Bradley Cooper To Play Duke In 'G.I. Joe' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bradley Cooper is set to star as Duke, the leader of the military unit, in the new G.I. Joe film directed by Danny McBride, who is also co-writing the screenplay.
- McBride secured the directing role earlier this year and prioritized Cooper for the lead role, with negotiations finalized after Cooper reviewed the script and met with McBride.
- The untitled G.I. Joe movie will be a reimagining of the franchise, produced by Hasbro Entertainment, and will not be connected to the previously planned crossover with Transformers.
- Paramount is focusing on revitalizing its franchises, with multiple high-profile projects underway, including new films in the Days of Thunder, World War Z, Paranormal Activity, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Sonic the Hedgehog series.
- Both Cooper and McBride are represented by Range, and Cooper is currently balancing multiple projects, including directing and starring in the Ocean’s prequel.
