Moviehole has posted an email from a reader named Reja, which states:
- GI Joe II may now be retitled GI Joe 2 Retaliation(as you may remember, initially the movie was titled GI Joe 2 Cobra Strikes, which was later changed)
- Zartan will be in GI Joe II
I went up for “G.I Joe 2″ this week. Now firstly, I believe they’ve changed the name of the film from “G.I Joe 2 : Coba Strikes” to “G.I Joe 2 : Retaliation”.
The part I was chasing was Ibrahim, a presidential advisor to India’s leader. He tries to talk the president out of getting involved in a very suss rescue mission and consequently backing up the united states on something… that might not be totally legit.
And we all know who the president is now, right? Who is running the country? Zartan, played by Arnold Vosloo. He’s got the world leaders all under his thumb, war heads headed towards innocent populaces, and some new heavies on the payroll to keep G.I Joe at bay.
One of the first scenes to be shot is a flashback sequence with young Storm Shadow and young Snake Eyes which will cronicle how they became what they are and their relationship. Those parts have already been cast I think now they’re just working on the smaller roles – presidents of every country; security guards; ‘Mouse’, etc.
Anyway, thought you’d like to know about the title change and all that.
Vosloo was well received by the fandom for the most part, for his role as Zartan in Rise Of Cobra.
chorvacommander says
This just in.
http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/9855..._gi_joe_2.html
http://www.moviehole.net/201143254-e...sloo-returning
Nictus says
i know the "2" should be in the title to help the general public but seriously in my opinion they should drop the "2" and just make this an "assumed sequel" without actually making it a sequel
Ground Pounder says
Well if they change it I say it's a good thing. "The Rise of Cobra" was a cool name but another cobra themed subtitle lends toward the movie being more about Cobra and less about our protaganist, gi joe.
Jacklefttown says
So, out the window goes the previous statement that Duke, Snake-Eyes & Storm Shadow would be the only actors returning to reprise their roles!
Maybe Scarlett will be added at a late date?! PLEASE!!
ero says
"Cobra Strikes" was a far and away better title than "Retaliation." The latter sounds so ... bureaucratic.
ljacone says
OH HECK YES!
*whistles "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow"...*
ArcticCG says
I'm so Glad Zartan is BAck!
chorvacommander says
Well, Zartan should be in the sequel, his role is quite vital. But this latest development hasn't been confirmed yet. And Ibrahim? Will "GI JOE 2" be somewhat inspired by the DDP WWIII storyline? Hmmm...
Weezus says
he was my second my favorite character. awesome.
the doctor was my favorite character but they fucked him up terribly once he got the death metal voice and mask. way too over the top.
cobracobra says
Yes its really great that there continuing the story from ROC! Vosloo was so good. I really loved him in the DarkMan saga.
Keep reading: "GI JOE 2: RETALIATION" (?) and Vosloo possibly reprising role - Page 2
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