Fraser Gung-Ho For G.I. Joe And The Rock To Get Shipwrecked?

[Hunter Rider]

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/fraser-gung-ho-for-g-i-joe-and-the-rock-to-get-shipwrecked-4331


Date: April 3, 2008

By: El Mayimbe
Source: El Mayimbe (http://www.latinoreview.com/)

EL MAYIMBE AQUI!

YET ANOTHER LATINO REVIEW EXCLUSIVE!

I have just learned through my sources that BRENDAN FRASER has booked the role of GUNG HO for Stephen Sommer’s big screen live-action adaptation of "G.I. Joe." (http://www.latinoreview.com/films/g-i-joe-255) Now, it is only a one scene cameo. The scene is question is a training sequence at THE PIT. Brendan already shot his part. Me personally, I always thought GUNG HO was the most gay looking of the Joes. I mean come on, the tattooed chest, the vest with no shirt on and that hat?! If there was a soldier in the VILLAGE PEOPLE, GUNG HO would definitely be it!

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/gho-brendan.jpg


I also learned that AN OFFER has been made to THE ROCK for the role of HECTOR DELGADO aka SHIPWRECK. At this time THE ROCK hasn’t said either yes or no, but the offer is out to him. Can THE ROCK smell what Shipwreck is cooking? We should find out soon enough. I knew it was only a matter of time before they would start offering Latino roles to THE ROCK who is Samoan.

http://www.latinoreview.com/images/user/shipwreck-rock.jpg


So now you know!

YO JOE!

[tamron]

Brendan Fraser wouldn't have been my first choice for Gung-Ho, I could see him as Dusty. But for a one scene cameo, I guess that'll work.

Rock's got the right combination of humor and toughness to be a good Shipwreck. I wouldn't be against him being in this flick.

[Pink Ranger]

Oddly enough, it might be more suitable for the positions to be reversed. Gung Ho was inhumanly strong, which is more like a Rock, where Shipwreck was more rakish, which is more like Brendan Fraser.

By the way, there was a soldier on the Village People. Alex Briley alternated between being a soldier and a sailor.

The fact that I recalled his name off the top of my head without having to look it up on Wikipedia makes me very, very sad. :(

[Mal'Akai]

This is probably the first time I will sound off and say the casting sucks! I'm a fan of Fraser, but he should not have been Gung Ho. He just does not seem right for the part. Too much of a pretty boy. I'd rather see Michael Chiklis in this role.

[Philly Phanboy]

No way is this rumour true.

[Iron_Stark]

It's better casting than that kid from 3rd Rock from the Sun as Cobra friggen Commander and Marlon Wayans

[Octoberist]

It's funny how some 'certain' web sites (that I won't mention) are up in arms over The Rock because he's a Samoan playing a 'latino' character.
First off, I didn't know that Shipwreck was Latino. Second off, I'm sure that it's only a cameo or a very small role.

Thirdly, if the Latino community gets mad over this, do I have to remind them that it's GI JOE? Do i have to tell them that a guy name Shipwreck dresses up like a sailor 24/7?

My point, yes those 'certain sites' should care, but they should care more important roles. This is nothing.

[tamron]

Shipwreck isn't Latino. He was a foster kid that was adopted by a Hispanic family.

[Jamie Madrox]

I'm so glad that Fraser is in this, but as Gung Ho? I wanted him for Flint. Damn.

And why was The Rock offered Shipwreck? Hunter Rider's right about The Rock being Samoan, but Shipwreck is supposed to be Latino I thought. His last name is Delgado.

The Rock kicks arse, but he aint no Shipwreck. Sorry, The Rock.

[Jamie Madrox]

Shipwreck isn't Latino. He was a foster kid that was adopted by a Hispanic family.


Are you sure? I always thought he was Latino.

[The Avatar]

I hope there was some miscommunication when this rumor was being passed down the grapevine, those roles look they should be swapped.

[KenK]

I hope there was some miscommunication when this rumor was being passed down the grapevine, those roles look they should be swapped.

That's what I'm thinking. The casting only makes sense if it's the inverse of what's been written. Someone must have flubbed.

[RakuMon]

I like Benjamin Bratt for Shipwreck. And I agree Fraser would make a nice Flint.

