Bradley Cooper Will Lead Danny McBride's 'G.I. Joe' Movie
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Bradley Cooper has been cast as Duke, the leader of the Joes, in the new G.I. Joe film directed by Danny McBride for Paramount.
- The previously rumored G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover film is no longer in development.
- Cooper joined the project after reading the script, despite initial scheduling concerns due to his work on an Ocean’s Eleven prequel.
- Danny McBride’s original pitch focused on the Dreadnoks, a niche subset of G.I. Joe characters, but Paramount requested a broader story, now described as a reimagining of the franchise with plot details under wraps.
- No release date has been announced, but a 2028 release is speculated as likely, with further casting news expected soon.
