Leading the Charge: The Official "Channing Tatum is Duke" Thread

[Bug-Eyed Earl]

Discuss Sgt. Conrad Hauser and the actor playing him here.

[Gotham]

He's a bit young, sure, but Harrison's old and we lovingly embrace that he'll make the role amazing as Indy.

[TheVileOne]

He's a bit young, sure, but Harrison's old and we lovingly embrace that he'll make the role amazing as Indy.

I don't see the comparison. Its more about inexperience and the quality of performance he can bring to the character for me.

At least it's not Mark Wahlberg though.

[Gotham]

I don't see the comparison. Its more about inexperience and the quality of performance he can bring to the character for me.

At least it's not Mark Wahlberg though.

Marky Mark wasn't considered, was he? Wasn't most of that talk?

[Jake Cassidy]

^ I think Wahlberg was considered back when Antoine Fuqua was going to direct it. It's a shame they couldn't get Sam Worthington. He would've nailed it.

[chamber-music]

He should be ok I think. Cole Hauser would of been a better Duke.
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Tatum
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[That-Guy]

Damn... yeah, Cole Hauser WOULD have been awesome as Duke. I hadn't thought of that. I remember I really wanted him for Nick Fury, because he'd have been perfect. But instead we get... Samuel L. Jackson. Who will not play Nick Fury. He'll play... Samuel L. Jackson.

[Voyeur]

Well, I've said it before and I'll say it again...Nathan Fillion would have provided great screen presence and charisma in the role of Duke. But obviously, the filmakers want to go younger. So here we have some young (more importantly, young LOOKING) dude playing the guy who's supposed to be the Joe's 1ST SGT! Well, at least the actor is southern. I had heard rumors that Duke would be from NY.

[tamron]

Fillion has too much charisma for Duke, IMHO. I think the cocky, headstrong Flint is perfect for Fillion. It plays better to his strengths as an actor.

[K.B.]

I always said Tom Jane would be awesome as Duke. Far far better then this Tatum douch.

[Lord Blackbolt]

Maybe Tatum won't be that bad....

[Voyeur]

Well, if Duke is to be kinda the center point, then I don't think giving Duke more personality is a bad thing. In fact, I think it may well be necessary in this particular case. So Fillion is my choice.

[Voyeur]

http://www.givememyremote.com/remote/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/nathan_fillion.jpghttp://www.artandeth.com/Gallery2/ActorsF/5694-23957.gif

Yeah, this guy would have been a darn fine Duke!

[Rick Roll'd]

Nah Tatum is perfect for this he'll do good I have all the confidence in him....

walks out muttering* "Damn you Hasbro why didn't you go for the Hauser!!!! Got damn you Hasbro!"

[DocHoliday]

http://www.givememyremote.com/remote/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/nathan_fillion.jpghttp://www.artandeth.com/Gallery2/ActorsF/5694-23957.gif

Yeah, this guy would have been a darn fine Duke!

No sir. James Fredrick Ryan, Minnesota.

[Voyeur]

No sir. James Fredrick Ryan, Minnesota.
SIR!? I work for a living! ;)

Seriously, I should stop thinking about other actors...it's too heartbreaking...

...I just can't believe their casting choice. I'm still in denial.

[DarthRekal]

I always said Tom Jane would be awesome as Duke. Far far better then this Tatum douch.
Tatum looks kinda Duke-ish...

Tom Jane looks more like Flint


i will hold judgment til the movie...

[DOG LIPS]

I'd never seen this Tatum guy in anything, but they have been showing Step Up like 24/7 on Starz, so I finally got bored enough to watch it. I think he'll be fine as Duke. He has the look, and he can act just fine. He's a bit too young as many have said, but we'll see once we get a trailer or some clips.

[kevinpenni]

you watched step up? :(

you should give yourself a probationary banning. :p

[DOG LIPS]

Well, I didn't watch it all. :cmad: The girl was really hot. :o

[chamber-music]

I watched some of coach carter the other night. Tatum doesn't have many lines and was mostly just playing a Eminem style white ghetto kid.

[Gotham]

We were supposed to see a teaser trailer last night at the Superbowl - unfortunately Wizard lied.

[Voyeur]

...mostly just playing a Eminem style white ghetto kid.
Just screams "Duke", doesn't it?

[KenK]

you watched step up? :(

you should give yourself a probationary banning. :p

This coming from the guy who has a gif from a Justin Timberlake video as his avatar? :whatever:

[K.B.]

This coming from the guy who has a gif from a Justin Timberlake video as his avatar? :whatever:

While I may not like the dudes music, he has had Janet Jackson, Alyssa Milano, Scarlett Johnassen, Jessica Biel etc etc etc...

Channing Tatum has had a fistful of lube and a samwhich bag.