Here's hoping they get Sgt. Slaughter to be the drill sergeant for the training montage!

Maggots.

[The Avatar]

Here's hoping they get Sgt. Slaughter to be the drill sergeant for the training montage!

Maggots.
have you seen what he looks like lately?

[The Avatar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRWuDsVmTg0

[tamron]

Are you sure? I always thought he was Latino.

Maybe it wasn't the case in the comics, but Shipwreck states he's adopted in the cartoon, "Captives of Cobra, Part 1" to be exact.

[Iron_Stark]

It's funny how some 'certain' web sites (that I won't mention) are up in arms over The Rock because he's a Samoan playing a 'latino' character.
First off, I didn't know that Shipwreck was Latino. Second off, I'm sure that it's only a cameo or a very small role.

Thirdly, if the Latino community gets mad over this, do I have to remind them that it's GI JOE? Do i have to tell them that a guy name Shipwreck dresses up like a sailor 24/7?

My point, yes those 'certain sites' should care, but they should care more important roles. This is nothing.

If you're talking about Latino Review, I don't think they got up in arms about it,

I knew it was only a matter of time before they would start offering Latino roles to THE ROCK who is Samoan.

Sounds to me like the guy was expecting Rock to stark getting offers to play Latinos.

I really doubt we(the Latino community) are going to be up in arms about The Rock playing a Latino, I mean Jack Black played a Mexican and no one cared.

I don't care who gets cast as Shipwreck, as long as it wouldn't be some teeny bopper kid. The Rock? my 2nd favorite wrestler playing my 2nd favorite GI Joe character(Storm Shadow's #1), I'm all for it.

[Bug-Eyed Earl]

If you're talking about Latino Review, I don't think they got up in arms about it,



Sounds to me like the guy was expecting Rock to stark getting offers to play Latinos.

I really doubt we(the Latino community) are going to be up in arms about The Rock playing a Latino, I mean Jack Black played a Mexican and no one cared.

I don't care who gets cast as Shipwreck, as long as it wouldn't be some teeny bopper kid. The Rock? my 2nd favorite wrestler playing my 2nd favorite GI Joe character(Storm Shadow's #1), I'm all for it.

I have a funny story in that regard- I've known quite a few Latinos with light skin and brown hair- their parentage is mixed, and it really shows. I knew a lady who was Latina and she ran the intercultural department at my college, and when talking about plays at the college, she said I could probably pass for Latino so I should try out.

I have light skin and brown hair. But based on this lady's experience, I could pass.

[BloodyWolverine]

Hugh Jackman for Shipwreck if you going to old buddies.
The Rock- Gung Ho.
Brandon Fraiser- Would be a better Flint or Cobra Commander.
Also in my opinion Flint should be in over Hawk for he ran it more if you ask me.

[QueerMike]

I'm tired of this movie and hearing bad decision after bad decision.

Brendan Fraser as Gung Ho? And if there's a sequel they'll do they same ole retarded Hollywood-thing and get someone different for the sequel.

The Rock as Shipwreck isn't too bad but from the perspective that Shipwreck is Latino but the Rock doesn't exactly have the personality of Shipwreck nor do I believe he can portray it.

[Figs]

Oddly enough, it might be more suitable for the positions to be reversed. Gung Ho was inhumanly strong, which is more like a Rock, where Shipwreck was more rakish, which is more like Brendan Fraser.

By the way, there was a soldier on the Village People. Alex Briley alternated between being a soldier and a sailor.

The fact that I recalled his name off the top of my head without having to look it up on Wikipedia makes me very, very sad. :(


That's what I was thinking too. I think they fit the opposite characters better than the ones that were picked.

Yes...that is quite sad lol.

[Synthoid Dealer]

The Rock as Shipwreck isn't too bad but from the perspective that Shipwreck is Latino...
I thought Hector Delgado was adopted?

[K.B.]

More crappy casting (and sorry but the rock as shipwreck?!? you guys who like that idea must be really f**king high)

[Gotham]

If this is true, I don't mind.

[copywrite]

I think it's about as true as Common being cast as Roadblock. He probably won't do it because it's such a small cameo role. I wouldn't worry about it if you don't like the choice.

