Mar 6 2007G.I. Joe Movie Planned with Wahlberg?
As the '80s toyline/cartoon series movie trend becomes the new superhero movie trend of Hollywood, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has revealed that following the release of Transformers, he has plans to immediately begin work on a big-screen adaptation of G.I. Joe. Mark Wahlberg, who has worked with di Bonvaventura on Shooter and Four Brothers, is already being mentioned for the role of G.I. Joe team leader, Duke, a widely-acknowledged real American hero.
No word yet on specifically how this pleasant memory of childhood will be butchered, but I'm imagining the terrorist outfit Cobra will be altered to reflect current threats, possibly renamed Al Qobra, and I'm assuming Larry the Cable Guy will have a supporting role as the "goofy but dependable explosives expert who's always eager to 'Git 'er done.'"
Reader Comments
1. Ed - March 6, 2007 12:11 PM
Ohhhh man Al Qobra made milk come out of my nose. Brilliant.
2. Chris - March 6, 2007 5:24 PM
"Al Qobra!" That's gold, Jerry, GOLD!
3. Shipwreck - March 7, 2007 6:56 AM
America....Fuck Yeah!
4. Ruiner - March 7, 2007 9:01 AM
I don't think al qobra commander would be all that terrifying with a busted old russian assualt rifle and a kidney dialysis machine hooked up to him. Also Condoliza would make an awsome destro.
5. Sydes - May 1, 2008 2:56 AM
Source?