It looks like Cobra Commander will be in the G.I. Joe movie after all! We get news of this casting thanks to our friends at MTV:
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. Asked if he’s been practicing his lisp, the actor grinned and replied: “I’ve got a good voice, man.”
It seems I bitch about G.I. Joe every day lately, and for good reason. I was surprised at this news anouncement today and actually have mixed feelings on the matter. I am thrilled that Cobra Commander will be in the film. I was freaking out when I didn’t hear about him in the news that was coming down the pipe; and this news has removed that complaint from my lips. Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s positive comments about the voice and mask of COBRA Commander are also welcomed. I love the character and am glad he will be in the film, a G.I. Joe film wouldn’t be one without him.
Sadly, I hate the rumblings of his origin story. I am confused why the Commander would be friends with Duke, and the idea of him being an ex - Joe offends me. Part of the mystique of Cobra Commander and Destro was that we knew very little about what they looked like. I don’t want to see Cobra Commander’s origin story in this film, I am afraid it will be done just as poorly as Darth Vader’s.
I am excited to see if they are able to recreate the chrome-dome mask of the Commander - that would be awesome. I just hope they don’t bastardize the character after they get him looking good.
