READY OR NOT Star Samara Weaving Will Play Scarlett in The G.I. Joe SNAKE EYES Movie
Ready or Not star Samara Weaving is the latest to join the cast of Paramount Pictures’ upcoming G.I. Joe film Snake Eyes. She will be taking on the role of Scarlett and I absolutely love that she has been cast in this role! She was awesome in Ready or Not, and I can totally see her playing a badass version of Scarlett! As a longtime G.I. Joe fan, I’m super happy with this casting decision!
She will join the previously cast Henry Golding as Snake Eyes; Andrew Koji who is set to play Storm Shadow, “a ninja who is both Snake Eyes’ blood brother and archenemy”; and Iko Uwais, who is playing Hard Master, “Snake Eyes’ tough as nails teacher who is also a skilled swordmaster.” The movie also stars Haruka Abe and Ursula Corbero.
For those of you who don’t know, Scarlett and Snake Eyes have always had a close and special relationship. I’m happy to see that is something this movie will explore.
The film is being directed by Robert Schwentke (Red, The Captain) from a script by Evan Spiliotopoulos, and the movie will focus on the origins of the fan-favorite character known for his masked face, black commando uniform and ninja training.
The story centers on Snake Eyes’ origins where “he tries to become a member of the Arashikage Clan, a ninja clan based in Japan. The Arashikage “worked as shadowy assassins for generations, using deception to earn their keep as ninjas, as well as developing a reputation for being able to perform impossible tasks.”
Snake Eyes will be released on October 16, 2020.
Source: Variety