Dude can avvy JT all he wants :up:

[KenK]

While I may not like the dudes music, he has had Janet Jackson, Alyssa Milano, Scarlett Johnassen, Jessica Biel etc etc etc...

Channing Tatum has had a fistful of lube and a samwhich bag.

Dude can avvy JT all he wants :up:

Believe me, I proudly raise my pimp cup to the man, having bagged two of my favorite beckys. I'm just pointing out the irony of kevinpenni trying to clown someone for watching Step Up, despite having a JT avatar.

[chamber-music]

http://www.newnownext.com/images/2008/02/08/channingtatumstoploss2.jpg
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[Frosty81]

I was highly skeptical of the casting choice at first. I changed my mind when I saw that Michael Mann cast him as Pretty Boy Floyd in Public Enemies. Michael Mann has typically made great casting decisions in his films. Maybe Tatum just needs the right director/script combination. We'll see.

[DACrowe]

I just heard this casting. TERRIBLE. Duke I always thought was someone in his late 30s or so. When I think Duke, I think old, experienced badass.

10 years ago Quaid could've been Duke. I saw suggestions and I like the mention of Fillion. I think Thomas Jane would have been perfect and if he wasn't so British Daniel Craig would make a good Duke.

But casting the guy from Step Up? Can he act? Not well. He's more wooden than a 12 year old who discovered puberty.

Oh well, I mean considering this was a Stephen Sommers movie that had changed GI Joes, an unapologetically American-themed hero show about American ego and pride (in a completely oblivious, ignorant and awesome way) to a global crime fighting group centered in Brussels, this was already doomed. I mean the term GI Joe actually comes from American infantry in WWII, but people are so stupid these days, they probably figured most wouldn't figure that out.

[The Avatar]

this is my least favorite casting.

Tom Jane or Mark Valley, or even most blonde actors in their mid 30's would have been a better choice.

[BETArayBill]

the guy from step up is duke are u kidding me (inserts gun in mouth)

[Frosty81]

It's this type of thinking that is killing the industry. If someone isn't Mozart on their first release, then they are $h**. There used to be this thing in the industry known as, "artist development", but in an instant gratification sort of society, no one realizes this.

Now, I am not saying that Channing Tatum is the next Daniel Day-Lewis. What I am saying is that, by this sort of mentality, most of the actors that are praised today shouldn't have any work past their first film or two. Every artist, actor, director, musician has their breaking moment where they establish a name for themselves. Sometimes this happens right out of the gate, other times it happens late in the race.

[The Avatar]

It's this type of thinking that is killing the industry. If someone isn't Mozart on their first release, then they are $h**. There used to be this thing in the industry known as, "artist development", but in an instant gratification sort of society, no one realizes this.

Now, I am not saying that Channing Tatum is the next Daniel Day-Lewis. What I am saying is that, by this sort of mentality, most of the actors that are praised today shouldn't have any work past their first film or two. Every artist, actor, director, musician has their breaking moment where they establish a name for themselves. Sometimes this happens right out of the gate, other times it happens late in the race. what does his star potential have to do with not being right for the role?

[Voyeur]

I can appreciate the idea of a young actor breaking out in just the right role. But after seeing scenes from Step Up, I suspected he wasn't really an actor. I was right. He's had no training whatsoever. Maybe he's gotten better but I guess my point is there are plenty of talented young actors...struggling actors...who deserve a huge break as well. (note: I can't believe I'm even talking about a young actor breaking into the role of Duke)

He is apparently experienced in sports and martial arts, which at least means he's qualified for action. But is that enough as the leader of the Joes?

Yeah, Fillion was my choice. I guess I should stop saying that because the role has been cast and I must accept it now...


...or make my own G.I. Joe film.

[The Avatar]

Fillion would be a good Flint

[GoldenAgeHero]

this guy is playing duke? for the love of god....ugh!

[Frosty81]

what does his star potential have to do with not being right for the role?

Thanks Nostradamus. Until the film is being viewed, no one ever really knows if an actor is "right" for a role. I have been let down as many times as I've been pleasantly surprised by the end result. We're over a year away from knowing if he's right for the role.

[TheVileOne]

I think Mark Paul Valley would've made a great Duke. Probably too old for the studio though since he's pushing 40. They got to get a hot, young guy for Duke.

Valley's not a huge name though, so he fit that bill.

[The Avatar]

Thanks Nostradamus. Until the film is being viewed, no one ever really knows if an actor is "right" for a role. I have been let down as many times as I've been pleasantly surprised by the end result. We're over a year away from knowing if he's right for the role. defensive :o

it's clear that he's too young for the character.

[Frosty81]

defensive :o

it's clear that he's too young for the character.

Who exactly is this clear to?

I just find it interesting that he was cast in a Michael Mann movie starring:

Johnny Depp
Christian Bale
Marion Cotillard
Stephen Dorff
Giovanni Ribisi

That's not exactly a light weight cast to compete with. If he's bad, he's going to look REALLY bad.

