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Mark Wahlberg to Star in the "G.I. Joe" Movie?
by Scott Weinberg | March 06, 2007
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While out hyping their new movie "Shooter," producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura and actor Mark Wahlberg were (of course) asked about their upcoming projects, and it seems they'll have another one in common: the live-action version of "G.I. Joe."

No, he won't be playing the title character, but it looks like Wahlberg is being primed for the role of "Duke." If I knew anything about "G.I. Joe," I could dole out a little more information, but I'm assured that Duke is a good guy and not a bad guy.

Our source also brings us a little bit of plot synopsis on the "Joe" flick (which doesn't seem to have a director at this point?), which will take place before "Cobra Command" became this evil faction that wanted to destroy the world. Right? Anyway, any flick called "G.I. Joe" will probably be rated PG-13, and that kinda stinks.

Source: IESB.net

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Comments (1-19 of 19 posts) | Reply
privatepilesleftnipple
privatepilesleftnipple writes:
on Mar 06 2007 03:05 AM

I think they need to re-evaluate the entire situation

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swkotor
swkotor writes:
on Mar 06 2007 05:08 AM

i think you need to be original

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JackHorner1979
JackHorner1979 writes:
on Mar 06 2007 05:49 AM

[b]It can go left, right, forward and backwards...[/b]
the GI Joe Hovercraft and marketing machine can go anywhere! Go JOE!
If there is anything I'm against more (aside from global hegemony and dolphin killings in Asia- Hrm, possible plot synopsis for this film?) is the fact we have people making films based off of nothing more than to make money off of merchandise. What's next, a NERF film?


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frogleg
frogleg writes:
on Mar 06 2007 06:05 AM

Duke was one of the main good guys. I guess you could say he was as close to a "lead" as GI Joe got in the past.

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rustdog
rustdog writes:
on Mar 06 2007 06:44 AM

I'll see it as long a snake eyes is in it.

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Merlin235
Merlin235 writes:
on Mar 06 2007 07:08 AM

Could be kind of fun, if it's one of those Ocean 11 ensemble movies. That'd be fun. There is a shortage of awesome 80's type movies out there. Why did Stallone and Schwarzenegger have to get old?

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Bigbrother
Bigbrother writes:
on Mar 06 2007 07:38 AM

All I want to know is if the Funky Bunch will be given roles? Stay true to your roots Marky.

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kenny356
kenny356 writes:
on Mar 06 2007 08:42 AM

From what I remember of the cartoon Duke was the main charcter, there wasn't an actual "G.I. Joe" character, that was the code name of the team. But seriously, all I care about if they do this is a massive Snake Eyes/StormShadow(I think that is the white ninja's name) fight.

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nogard64
nogard64 writes:
on Mar 06 2007 08:59 AM

[b]all I have to say is....[/b]
YOOOOOO JOEEE!!!!!!


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nogard64
nogard64 writes:
on Mar 06 2007 08:59 AM

oh and a real life serpentor would be kinda cool yeah and snake eyes!

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Brad 3000
Brad 3000 writes:
on Mar 06 2007 11:18 AM

Yeah, there was no "GI Joe" person. That was the name of the team, and Duke was basically the leader. I know that it has already been said, but I felt compelled to say it again. What hasn't been said is WTF!?!? How can you make a GI Joe movie without COBRA?

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RT-News
RT-News writes:
on Mar 06 2007 12:58 PM

Cobra!! Cobra!!

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tamamellie
tamamellie writes:
on Mar 06 2007 01:42 PM

I hope it's just a compilation of PSAs.

Now you know and knowing is half the battle....


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Darkness My Old Friend
Darkness My Old Friend writes:
on Mar 06 2007 02:42 PM

Hey kid, I'm a computa! Stop the downloadin!

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skasforfags
skasforfags writes:
on Mar 06 2007 03:53 PM

PORK CHOP SANDWICHES! PORK CHOP SANDWICHES!

Body massage machine, GO!

This sounds terrible.


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frogleg
frogleg writes:
on Mar 08 2007 05:44 AM

Give him the stick DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK!!

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tamamellie
tamamellie writes:
on Mar 08 2007 10:17 AM

Mmmm mmm mm mm mmm m m m mmm mm mm . I'm just playin with ya.

Orange vests are for pussies!


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XyDE
XyDE writes:
on Mar 24 2007 01:30 AM

GI JOE movie

Duke - George Clooney
Flint - Ben Affleck
Scarlet - Natalie Portman
Roadblock - Terry Crews
Gung Ho - Stone Cold Steve Austin
Quick Kick - Jet Lee / Jason Scott Lee
Stalker - Michael Jai White

(not necessarily my best picks or realistic picks for a great cast. but they do LOOK like they fit the characters)


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proceptor
proceptor writes:
on Jan 17 2008 11:39 PM

In reply to this comment (#857358)
Ben kingsly -destro
jet li - quick kick
catherine zeta jones-baroness
the chick who played jean grey in x men-scarlet
jason stathom -snake eyes
burt reynolds-ship wreck
samuel l jackson-cobra comander
michael clark duncan - road block


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