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Bradley Cooper to Star as Duke in G.I. Joe Reboot
Confirmed
In Short: Bradley Cooper will star as Duke in Danny McBride's G.I. Joe reboot.
Cosmic Book News and GeekTyrant report that Bradley Cooper is set to star as Duke in the upcoming G.I. Joe reboot directed by Danny McBride.
Cooper, known for his roles in films like 'A Star Is Born' and 'The Hangover,' will also write, direct, and star in Warner Bros.' Ocean's prequel opposite Margot Robbie.
McBride, who has directed and co-written the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri, confirmed that Cooper was his top choice for the role.
Cooper's involvement was not initially certain due to his busy schedule, but after reading the script and meeting with McBride, he decided to take on the role.
McBride previously recruited Cooper for a guest role on HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones,' and now they are teaming up for a much larger project.
Despite McBride's comedy background, the reboot is not a comedy, as he stated, 'It grounds G.I. Joe. It’s not a comedy.
Cooper's decision to join the project is seen as a strong start for the film, given his talent as both an actor and filmmaker.
Deadline reports that Cooper's involvement in the G.I. Joe reboot was confirmed after he read the script and met with McBride.
The reboot is shaping up to be a different take on the Joes, with McBride revealing a story detail that makes the project intriguing.
Paramount Pictures is moving ahead with the planned reboot, though there is no news on a release date yet.
What this adds
Cooper's involvement in the G.I. Joe reboot was confirmed after he read the script and met with McBride.
The reboot is not a comedy, as McBride stated, 'It grounds G.I. Joe. It’s not a comedy.
Background
G.I. Joe is an American media franchise and a line of action figures owned and produced by the toy company Hasbro.
What's confirmed
- Cosmic Book News and GeekTyrant report that Bradley Cooper is set to star as Duke in the upcoming G.I. Joe reboot directed by Danny McBride.
- Cooper, known for his roles in films like 'A Star Is Born' and 'The Hangover,' will also write, direct, and star in Warner Bros.' Ocean's prequel opposite Margot Robbie.
- McBride, who has directed and co-written the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri, confirmed that Cooper was his top choice for the role.
- Cooper's involvement was not initially certain due to his busy schedule, but after reading the script and meeting with McBride, he decided to take on the role.
- McBride previously recruited Cooper for a guest role on HBO's 'The Righteous Gemstones,' and now they are teaming up for a much larger project.
- Despite McBride's comedy background, the reboot is not a comedy, as he stated, 'It grounds G.I. Joe. It’s not a comedy.
- Cooper's decision to join the project is seen as a strong start for the film, given his talent as both an actor and filmmaker.
- Deadline reports that Cooper's involvement in the G.I. Joe reboot was confirmed after he read the script and met with McBride.
- The reboot is shaping up to be a different take on the Joes, with McBride revealing a story detail that makes the project intriguing.
- Paramount Pictures is moving ahead with the planned reboot, though there is no news on a release date yet.
What's still developing
- The same report said McBride would direct, which went official within hours.
- “I can confirm that Bradley Cooper is being eyed for one of the main roles,” Richtman reported on July 15, naming Pratt and Goggins right alongside him.
- Cooper is writing, directing, and starring opposite Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.’ Ocean’s prequel, which is shooting in Europe after he stepped in when Lee Isaac Chung exited the project.
- Cooper also comes in hot off Is This Thing On, which he wrote, directed, and starred in opposite Will Arnett.
- Insider Daniel Richtman put Cooper on the board back in July, reporting the actor was being eyed for one of the main roles alongside Chris Pratt and Walton Goggins.
- Per Deadline, McBride drew up a wish list of actors once he landed the directing job, and Cooper sat at the top of it.
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- He recently earned acclaim for Is This Thing On?, which he directed, co-wrote, and starred in opposite Will Arnett.
- Joe movie, putting one of Hollywood’s biggest stars at the center of the studio’s latest attempt to bring Hasbro’s military franchise back to the big screen.
- While McBride’s comedy background might have fans wondering exactly what kind of G.I.
- According to the trade, though, Cooper was on McBride’s short list for the film but wasn’t sure he’d be able to do it, mainly because he’s currently starring in and directing an Ocean’s Eleven prequel opposite Margot Robbie.
- Paramount thought that was a little too niche, though, and asked McBride if he wanted to do something a bit broader.