Everything You Need to Know About Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Movie (2021): Dec. 2, 2022 - added the US soundtrack release date of December 6, 2021 - Movie Insider (original) (raw)

You know his name. Now witness his origin.

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Who's Involved:

Iko Uwais, David Ellison, Robert Schwentke, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Andrew Koji, Samara Weaving, Henry Golding, Brian Goldner, Takehiro Hira, Evan Spiliotopoulos, Anna Waterhouse, Úrsula Corberó, Haruka Abe

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Rating Reason: sequences of strong violence and brief strong language

Runtime: N/A

Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him. Based on the iconic G.I. Joe character, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins also stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Haruka Abe as Akiko, Tahehiro Hira as Kenta and Iko Uwais as Hard Master.

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Who stars in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins : Cast List

Who's making Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins : Crew List

A look at the Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Schwentke last directed Seneca and The Divergent Series: Allegiant. The film's writer Evan Spiliotopoulos last wrote The Pope’s Exorcist and The Unholy.

Producers

Lorenzo di Bonaventura
David Ellison
Brian Goldner

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Production: What we know about Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins ?

Key Facts

  1. Snake Eyes is only in theatres, Dolby Cinema and IMAX on July 23, 2021 (6/6/2021). The film will not be available day and date on Paramount+.
  2. This is likely a prequel chronicling the origins of the character Snake Eyes (8/2/2020).
  3. Ray Park, who had played Snake Eyes in previous films, does not reprise his role for this film. Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) stars in the role (8/2/2020).
  4. Snake Eyes was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic (8/2/2020).
  5. Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding is in early talks to star (Variety, 8/14/19).
  6. Simon Waters, who oversees consumer products at Hasbro Studios, said the company wants to take “a more millennial approach.” As he explains, “The world has changed, and I think you’re going to see G.I. Joe changing with it,” he said. “There’s going to be a much more contemporary approach to the whole franchise, and that will allow us to develop different characters (LA Times, 3/22/17)."
  7. Originally envisioned as a third G.I.: Joe movie following the events of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, this will now be a reboot aiming for a younger audience (LA Times, 3/22/17).

Filming Timeline

  1. 2021 - June: The film was set to Completed status.
  2. 2020 - February: The film was set to Post-Production status.

    Filming wrapped on February 26, 2020.

  3. 2018 - December: The film was set to Pre-Production status.

    Robert Schwentke has signed on to direct. Evan Spiliotopoulos, who wrote Beauty and the Beast and The Huntsman: Winter’s War, penned the script.

  4. 2017 - March: The film was set to Development status.

    Being rebooted with “a more millennial approach.”

  5. 2014 - July: The film was set to Development status.
  6. 2013 - April: The film was set to Announced status.

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?

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Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 .

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Is this a reboot of the 1998 movie starring Nicholas cage?

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