[Gotham]

Who exactly is this clear to?

I just find it interesting that he was cast in a Michael Mann movie starring:

Johnny Depp
Christian Bale
Marion Cotillard
Stephen Dorff
Giovanni Ribisi

That's not exactly a light weight cast to compete with. If he's bad, he's going to look REALLY bad.

To be fair, he has two minutes of screentime. That isn't a spoiler. His character died in real life in a shootout with Melvin Purvis (I think that's his name).

[The Avatar]

Who exactly is this clear to?

I just find it interesting that he was cast in a Michael Mann movie starring:

Johnny Depp
Christian Bale
Marion Cotillard
Stephen Dorff
Giovanni Ribisi

That's not exactly a light weight cast to compete with. If he's bad, he's going to look REALLY bad.

Jamie Foxx has been cast in 3 Michael Mann movies, that means he would be 3 times better as Duke than Tatum.

[DACrowe]

Look Tatum is hot off of a dancing movie where he was extremely wooden. Sommers is not known to be one to extract amazing performances out of his actors. This just seems like a recipe for disaster.

[Radford]

He should be ok I think. Cole Hauser would of been a better Duke.
http://www.cineastentreff.de/teleschau/200623/3/200623_166877_2_024.jpg

Tatum
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i always hoped Cole Hauser would be Flint. :woot:

[nieman]

I wanted Cole Hauser to play Zandar. Think he'd be perfect for that.

But for Duke http://www.joeheadquarters.com/charpics/duke.jpg



I wanted Barry Pepper http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/M/1M/jN/4M/zM/wY/TZ/tF/kX/nB/na/B5/lM/B5/VM/5U/DO/1U/DO/3Y/TM/B5/VM._CR0,0,271,271_SS100_.jpg
http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/barry-pepper-flags-of-our-fathers-us-premiere-arrivals-0FqQpX.jpg

Ethan Hawke http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/M/==/QM/yY/TO/2U/zN/wc/TZ/tF/kX/nB/na/B5/lM/B5/FN/1g/DM/yE/jM/4I/TM/B5/VM._SX100_SY140_.jpg
http://www.kingmovie.net/actors/h/pics/ethan_hawke.jpg


Michael Vartan
http://www.kaputz.com/michael_vartan/pics/000001-michael_vartan.jpghttp://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/M/1Q/TN/1k/zN/wY/TZ/tF/kX/nB/na/B5/lM/B5/1N/xU/TM/1M/jM/2k/TM/B5/VM._CR0,0,279,279_SS90_.jpg

Channing Tatum is just too young. You got Dennis Quaid as Hawk, so whos gonna pay attention to Duke on the Joe team then. Is it too late to rally and try to get him recast as Dusty or Lifeline?

[kevinpenni]

This coming from the guy who has a gif from a Justin Timberlake video as his avatar? :whatever:

Justin Timberlake is awesome. Jesus style.

[batfan1028]

First Look:Channing Tatum as Duke http://www.jfxonline.com/on-location/2008/02/21/first-look-channing-tatum-is-duke/#more-3502

[DOG LIPS]

Interesting pics. Makes me wonder how the tone of the film will be now.

[The Avatar]

I do not look at those pictures and think "respected leader of an elite military unit"

[DOG LIPS]

I do not look at those pictures and think "respected leader of an elite military unit"

The first thing I thought was Maverick from Top Gun.

[K.B.]

He looks terrible...seriously, how can any of this guys supporters on here see him leading a military team?

[Gotham]

Those are a very odd positioning of scars. I mean, maybe they ended up on the opposite end of each eye by accident, right? Right? :csad:

[Superman79]

All I can say is this, if he doesn't appear to us as the blond haired all American guy that Duke was (yes I'm saying dye his damn hair) I'm gonna be pissed...much like how I'm not happy that recent pics seem to show Sienna Miller won't have dark hair as Baroness. :cmad:

[QueerMike]

I don't like the look of Duke
I don't like the look of Baroness
I like the look of Hawk

[kevinpenni]

they better dye his damn hair or brent will go after them, he's a lawyer. :)

[Superman79]

they better dye his damn hair or brent will go after them, he's a lawyer. :)

damn straight.

Don't f*** with my childhood hero :cmad:

[copywrite]

you guys sound like a bunch of babies. grow up, that was 25 years ago. it's a modern take on the series. i recently watched some episodes of the old cartoon, and realized how insanely corny it was. it was fun when you were 10, but there's no way it could be adapted word for word, image for image of how it was then. think open-mindedly.

[Superman79]

I hate arguments like that.

If thats the case, then lets give Batman a red costume, and maybe some superpowers...

or Transformers could actually be humans who turn into animals...

or James Bond could be an American FBI agent...

No one says it has to be word for word, but when you can't even stay true to the look and feel of the characters then you're missing the point.

