DON’T TONE IT DOWN. I know that it can’t be rated R, but keep it PG 13. Show us war. Don’t let fans down to make money; you’ll make less.
http://myspace.com/ Nathan Smith

I don’t think that the international thing is THAT bad if it’s handled right. I think the idea of GI Joe as a Rainbow Six type group isn’t that bad considering today’s military style. However, The Characters need to remain the same; if you want to bring Action Man in, fine. Bring in Vorona from the October Gaurd. And Statham’s involvement is cool with me too. But Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblokc and the other’s they bring in better effin’ be American, and they better not be sidelined for others. Now I know Snake Eyes is a main character in the film (check out Wikipedia and other sources), but I don’t want Scarlett and others to get the boot (and don’t be retatrded and go all cartoon style and have Scarlett go with Duke, she needs to be with Snake. If you want a romance for Duke, go Captain America/Black Widow style and have him hook up with the Russian chick). Regardless, the other main thing that has to be said is DON’T TONE IT DOWN. I know that it can’t be rated R, but keep it PG 13. Show us war. Don’t let fans down to make money; you’ll make less. Trust me on that.
http://myspace.com/ Nathan Smith

I don’t think that the international thing is THAT bad if it’s handled right. I think the idea of GI Joe as a Rainbow Six type group isn’t that bad considering today’s military style. However, The Characters need to remain the same; if you want to bring Action Man in, fine. Bring in Vorona from the October Gaurd. And Statham’s involvement is cool with me too. But Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblokc and the other’s they bring in better effin’ be American, and they better not be sidelined for others. Now I know Snake Eyes is a main character in the film (check out Wikipedia and other sources), but I don’t want Scarlett and others to get the boot (and don’t be retatrded and go all cartoon style and have Scarlett go with Duke, she needs to be with Snake. If you want a romance for Duke, go Captain America/Black Widow style and have him hook up with the Russian chick). Regardless, the other main thing that has to be said is DON’T TONE IT DOWN. I know that it can’t be rated R, but keep it PG 13. Show us war. Don’t let fans down to make money; you’ll make less. Trust me on that.
http://myspace.com Nathan Smith

I don’t think that the international thing is THAT bad if it’s handled right. I think the idea of GI Joe as a Rainbow Six type group isn’t that bad considering today’s military style. However, The Characters need to remain the same; if you want to bring Action Man in, fine. Bring in Vorona from the October Gaurd. And Statham’s involvement is cool with me too. But Snake Eyes, Scarlett, Roadblokc and the other’s they bring in better effin’ be American, and they better not be sidelined for others. Now I know Snake Eyes is a main character in the film (check out Wikipedia and other sources), but I don’t want Scarlett and others to get the boot (and don’t be retatrded and go all cartoon style and have Scarlett go with Duke, she needs to be with Snake. If you want a romance for Duke, go Captain America/Black Widow style and have him hook up with the Russian chick). Regardless, the other main thing that has to be said is DON’T TONE IT DOWN. I know that it can’t be rated R, but keep it PG 13. Show us war. Don’t let fans down to make money; you’ll make less. Trust me on that.
Chris Hinrichsen

Ok I love the idea for Gijoe movie and being a die hard fan i have a few suggestions for director and cast

Director Michael Bay would be awesome for a success but he is tied up with projects I guess we need to wait and see I can live with Stephen Sommers and I hope he does it well thogh i did enjoy Van Helsing

Writers they need to make it like modern day twist and I hope they do it. Using Iraq, Afghansitan or Checheyna as background due to modern day terrorists.

Cast
George Clooney (OK) but he needs to be General Hawk and not Duke
Jet Li Storm Shadow (Definite)
Gary Oldman or Alan Rickman as Cobra Commander (my Choice)
Emperor idea not bad
Jason Stratham Zartan
Snake Eyes Unknown Chines Actor
Scarlett no romance with Duke but with Snake Eyes maybe Milla Jolovich or Kristin Bell
Duke Viggo Mortensen
Flint/ Duke Jason Dumhael (Transformers)
Lady Jaye Erica Duncan
Baroness Jolene Blalock (Enterprise)
Destro voice Laurence Fishburne / Stature Unkown actor

Theres alot more but this would be a fresh start
Chris Hinrichsen

Ok I love the idea for Gijoe movie and being a die hard fan i have a few suggestions for director and cast

Director Michael Bay would be awesome for a success but he is tied up with projects I guess we need to wait and see I can live with Stephen Sommers and I hope he does it well thogh i did enjoy Van Helsing

Writers they need to make it like modern day twist and I hope they do it. Using Iraq, Afghansitan or Checheyna as background due to modern day terrorists.

Cast
George Clooney (OK) but he needs to be General Hawk and not Duke
Jet Li Storm Shadow (Definite)
Gary Oldman or Alan Rickman as Cobra Commander (my Choice)
Emperor idea not bad
Jason Stratham Zartan
Snake Eyes Unknown Chines Actor
Scarlett no romance with Duke but with Snake Eyes maybe Milla Jolovich or Kristin Bell
Duke Viggo Mortensen
Flint/ Duke Jason Dumhael (Transformers)
Lady Jaye Erica Duncan
Baroness Jolene Blalock (Enterprise)
Destro voice Laurence Fishburne / Stature Unkown actor

Theres alot more but this would be a fresh start
Chris Hinrichsen

Ok I love the idea for Gijoe movie and being a die hard fan i have a few suggestions for director and cast

Director Michael Bay would be awesome for a success but he is tied up with projects I guess we need to wait and see I can live with Stephen Sommers and I hope he does it well thogh i did enjoy Van Helsing

Writers they need to make it like modern day twist and I hope they do it. Using Iraq, Afghansitan or Checheyna as background due to modern day terrorists.

