http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/07/First-Details-About-G.I.-Joe-Movie-Confirmed.aspx Details on the characters and story arch of the upcoming live-action G.I. JOE film have officially hit the web. IESB.net is reporting that a draft of the ‘JOE script was turned in around October 1st by writer Stuart Beattie. According to IESB, Beattie’s script will pit the famed fighting force against Cobra capos Destro and the Baroness, with king snake Cobra Commander resigned to an “Emperor Palpatine” role for at least this first installment. On a cooler note, a source inside the studio has confirmed that Cobra ninja Storm Shadow and Joe fan-fave Snake Eyes will be “a main focal point and the “soul” of the film.” Nice. Additionally, bonafide badass gang The Dreadnoks will be included in the film, complete with Zartan, his sister Zarana and little brother Zandar. The gang will act as the hired muscle Cobra uses to guard their day-to-day operations, ensuring that a few no-holds-barred scraps between Joes and Dreadnoks will be sure to go down. Will Zartan retain his trademark camouflage ability and (hilariously ludicrous) mastery of disguise for the film? Only time will tell. rumors continue to swirl that Mark Wahlberg is being courted to star in the role of Joe leader Duke; Tyrese Gibson is being approached to take-on the role of Roadblock; and there’s even whispers that Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is being considered for a cameo as Joe drill instructor Sgt. Slaughter. (Didn’t he already play that role in Gridiron? No, I didn’t see that movie either.) en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/07/First-Details-About-G.I.-Joe-Movie-Confirmed.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/07/First-Details-About-G.I.-Joe-Movie-Confirmed.aspx#1689 Prediction: This will suck. Dan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/10/07/First-Details-About-G.I.-Joe-Movie-Confirmed.aspx#1689 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:03:13 GMT