If they wanted to make this movie, and not stay true to the characters (note I didn't say dialog) then why bother making it GI Joe? Why not call it "Delta Force" or something...

[QueerMike]

These are acceptable variations of Duke:
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/a/a5/Sigma6duke.JPGhttp://www.myuselessknowledge.com/joe/duke2.gifhttp://www.dahoodgeek.com/images/2007/11/14/gijoe_duke.jpghttp://www.myuselessknowledge.com/joe/duke.gifhttp://www.catskillcomics.com/davidbeck/Duke2.JPGhttp://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/robster001/dukemovie.jpg

This...
http://3e.img.v4.skyrock.com/3ec/xxxsp4stjxxx/pics/730082805_small.jpg
is not Duke.

[QueerMike]

I really think Nathan Fillion would have been the best choice.

[Superman79]

Thanks for the backup Mike...and yeah, Fillion (with a dye job) would have fit the bill nicely. :up:

[copywrite]

I hate arguments like that.

If thats the case, then lets give Batman a red costume, and maybe some superpowers...

or Transformers could actually be humans who turn into animals...

or James Bond could be an American FBI agent...

No one says it has to be word for word, but when you can't even stay true to the look and feel of the characters then you're missing the point.

If they wanted to make this movie, and not stay true to the characters (note I didn't say dialog) then why bother making it GI Joe? Why not call it "Delta Force" or something...
Batman's look has changed plenty in films. The Transformers looked far different than their comic counter-parts, but as much as you guys liked to *****, it still worked in the film. They took the basics of the characters and made them there own. James Bond doesn't even count, since he started off in movies. But directors make their own adaptation from previous movies and make their own. And for the most part, they're good films, minus a few.

You are judging a few set pics of a flashback scene where he's in civilian clothing, taking it out of context. You just assume that since this is the first we've seen of him, that he's going to look like that the entire movie. You want to see the GI-Joe you grew up with, and are being close-minded by not accepting minor changes to the look of the character. You have yet to see him in action, or even a picture of him where he is in action. To me, he looks like Duke minus the blonde hair, which I can live with. Same goes with the Baroness pics that were released, the scene is a flashback. You've yet to see her as the actual Baroness character, but you write it off already. I am waiting for actual footage before I make any judgements on whether or not they are "ruining my childhood"(which I find pathetic that you guys say). Directors and writers don't want to just be limited to previous material because that makes their movie boring and predictable. They want their own twist to the material, and if they have to make a few minor changes, then live with it. As long as the majority of the film is respectable to the orginal GI-Joe I don't see the problem. You guys are making far too big a deal out of nothing. (btw, I'm directing this towards all the people who are complaining, not just you personally).

[Superman79]

You still fail to make a compelling argument for change. And all the movies befoer (TF and Bats) while they made minor changes, they stayed true to the character. Duke was meant to be the all American mid-western boy gone Grunt. He was meant to be blond to stand out from the rest of the darker featured characters...just like Optimus was meant to be a semi and Bats was meant to have ears on his mask.

Like I said, if they wanted to make this movie, and not stay true to the characters (note I didn't say dialog) then why bother making it GI Joe? Why not call it "Delta Force" or something...

As for the 'childhood' remark, I never said they ruined it, I said they were unnecessarily f***ing with one of my childhood heros...pardon me for having an affinity for something I grew up with. You got a problem with people voicing their opinions whether through appreciation or frustration, then you are in the wrong place there pally, because this kind of talk is what the Hype was born off of.

[copywrite]

Well you cannot judge how the character is portrayed off of pictures that are not even in context. You have to see how the character acts in the movie. Look, I grew up with GI Joe, Duke was my favorite by far, but I'm not throwing a fit over some changes. I'm still waiting to see him in actual costume and doing something before I poo poo it.

I just think you guys need to be more open-minded about the direction of the movie.

[TheVileOne]

I've seen nothing to make me believe that Tatum has the chops and commanding presence to play Duke. He looks like k-fed without tattoos.

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Have you seen 'Guide to Recognising your Saints'? He was really good in that, I thought.

[SBrooks1]

I really think Nathan Fillion would have been the best choice.

You want to take all credibility these filmmakers have and flush it down the toilet? You put Nathan Fillion in this movie as Duke and you might as well label G.I. Joe as a B-movie failure like everything else Nathan Fillion has been the lead actor in.

[K.B.]

Sigma 6 Duke is NOT an acceptable version.

I've seen nothing to make me believe that Tatum has the chops and commanding presence to play Duke. He looks like k-fed without tattoos.

Best quote ever and it belongs on t-shirts nationwide.

[Gotham]

^ Have you seen 'Guide to Recognising your Saints'? He was really good in that, I thought.

And I thought the same thing.

He's working with the director again on a MTV-like film, which should be a disaster.

