Ray Park lands role as Snake Eyes

In case you haven’t heard, a live-action movie of G.I. Joe is currently being developed. The film is currently in the pre-production phase and slated for a 2009 release, but there’s already been a lot of casting news. Perhaps the biggest is that actor/stuntman Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode I, X-Men) will play the part of Snake Eyes, hand-to-hand combat specialist and expect with any sharp-edged weapon. Marlon Wayons has also been rumored to play the role of Ripcord, but this has not been confirmed. G.I. Joewill be directed by Stephen Sommers (Catch Me if You Can, Deep Rising, The Mummy).