Cast
George Clooney (OK) but he needs to be General Hawk and not Duke
Jet Li Storm Shadow (Definite)
Gary Oldman or Alan Rickman as Cobra Commander (my Choice)
Emperor idea not bad
Jason Stratham Zartan
Snake Eyes Unknown Chines Actor
Scarlett no romance with Duke but with Snake Eyes maybe Milla Jolovich or Kristin Bell
Duke Viggo Mortensen
Flint/ Duke Jason Dumhael (Transformers)
Lady Jaye Erica Duncan
Baroness Jolene Blalock (Enterprise)
Destro voice Laurence Fishburne / Stature Unkown actor

Theres alot more but this would be a fresh start
Sean O’Neall

If Jason Statham is to be in anything concerning GI Joe, it has to be in the role of Snake-Eyes. You won’t have to hear him speak, so the accent won’t matter…otherwise he has the build and the action star status. And have you looked at the shape of his head? Perfect for a tight black mask, don’t you think?
Sean O’Neall

If Jason Statham is to be in anything concerning GI Joe, it has to be in the role of Snake-Eyes. You won’t have to hear him speak, so the accent won’t matter…otherwise he has the build and the action star status. And have you looked at the shape of his head? Perfect for a tight black mask, don’t you think?
Sean O’Neall

If Jason Statham is to be in anything concerning GI Joe, it has to be in the role of Snake-Eyes. You won’t have to hear him speak, so the accent won’t matter…otherwise he has the build and the action star status. And have you looked at the shape of his head? Perfect for a tight black mask, don’t you think?
David

I think that the movie should be like a total domination last attempt for cobra. Then Footage from the Desert,jungle,and snow. Not in a fucking city. Watch the cartoons, most are not in the city. It’s either in the Jungle or the Deser. You better know what the hell I mean.
David

I think that the movie should be like a total domination last attempt for cobra. Then Footage from the Desert,jungle,and snow. Not in a fucking city. Watch the cartoons, most are not in the city. It’s either in the Jungle or the Deser. You better know what the hell I mean.
David

I think that the movie should be like a total domination last attempt for cobra. Then Footage from the Desert,jungle,and snow. Not in a city. Watch the cartoons, most are not in the city. It’s either in the Jungle or the Deser. You better know what the hell I mean.
David

I think that the movie should be like a total domination last attempt for cobra. Then Footage from the Desert,jungle,and snow. Not in a city. Watch the cartoons, most are not in the city. It’s either in the Jungle or the Deser. You better know what the hell I mean.
David

I think that the movie should be like a total domination last attempt for cobra. Then Footage from the Desert,jungle,and snow. Not in a fucking city. Watch the cartoons, most are not in the city. It’s either in the Jungle or the Deser. You better know what the hell I mean.
David

I think that the movie should be like a total domination last attempt for cobra. Then Footage from the Desert,jungle,and snow. Not in a city. Watch the cartoons, most are not in the city. It’s either in the Jungle or the Deser. You better know what the hell I mean.
Sumo

I think Jet would be cool as Storm Shadow, but he’s gettin up there in age. I know physically he can handle it, but look-wise he may not fit the bill. However, Donnie Yen would be a perfect fit, or the guy that was in the Vanishing Son and Romeo Must Die (Forget his name).

Love the idea of Statham as Zartan, which I never thought of. But would fit Snake-Eyes well too.

I’d say Ving Rhames more appropriately fits the bill for Roadblock.

Johansson is a good fit for Scarlett.

Lady Jaye… maybe Jennifer Garner.

But it looks like I’m kind of late here as IMDB already has cast listed.
Sumo

I think Jet would be cool as Storm Shadow, but he’s gettin up there in age. I know physically he can handle it, but look-wise he may not fit the bill. However, Donnie Yen would be a perfect fit, or the guy that was in the Vanishing Son and Romeo Must Die (Forget his name).

Love the idea of Statham as Zartan, which I never thought of. But would fit Snake-Eyes well too.

I’d say Ving Rhames more appropriately fits the bill for Roadblock.

Johansson is a good fit for Scarlett.

Lady Jaye… maybe Jennifer Garner.

But it looks like I’m kind of late here as IMDB already has cast listed.
Sumo

I think Jet would be cool as Storm Shadow, but he’s gettin up there in age. I know physically he can handle it, but look-wise he may not fit the bill. However, Donnie Yen would be a perfect fit, or the guy that was in the Vanishing Son and Romeo Must Die (Forget his name).

Love the idea of Statham as Zartan, which I never thought of. But would fit Snake-Eyes well too.

I’d say Ving Rhames more appropriately fits the bill for Roadblock.

Johansson is a good fit for Scarlett.

Lady Jaye… maybe Jennifer Garner.

But it looks like I’m kind of late here as IMDB already has cast listed.
DEATHS HAND 117

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DEATHS HAND 117

i THINK THAT JASON STATHAM SHOULD BE DESTRO.THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME FACIAL STRUCTURE AND JASON BEING BRITISH TIES INTO DESTRO’S SCOTTISH HERITAGE.
DEATHS HAND 117

i THINK THAT JASON STATHAM SHOULD BE DESTRO.THEY BOTH HAVE THE SAME FACIAL STRUCTURE AND JASON BEING BRITISH TIES INTO DESTRO’S SCOTTISH HERITAGE.

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