[Golgo-13]

Channing look like a retard in those new pics. :down

[DOG LIPS]

Wow, he even has the Sigma 6 wound on his cheek.

[protocida]

I Think Channing Tatum can be a good Young Duke, learning how to be the leader wee all know and love.

[TheVileOne]

I'm just saying, I think he looks like a punk I would never want to lead me into battle.

[Voyeur]

You want to take all credibility these filmmakers have and flush it down the toilet? You put Nathan Fillion in this movie as Duke and you might as well label G.I. Joe as a B-movie failure like everything else Nathan Fillion has been the lead actor in.
Serenity and Waitress are hardly B-movies. Sure he's been in some bad films, but he's an excellent actor with real star potential. He's one blockbuster away from hitting big-time.

Frankly, this movie is looking more and more like Fillion is too good for it anyway.

[TheVileOne]

Wow, like Channing Tatum has this massive amount of legit performing cred with movies like STEP UP and SHE'S THE MAN! What a hell of a thespian right there!

[Rick Roll'd]

Nathan Fillion is not the perfect choice for Duke period. He is boring, Does not fit the look too, lanky come on he is a supporting actor nothing more the movie serenity was good because he had a great supporting cast.

[Voyeur]

Lanky? Does not fit the look? I don't even think you know who we're talking about. His personality in both Serenity and Slither reminded me of a couple of First Sergeants. He would have made a fine leader of the Joes.

Certainly more so than this Channing Tatum dude.

[Gotham]

Lanky? Does not fit the look? I don't even think you know who we're talking about. His personality in both Serenity and Slither reminded me of a couple of First Sergeants. He would have made a fine leader of the Joes.

Certainly more so than this Channing Tatum dude.

We've only seen him in possibly the worst (and most sappy, for that matter) scene of the film. I'm sure when he's adorned in full military garb you'll feel different. Or not. We'll see.

[mr. peasant]

Wow, he even has the Sigma 6 wound on his cheek.

Actually, I think the scar is a nod to the original G.I. Joe

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/GIJoe40thPilotHead.JPG

[Supernewbie]

He should be ok I think. Cole Hauser would of been a better Duke.
http://www.cineastentreff.de/teleschau/200623/3/200623_166877_2_024.jpg

Tatum
http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/stoploss.gif

I agree with you on Cole Hauser! He should have been cast as Duke. Coincidentally, Duke's old file card says his real name is Conrad Hauser.

[Rick Roll'd]

You cant beat a Hauser

[ShadowBoxing]

The man who should have been Duke...

THOMAS JANE = Duke
http://us.ent4.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/artisan_entertainment/the_punisher/thomas_jane/punisher12.jpg
http://www.hunkymalecelebs.com/thomas_jane/pictures/2.jpg
http://www.bigfanboy.com/pages/interviews/coverboys/coverboysimages/niles-jane.jpg
http://www.moviesbuzz.com/english/special/worstdressed/PatriciaArquette_ThomasJane.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v508/gypsymoth4/DUKE.jpg


But instead we have this douche Channing Tatum smearing an otherwise decent cast.

[Superman79]

Yeah... I'm with you SB...'course I mighta made a good Duke too if they wanted to get a younger one ;)

[ShadowBoxing]

Yeah, you kinda look like Duke.

[Superman79]

Though I have more chin. :csad:

They might have to digitally take that down a bit...

[ShadowBoxing]

I was going to mention the chin but then I thought "nah, that would be mean".

[Superman79]

meh, its part of me...and should hopefully help my career :D

[Raiden]

But instead we have this douche Channing Tatum smearing an otherwise decent cast.

To be fair, Tatum isn't the only miscast in this movie.

[Bug-Eyed Earl]

I'm just saying, I think he looks like a punk I would never want to lead me into battle.


If you ever go to Annapolis, MD on a weekened, get ready for a laugh- the US Naval Academy is there, and when the cadets get out fo rthe weekend, you'd be amazed at how many of these guys are of the gawky, no-chinned, jug-eared type.

Most of those guys make Channing look like Steve McQueen.

[DoctorJones]

Quick question, will Duke be in a relationship with Scarlett? The original comic book and cartoon differentiated on who she was in love with, and with Larry Hama on board the film I do suspect she will be with Snake-Eyes, but I just need some confirmation. Thanks.

[The Avatar]

I was just looking at Tatum's filmography, and appearently in the film "She's the Man" his character was also named Duke.

[TheVileOne]

If you ever go to Annapolis, MD on a weekened, get ready for a laugh- the US Naval Academy is there, and when the cadets get out fo rthe weekend, you'd be amazed at how many of these guys are of the gawky, no-chinned, jug-eared type.

Most of those guys make Channing look like Steve McQueen.

I get that and everything, but that's different than playing a convincing leader in a military group type of movie.

