It's been suspected, it's been rumored, and it's been wisely deduced. Now, it's official: Joseph Gordon-Levitt admits that he's playing Cobra Commander in the "G.I. Joe" movie.
"I've got a good mask," he grinned recently, confirming that he'll play the man who challenges Destro for top dog status in the C.O.B.R.A. organization.
Various sources have revealed that Gordon-Levitt's mysterious character begins as a close friend of Duke (Channing Tatum), and might even be a former Joe himself; "USA Today" reported recently that the actor is playing "multiple roles." But this much is certain: By the end of the flick, he'll be the same blue-clad baddie we all remember. Read more...
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon Levitt to headline live-action "Akira" adaptation. (AICN)
- The Curious Case of the Teenage Plague: David Fincher to direct "Black Hole" from a script by Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman. Story centers on a radical STD sweeping through American high schools. (Hollywood Reporter)
- On golden wings: Former hobbit Dominic Monaghan makes a break for "Wolverine." Will play mutant Beak. (Just Jared)
- "I can say with absolute certainty that you will see stuff you've never imagined." James Cameron checks in to give a status report on "Avatar." (AICN)
- Behind the scenes video from Richard Kelly's "The Box." (/film)
Last year we learned what rendition meant courtesy of a sobering film starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Well, come March 28, Ryan Phillipe is going to introduce you to the startling reality of soldiers who have been stop-lossed. Co-starring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Channing Tatum, this one comes from none other than "Boys Don't Cry" director Kimberly Peirce so you know it's going to have something interesting going on. Check out the brand new poster below.
In today's link round-up, news on "Dark Knight," "G.I. Joe," "Bond 22," "Superman," and more.
- True American heroes? Marlon Wayans joins "G.I. Joe" as Ripcord. Joseph Gordon-Levitt in negotiations for flick as well. (Variety)
- Now that's a dapper looking man! Photos emerge from the set of "Bond 22." (MI6)
- Faster than a speeding bullet, Brandon Routh is back as Superman. (AICN)
- "[I]f you're the girl in Batman, you're going to be a damsel in distress to some extent." Maggie Gyllenhaal briefly talks "The Dark Knight." (Metro UK)
- Dream on. Freddy Krueger coming back to haunt you in another "Nightmare on Elm Street." Sequel will NOT include Jason. (Bloody-Disgusting)
- Do you like to watch movies on your iphone? David Lynch would like to have a word with you (language advisory). (Hollywood-Elsewhere)
Back in Texas after fighting in Iraq, a young soldier (Ryan Phillippe) refuses orders to return to the war. Co-starring Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Abbie Cornish, "Stop-Loss" hits theaters on March 28, 2008. Check out the exclusive trailer below.