[chris moore]

I think the Rock has gotten smaller in the last few years. The hulking Rock of Scorpion King would be terrible in the role of Shipwreck when Roadblock and Gung Ho are supposed to be giant powerful figures. But a tall but more slender Rock would be okay. Shipwreck is supposed to be a SEAL nowadays afterall (always thought some of the skill levels of some of the Joe members were questionable for an elite force, and Shipwreck being portrayed as little more than a deckhand didnt fit, but SEAL does).

I agree with whoever thought Fraser seems more like a good casting for Dusty though. Bald head a huge moustache doesnt seem to fit Brendan...

[Gotham]

I think it's about as true as Common being cast as Roadblock. He probably won't do it because it's such a small cameo role. I wouldn't worry about it if you don't like the choice.

Latino Review does have an excellent reputation for casting, though. They were spot on with Channing Tatum as Duke. They were the very first to report that Heath Ledger was The Joker. It's an unbeatable record for sure.

[Kokoryu1]

Good grief. How about James Earl Jones as Serpentor next?

[CorpusBlack]

I like the Rock but I don't see him as Shipwreck.

Fraser as Gung Ho is a ridiculous thought in itself.

I could see both of these guys in this film but as characters different than the ones stated in the article.

[Balthus Dire]

WTF is with the casting for this movie?!?!? It's like everything is backwards!!!


Once again, we have a situation where The Rock should play Gung Ho and Fraser should play Shipwreck. God...I'm gonna find the casting director and slap him/her in the face.

And I really can't buy The Rock taking orders from Channing Tatum. Blehhhhhh. Sucks cause I always thought Rock would be a great Duke.

[The Avatar]

and I think we all know the only reason Brendan Fraser has a part in this film is because he's good friend with Sommers from working on The Mummy trilogy.

clearly he didn't have anything on his plate, so he called up his buddy the director of G.I. Joe to hook him up with a role.

[Hectorminator]

This news is freaking awesome. I'm just barely getting into Joe (I was born in 1987, so I never really saw the cartoon) but I always loved the action figures and mythology of it. Shipwreck became my favorite character instantly because his real name is Hector (like me) Delgado. So he's Mexican (like me), which is awesome. AND he was born in Chula Vista (like me, where I also live currently.)

The Rock is one of the best, if not THE best, action stars working right now, so him as Hector Delgado is perfect. I can totally buy Dwayne Johnson as an a-hole NAVY SEAL who's always talking crap but is extremely loyal to his troop and his friends. I hope his "cameo" leads to more in the sequels.

And although he might not look anything like old pics of shipwreck (him on the right):

http://www.geekent.com/blog/archives/yojoe.jpg

He can totally pull off the newer Shipwreck:

http://www.myuselessknowledge.com/joe/shipwreck2.gif

[Kokoryu1]

Next thing you know they'll be hiring Rosie O'donnell as Dr. Mindbender, R2-D2 as a B.A.T and Nathan Lane as Scrap Iron! Does no one else see the insanity in this? Below is the name of the person(s) who is responsible for the casting of this travesty (or travesty of casting, depending on your opinon): Janet Hirshenson

Name: Janet Hirshenson
Title: Casting Director
E-Mail: janet@janeandjanet.com

Someone please do something!

[Rick Roll'd]

I'm emailing her Right now because she is ridiculous...but at the end of the day she will just click delete and get in her 78,000 dollar lamborghini and drive to her 3 million dollar water front condo and drink wine that costs three times my salary.

With that being said don't ignore me jeanny cause i will slash your brakelines *****.:hoboj:

[Synthoid Dealer]

I don't know why everyone is pissing and moaning about The Rock. The original article says he was OFFERED the part of Shipwreck. Do you know how many OFFERS are thrown around Hollywood every day? I say save the crying until after it's confirmed.

[Gotham]

I don't know why everyone is pissing and moaning about The Rock. The original article says he was OFFERED the part of Shipwreck. Do you know how many OFFERS are thrown around Hollywood every day? I say save the crying until after it's confirmed.

Looking through this thread, I believe the upset is over Brendan Fraser mainly. He's already filmed his role, though, which is irreversible. Unless they cut him from the film, of course.

