The G.I. Joe movie franchise is getting a reboot in the form of a prequel focusing on Snake Eyes’ character. The movie will bring back to life the movie franchise after a long wait by fans for G.I. Joe 3 since the 2013 release of the second installment of the G.I. Joe: Retaliation.
The movie’s star actor Henry Golding opined his view of the movie as digging deep into who Snake really is and what motivates him. The movie is going to the Snake Eyes’ start journey.
Snake Eyes will be produced by a host of companies, including MGM, Skydance, Entertainment One, among others. The movie is being produced by Jeff Waxman and directed by Robert Schwentke. The movie’s production started in January 2020, and there are talks already for a sequel after Snake Eyes is released.
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Release Date: When Will it Premiere?
Snake Eyes was previously scheduled to release on March 27, 2020, and further moved to October 23, 2020. However because of the lockdown and closure of cinemas made it be finally shifted to October 22, 2021. On Instagram, Henry Golding revealed his first look on his birthday:
Paramount Pictures will release Snake Eyes in theatres on July 23, 2021. To celebrate its theatrical release on July 23rd, “Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins” is now available to rent for $20 or to buy for $25 on streaming services like Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Cast: Who will appear in the show?
The cast ensemble of the movie features great actors part of which are:
- Henry Golding, the Crazy Rich Asians actor, takes on the role of Snake Eyes.
- Samara Weaving plays the role of Scarlett.
- Iko Uwais stars as the Hard Master
- Money Heist Season 5 star- Ursula Corbero stars as Baroness.
Other cast members include Haruka Abe (47 Ronin), Takehiro Hira (Giri/Haji), Peter Mensah (300).
Henry Golding and Samara Weaving, actors of G.I. Joe Origins, anticipate their perfect crossovers with Fast & Furious and Lord of the Rings.
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Plot: What will Happen?
As previously mentioned, Snake Eyes is a prequel that tells the origin story of a member of the G.I. Joe squad, a ninja named Snake Eyes. Although Snake Eyes was a leader of the G.I. Joe crew, he is an influential and important part of the team. The movie’s plot will most likely start with Snake Eyes’ journey in training and his relationship with Storm Shadow. It could also focus on a time when the Snake Eyes persona has been developed and tells the magnificent journey to the army.
Snake Eyes is welcomed by an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after he saves their heir apparent’s life. At the same time as the Arashikage teach him the skills of ninja warrior, they also provide the boy what he’s been longed for: a home, his honor and loyalty are put to the test when secrets from Snake Eyes’ past are revealed.
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Trailer: When will we see it?
Paramount Plus members will have access to the film in September, and it will be released on Blu-ray on October 19. Here you watch the trailer for Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins movie: