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+===Sequel===
+Rob Moore, the studio vice chairman, has stated that a sequel will be developed. The film's lead actors are contractually obligated to return.<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2009/08/gi-joe-opens-to-100-million-worldwide-but-will-it-hold.html ''G.I. Joe'' opens to $100 million worldwide, but will it hold?], accessed August 11, 2009</ref>  In January 2010, [[Rhett Reese]] and [[Paul Wernick]], the writers of ''Zombieland'', were hired to write the script for the sequel.<ref>[http://www.collider.com/2010/01/06/exclusive-gi-joe-sequel-is-happening-writer-has-been-hired ''G.I. Joe'' Sequel is Happening; Zombieland's Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick Writing ''G.I. JOE 2''] accessed January 13, 2010</ref><ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118013602.html?categoryid=13&cs=1/ Par OKs ''G.I. Joe'' sequel, dates ''Trek''], accessed January 13, 2010</ref>  Stephen Sommers was originally going to return as director of the sequel, but as of January 2011, Sommers will not be returning to direct.<ref>[http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/exclusive-stephen-sommers-direct-gi-joe-sequel-19844 Exclusive: Stephen Sommers to Direct ''G.I. Joe'' Sequel], accessed August 4, 2010</ref><ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/01/gi-joe-sequel-stephen-sommers-wont-direct.html Stephen Sommers won't dress for battle on 'G.I. Joe' sequel], accessed January 6, 2011</ref>  Production on the film will begin in June and the film will likely be released in 2012, also seeing the return of [[Storm Shadow (Movie)|Storm Shadow]] actor, [[Lee Byung-hun]].<ref>[http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/113858-storm-shadow-to-return-in-gi-joe-sequel Storm Shadow to Return in G.I. Joe Sequel]</ref>    On January 17, 2011, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed once again that Lee Byung-hun will reprise his role as Storm Shadow in the sequel.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lee-byung-hun-reprise-gi-72401/ Lee Byung-hun to Reprise ''G.I. Joe'' Role], accessed February 1, 2011</ref> [[Channing Tatum]] and [[Ray Park]] are also returning to the film as Duke and Snake-Eyes, respectively. Paramount Pictures announced that [[Jon Chu]] will direct the sequel. The film will be released August 10, 2012.<ref>[http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/paramount-drafts-jon-chu-for-g-i-joe-2 Paramount Drafts Jon M. Chu For ''G.I. Joe 2''], accessed February  25, 2011</ref><ref>[http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3107&p=.htm 'G.I. Joe 2' Strikes August 2012]</ref>
-== Sequel ==
-Rob Moore, the studio vice chairman, has stated that a sequel will be developed. The film's lead actors are contractually obligated to return.In January 2010, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers of Zombieland, were hired to write the script for the sequel.Stephen Sommers was originally going to return as director of the sequel, but as of January 2011, Sommers will not be returning to direct.Production on the film will begin in June and the film will likely be released in 2012, also seeing the return of Storm Shadow actor, Lee Byung-Hun.On January 17, 2011, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed once again that Lee Byung-hun will reprise his role as Storm Shadow in the sequel.Channing Tatum and Ray Park are also returning to the film as Duke and Snake-Eyes, respectively. Rachel Nichols, the actress who played Scarlett in the first film, said via Twitter that most cast members will not be returning, except for the three aforementioned actors.Rachel Nichols also stated that paramount has also promised her that she will indeed appear in the sequel as Scarlett.Paramount Pictures announced that Jon Chu will direct the sequel. The film will be released August 10, 2012.The G.I. Joe movie sequel has a new title: G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes.UK X Factor winner Shayne Ward, actor Danny Arroyo and WWE Wrestler Shad Gaspard have auditioned for new roles for the sequel.Joseph Gordon-Levitt confirmed in an interview that he will not be returning as "The Commander" in the sequel.On June 5, 2011, actor Stephen Martines was cast as Cross-Country.On June 6, 2011, actor Dwayne Johnson was cast as Roadblock.Elodie Yung is in talks to join the cast in the film as Jinx.
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