[Kokoryu1]

I don't know why everyone is pissing and moaning about The Rock. The original article says he was OFFERED the part of Shipwreck. Do you know how many OFFERS are thrown around Hollywood every day? I say save the crying until after it's confirmed.

You are correct. "Offered" is the prevalent term here. But Isn't this the same Rock that was "offered" the lead role in Spy Hunter and again in "The One?" Which one did he turn down and which one turned out to be the better movie? I like the guy, He's a decent actor and seems to be made to be an action hero but "bad casting is bad casting". Only thing worse is Brendan Frasers Gung Ho (See prior statement for explanation). Hell I can live with this one, I prefer that over Marlon Wayans/Ripcord!

[Dr. Evil]

Seems like Sommers is casting based off his Mummy movies if this is true. Fraser, Vosloo (who would have made a better Destro) and The Rock.

[CorpusBlack]

Vosloo (who would have made a better Destro)

Does the guy even talk? If I remember correctly, he only uttered a few words in The Mummy. I haven't seen him in anything else.

[Balthus Dire]

Seems like Sommers is casting based off his Mummy movies if this is true. Fraser, Vosloo (who would have made a better Destro) and The Rock.


Not to mention Kevin J. O'Connor as Dr. Mindbender. I understand he wants cameos, but they could at least get the casting right. Fraser is...such a bizzare choice for Gung Ho. Especially when they offer Shipwreck to The Rock.

The casting of this movie is mind boggling.

[copywrite]

Latino Review does have an excellent reputation for casting, though. They were spot on with Channing Tatum as Duke. They were the very first to report that Heath Ledger was The Joker. It's an unbeatable record for sure.
They said he was offered the role, not that he took it. Common even confirmed he was offered the role of Roadblock, but he didn't take it. I still wouldn't worry about it.

[K.B.]

Dudes name is Common Sense, theres a reason he turned this s**t down :)

[Mal'Akai]

Not to mention Kevin J. O'Connor as Dr. Mindbender. I understand he wants cameos, but they could at least get the casting right. Fraser is...such a bizzare choice for Gung Ho. Especially when they offer Shipwreck to The Rock.

The casting of this movie is mind boggling.
Don't you mean, Mindbending?

[Mal'Akai]

Does the guy even talk? If I remember correctly, he only uttered a few words in The Mummy. I haven't seen him in anything else.
http://imdb.com/name/nm0903677/

[Heretic]

I look forward to the announcement of Renee Zellwegger as Tomax and Sinbad as Xamot.

[nieman]

How about Warrick Davis (and I'm a fan of his) as Spirit? Uma Thurman as Lady Jaye? Sanaa Lathan as Zarana and Elijah Wood as Zandar?

I swear they casted from a dart board. I wouldn't even be mad if they used the weird casting as new characters strictly for the movie but come on now, you have to admit it seems like sabotage now. The ratio good to bad is what now...like 4:15

[Still A ThorFan]

Steve Austin should have been Gung Ho assuming this rumor is true, and the Rock as shiwreck is a disaster! Aren't casting directors supposed to find actors who look and can sound like the characters they are potraying, again look at Steve Austin and Gung Ho, this is why I wanted Angelina Jolie to play the Barones, damn it.

[Kokoryu1]

Name: Janet Hirshenson and Jane Jenkins
Title: Casting Director
E-Mail: janet@janeandjanet.com

http://www.wnyc.org/__imageversions.py?item_id=73964&revision=0

[Quote]http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon1.gif Re: Fraser Gung-Ho For G.I. Joe And The Rock To Get Shipwrecked?
Steve Austin should have been Gung Ho assuming this rumor is true, and the Rock as shiwreck is a disaster! Aren't casting directors supposed to find actors who look and can sound like the characters they are potraying, again look at Steve Austin and Gung Ho, this is why I wanted Angelina Jolie to play the Barones, damn it.[Quote]


These are the ladies you want to talk to as to why the characters are being cast the way they are.

[Heretic]

Any truth to the rumor that Abe Vigoda has been signed to play Billy?

[Kokoryu1]

These are most of the movies these ladies have cast. Some good, some bad. Either way it makes you wonder WTF are they doing.