Quick question, will Duke be in a relationship with Scarlett? The original comic book and cartoon differentiated on who she was in love with, and with Larry Hama on board the film I do suspect she will be with Snake-Eyes, but I just need some confirmation. Thanks.

Based on the initial script reports, Duke is in a love triangle with Baroness and Rex (aka the future Cobra Commander played by Joseph Gordon Levitt). And Scarlett ends up hooking up with RIPCORD/Marlon Wayans. She likes Snake Eyes like a "big brother".

[Raiden]

Based on the initial script reports, Duke is in a love triangle with Baroness and Rex (aka the future Cobra Commander played by Joseph Gordon Levitt). And Scarlett ends up hooking up with RIPCORD/Marlon Wayans. She likes Snake Eyes like a "big brother".

Huh? Duke is in love with Baroness? Scarlett ends up with Ripcord? :down :cmad: These just sound stupid.

[Superman79]

If you ever go to Annapolis, MD on a weekened, get ready for a laugh- the US Naval Academy is there, and when the cadets get out fo rthe weekend, you'd be amazed at how many of these guys are of the gawky, no-chinned, jug-eared type.

Most of those guys make Channing look like Steve McQueen.

Difference here being that you're talking about swabbies while Duke is an Army Ranger...a grunt above the rest. :o

[tamron]

Huh? Duke is in love with Baroness? Scarlett ends up with Ripcord? :down :cmad: These just sound stupid.

Agreed. Duke and Baroness? That's asinine.

And if she's in a triangle with those two, that means no Baroness/Destro, which makes it even worse.

[Voyeur]

Maybe they've just made a typo and he's actually playing a character named Dukee...the Joe's main screw-up, who keeps having to be rescued by his team!

Okay, I know I'm being childish...I'm so bitter by this choice. :(

[The Avatar]

Maybe they've just made a typo and he's actually playing a character named Dukee...the Joe's main screw-up, who keeps having to be rescued by his team!

Okay, I know I'm being childish...I'm so bitter by this choice. :( You're not the only one.

How hard is it to cast Duke? Is it that difficult to find an actor to fit a somewhat standard lead role - a blonde military-type... and they managed to get it wrong.

[QueerMike]

I get that and everything, but that's different than playing a convincing leader in a military group type of movie.



Based on the initial script reports, Duke is in a love triangle with Baroness and Rex (aka the future Cobra Commander played by Joseph Gordon Levitt). And Scarlett ends up hooking up with RIPCORD/Marlon Wayans. She likes Snake Eyes like a "big brother".
Wow. That really sucks. I don't think I'm going to see this.

[Bug-Eyed Earl]

Difference here being that you're talking about swabbies while Duke is an Army Ranger...a grunt above the rest. :o

Not to nitpick, but a lot of these guys also go into the army and Marines- one midshipmen I knew told me that they had Army guys enrolled who had already served in Iraq.

[DoctorJones]

Based on the initial script reports, Duke is in a love triangle with Baroness and Rex (aka the future Cobra Commander played by Joseph Gordon Levitt). And Scarlett ends up hooking up with RIPCORD/Marlon Wayans. She likes Snake Eyes like a "big brother".

Oh wow, that'd explain Miller with blonde hair. I knew all about Rex from the 2005 script, and I was wondering if he was still there, but having Baroness as another Joe traitor seems like overkill.

As for Scarlett, beats being married to Action Man and being killed by Cool Dude. I'd have thought marrying Duke and Snake-Eyes being a father figure would have been a good compromise between the comic and cartoon.

[Superman79]

Not to nitpick, but a lot of these guys also go into the army and Marines- one midshipmen I knew told me that they had Army guys enrolled who had already served in Iraq.

Not to nitpick back, but were they Rangers?? ;)

[Bug-Eyed Earl]

Based on the initial script reports, Duke is in a love triangle with Baroness and Rex (aka the future Cobra Commander played by Joseph Gordon Levitt). And Scarlett ends up hooking up with RIPCORD/Marlon Wayans. She likes Snake Eyes like a "big brother".

And by initial script reports, he means some random guy on imdb who at first lifted every bit of information he gave from hisstank and El Mayimbe's review. I never bothered to point this out because I knew no one would listen, but every bit of info he came out with(for the most part) he released when Destro and El Mayimbe were answering questions, and it usually correpsonded to something they had already said. He finally came out with two bits of info that were confirmed later- the power suit sequence(which I was inclined to think he got lucky on, as it was in the Lovett/Ellison draft), and the Duke/Baroness relationship, confirmed by the set pics.

Then Destro at hisstank, who reviewed the script, said Scarlett is with Snake-Eyes but that Ripcord is constantly hitting on her:
http://www.hisstank.com/forum/showthread.php?p=71238#post71238

So somebody's lying. I always found it suspicious that the guy on imdb pissed and moaned about everything in the script, but acted like he didn't care that Scarlett got with Ripcord- as if he knew he didn't have to say anything more to get people worked up.

