Paramount is moving forward with its new G.I. Joe movie, casting Bradley Cooper as Duke, the field commander of the team. Multiple outlets report that Danny McBride will direct and is also involved in writing the film.
The project is described as a reboot of the G.I. Joe franchise based on Hasbro’s toy lineup. Variety adds that McBride co-writes the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri, while also noting Paramount’s intent to deliver a “fresh take” on the franchise. Deadline similarly frames the film as a lead casting decision for Duke, though it provides limited details beyond Cooper’s role and McBride’s direction.
Across the coverage, plot specifics and additional casting are not yet disclosed. The reporting emphasizes the same core developments: Cooper’s casting as Duke, McBride’s directorial role (his feature directorial debut as described by Polygon), and Paramount’s goal to reboot the property. Further production details are expected as casting and story information are released.