The Bucket List (2007)
Transformers (2007)
The Holiday (2006)
The Da Vinci Code (2006)
Poseidon (2006)
Believe in Me (2006)
A House Divided (2006)
The Gravedancers (2006)
Rumor Has It... (2005)
Rebound (2005)
Cinderella Man (2005)
Supercross (2005)
Friday Night Lights (2004)
Iron Jawed Angels (2004) (TV)
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
The Missing (2003/I)
Alex & Emma (2003)
Helen of Troy (2003) (TV)
A Man Apart (2003)
Getting Hal (2003)
Coast to Coast (2003) (TV)
Hansel & Gretel (2002)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
China: The Panda Adventure (2001)
The Groomsmen (2001)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The Perfect Storm (2000)
Time Share (2000)
Dirty Pictures (2000)
Bicentennial Man (1999)
Pirates of the Plain (1999)
The Story of Us (1999)
The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in 'For Love or Mummy' (1999)
Edtv (1999)
My Favorite Martian (1999)
In Dreams (1999)
Stand-ins (1997)
Air Force One (1997)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997)
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997)
The Beautician and the Beast (1997)
Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
Space Jam (1996)
Ransom (1996)
Sgt. Bilko (1996)
America's Dream (1996)
Mr. Wrong (1996)
The American President (1995)
Body Language (1995) (TV)
Nine Months (1995)
Apollo 13 (1995)
My Family (1995)
Outbreak (1995)
Signs and Wonders (1995) (TV)
Pontiac Moon (1994)
There Goes My Baby (1994)
North (1994)
Baby's Day Out (1994)
The Paper (1994)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
My Life (1993)
In the Line of Fire (1993)
Dennis the Menace (1993)
Last Action Hero (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
A Case for Murder (1993)
Reckless Kelly (1993)
Family Prayers (1993)
A Few Good Men (1992)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
T Bone N Weasel (1992)
Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992)
Jersey Girl (1992)
Live! From Death Row (1992) (TV)
Hook (1991)
Shattered (1991)
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991)
Dutch (1991)
Only the Lonely (1991)
Backdraft (1991)
The Godfather: Part III (1990)
Misery (1990)
Home Alone (1990)
Air America (1990)
Ghost (1990)
Side Out (1990)
Lord of the Flies (1990)
The Last of the Finest (1990)
Montana (1990)
Enid Is Sleeping (1990)
Parenthood (1989)
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
Licence to Kill (1989)
Mystic Pizza (1988)
Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988)
The Presidio (1988)
Willow (1988)
Illegally Yours (1988)
Beetle Juice (1988)
She's Having a Baby (1988)
Cherry 2000 (1987)
Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
The Princess Bride (1987)
Back to the Beach (1987)
Adventures in Babysitting (1987)
Walk Like a Man (1987)
Armed and Dangerous (1986)
Stand by Me (1986)
Out of Bounds (1986)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Clue (1985)
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
Real Genius (1985)
The Sure Thing (1985)
The Mean Season (1985)
Body Double (1984)
Red Dawn (1984)
Hard to Hold (1984)
The Dead Zone (1983)
The Outsiders (1983)

Abe Vigoda? I heard he got the part of OverKill!

[CorpusBlack]

I heard that Carrot Top was casted for Metal Head and Dave Coulier was casted for Serpentor.

[Timstuff]

The comment about Gung Ho looking gay instantly reminded me of this...

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[CorpusBlack]

The comment about Gung Ho looking gay instantly reminded me of this...

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He always reminded me of one of the guys from The Blue Oyster in the 'Police Academy' films.

[Balthus Dire]

Don't forget your sandwiches! Look at you in your cute little hats I just wanna eat you up!

[Philly Phanboy]

What ever happened with this rumor? Has any source other than Latino Review been able to confirm? Are they in or not? Has anybody come across a recent picture of Fraser sporting a shaved head, mustache or both?

[Kokoryu1]

It died an dignified death unlike the movie.

[Balthus Dire]

You know, I really think Fraser would be a great Shipwreck. Throw him in a sailor suit and give him a full beard and he'd look exactly like the character.

Which is why him as Gung Ho makes no friggin sense.