3bp might indeed have the script- but he's so open about how much he disliked it that I wouldn't put it past him to lie and embellish.

This is a 3bp post, btw:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1046173/board/thread/97419313?d=97511393&p=2#97511393

Notice how he says "Without CC, is there a need for a GI Joe?"

I'm inclined to answer, "Yes, as GI Joe was around first in the comic, which you as a hardcore fan should know."

I may be wrong- maybe Destro was trying to quell an argument without being a Nazi-mod and simply shutting a thread down. But 3bp comes off as the least trustworthy, reading his posts.

[TheVileOne]

Having read 3BP's posts and PM's, he was pretty upset about the Scarlett/Snake Eyes situation. And I don't really believe DESTRO all that much. If he's also a nazi-mod, I'd sooner believe he was trying to quell the argument.

[copywrite]

I never believe anyone on imdb, it's full of retarded irrational children. And they lie. A lot.

[DoctorJones]

OK, I am confused. Best to just wait until the movie.

[xisaacx]

doesnt duke have hair?

[Voyeur]

doesnt duke have hair?
(SIGH) Duke was my favorite character and I think I have to come to terms with the idea he won't be my favorite in the film. Hopefully, I'll still think Snake Eyes and Destro are cool by the end of the film.

[QueerMike]

Based on the initial script reports, Duke is in a love triangle with Baroness and Rex (aka the future Cobra Commander played by Joseph Gordon Levitt). And Scarlett ends up hooking up with RIPCORD/Marlon Wayans. She likes Snake Eyes like a "big brother".

Duke and Cobra Commander are bisexual swingers!?!?! I hope this movie dies a slow, painful death.

[copywrite]

that's not true. the first part, maybe, not the second part.

[Nightmare]

Duke and Cobra Commander are bisexual swingers!?!?! I hope this movie dies a slow, painful death.

Whaaa?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :cmad:

[I7eIVIoNBoY]

yes :yay:

[ZombieONE]

would've made a better Duke, imo:

http://www.jensenacklesfans.com/gallery/albums/promo/sn/hq/normal_deanhq_008.jpg

but, thats just me-

[xisaacx]

worse choice, dont care what movie he was in. Dont care how good people think he is.

[Gotham]

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/05/07/exclusive-first-gi-joe-photo-of-channing-tatum-unveils-his-kung-fu-grip/

It's okay. :down

[Neto Magnus]

what are major sites are left?

[Gotham]

what are major sites are left?

CHUD. Slashfilm. Cinematical. A few big ones.

[Hunter Rider]

http://i29.tinypic.com/2yum6uo.jpg
GQ Joe :D nah, he looks ok.

[BETArayBill]

wow that is horrible :o

[Golgo-13]

Once you've seen one Joe is uniform, you've seen 'em all.

[He-Man]

These uniforms really suck.

[Golgo-13]

They are monotonous, but i think they'll look cool in motion. I'm more exited about the Cobra roster than the Joe characters as far as looks go.

[Gotham]

They are monotonous, but i think they'll look cool in motion. I'm more exited about the Cobra roster than the Joe characters as far as looks go.

I can't wait to see a teaser trailer. That time is nearing. :up:

[El Guapo]

CHUD. Slashfilm. Cinematical. A few big ones.

I think it's just the guys who got to go to the set. I don't think there are any more preview pictures that I'm aware of.

[Gotham]

I think it's just the guys who got to go to the set. I don't think there are any more preview pictures that I'm aware of.

CHUD didn't mention anything about visiting the set. They could have, though.

[El Guapo]

CHUD. Slashfilm. Cinematical. A few big ones.

My bad. CHUD has Ripcord up.

[MegaGeek]

WTF is that? it looks like justin timberlake in a tour costume.. this movie is going to be the feel good teen flick of the year ...........................

[zman]

to me this is another example of what the new bat suit could have been, if modified slighty of course.

[Crowforge]

He looks too young, and he stole snake eye's pants.

[El Guapo]

CHUD didn't mention anything about visiting the set. They could have, though.

NO, CHUD wasn't there. There were only six of us.

[Compi716]

What is with the goatee?!

[Wolverine_05]

What is with the goatee?!

They wanted Duke to be a douchebag.

[CEREBRAL....]

Honestly C.Tatum...doesnt bother me as duke at all. I think he could pull if off , but they should of at least given him blonde hair!

[Raiden]

Once you've seen one Joe is uniform, you've seen 'em all.

Yeah, there's no personality in those outfits they wear; it's all the same.

[batboy99]

theyre uniforms, they're supposed to look all the same

[Raiden]

theyre uniforms, they're supposed to look all the same

Funny how Snakeye keep his look while his comrades are all wearing "uniforms", then.

[FhFgJg]

How hard is it to dye the guy's hair blond and put on some of Duke's more colored outfits? Seriously...this guy has some of Duke's facial features but dark hair? what the hell. just get some nice and easy for the guy stephen sommers, sheesh.

[batboy99]

Funny how Snakeye keep his look while his comrades are all wearing "uniforms", then.well, snake eyes and baroness are expetions, they dont really have any other outfits expet the black ones

[Superman79]

How hard is it to dye the guy's hair blond and put on some of Duke's more colored outfits? Seriously...this guy has some of Duke's facial features but dark hair? what the hell. just get some nice and easy for the guy stephen sommers, sheesh.

Amen. :up:

http://i29.tinypic.com/2yum6uo.jpg
GQ Joe :D nah, he looks ok.

That is NOT Duke. :cmad: At least not the REAL Duke :cmad::csad:

[Ryudoz]

Amen. :up:



That is NOT Duke. :cmad: At least not the REAL Duke :cmad::csad:

Agreed. He's Duke's Evil-yet-clumsy Twin, FLUKE. You can tell by the stupid goatee.

This movie will fail.

[mr. peasant]

I think what they're doing with the brown hair, goatee (replacing a full beard) and the scar is to make Tatum's character more closely resemble G.I. Joe himself (the original one and the Adventure Team one).

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/GiJoeBlackHairBlueEyes.JPG

[Mal'Akai]

I think what they're doing with the brown hair, goatee (replacing a full beard) and the scar is to make Tatum's character more closely resemble G.I. Joe himself (the original one and the Adventure Team one).

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d9/GiJoeBlackHairBlueEyes.JPG
Good point.

[Golgo-13]

I've never been a Duke fan, so i'm not stressing over the lackluster casting of his character. So long as they get Baroness, SE (which they have done) and CC right, i'll be satisfied.

[Savage]

Agreed. He's Duke's Evil-yet-clumsy Twin, FLUKE. You can tell by the stupid goatee.

This movie will fail.

...Because of a goatee? Well I guess I see why fan is short for fanatic now.

Anyway, the costumes have actually grown on me. As long as they get the characters right I'm good.

[Voyeur]

That is NOT Duke. :cmad: At least not the REAL Duke :cmad::csad:
Here, here!

[TripXyDE]

i feel sad whenever i hear news about the GI JOE movie
Stephen Sommers, the director of Van Helsing... and....


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51R6F9JVQNL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
this guy is gung-ho


http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/img/daily/603/scarymovie_l.jpg
this guy is rip-cord


http://www.wildaboutmovies.com/images_3/JosephGordonLevitt3rdRockPhoto.jpg
this kid is cobra commander


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2256/2475919030_ea98152584.jpg
this prom suit with white ski mask is supposed to be a stormshadow costume


and what bothers me the most is that this
http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/d/u/M/stepuppubc.jpg
is supposed to be duke

http://youthcentral.vic.gov.au/digitalAssets/19405_step-up.jpg
yes, this is channing tatum, perfect for duke, he can do all the moves, he can beat you because he knows The STreets(!!!)

the studios seem to have added... or is actually about to add a movie that will join the ranks of Batman & Robin, Batman Forever, and Street Fighter.
Congratulations!
may i be wrong...
but if im right, may the studios not repeat this same mistake

[chamber-music]

well to be fair regardless of if you think Joseph Gordon-Levitt is right for the role he is nearly 30 so his hardly a kid although he looks young for his age.

[TwoOfAKind]

Channing Tatum Blows as Duke but I'm very curious to see how JGL turns out as Cobra Commander.

[TripXyDE]

Based on the initial script reports, Duke is in a love triangle with Baroness and Rex (aka the future Cobra Commander played by Joseph Gordon Levitt). And Scarlett ends up hooking up with RIPCORD/Marlon Wayans. She likes Snake Eyes like a "big brother".

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH AHA!!!!!!
stop it! all this laughing is going to choke me to death!
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH AHA!!!!!!

48 minutes later...

ahahahahaha
oh my God!
this is gonna SUCK ...BIGTIME!!!

& yes Superman79, its sad, but they ARE going to f##k with your childhood hero.... they ARE ALREADY f##king with him

i have an idea, wouldn't it be great to make these spoof posters of GI JOE the movie just so the idiotic producers see how far their stupidity has taken them? (JOKER LAUGH)

and as for you...
you guys sound like a bunch of babies. grow up, that was 25 years ago. it's a modern take on the series. i recently watched some episodes of the old cartoon, and realized how insanely corny it was. it was fun when you were 10, but there's no way it could be adapted word for word, image for image of how it was then. think open-mindedly.

yes, you... Channing Tatum? is that you, dancerboy? come show us your backflip wussybounce! you and your mommy fly back to where you belong... to the ESPN forum sites

[JRPJCDJC]

Still think he'd have been a better Duke:

http://i29.tinypic.com/qoxhev.jpg