WHO has joined G.I. JOE?

Posted by Matt Holmes. Last modified on February 12th, 2008 at 11:20am

G.I. JOE began filming yesterday (or will begin tomorrow according to some sites) but one guy who wasn’t present to shoot was British theatre actor David Murray, who was due to play Destro but suffered some Visa issues which he couldn’t resolve in time to begin work.

Paramount were said to be pissed because they were impressed by the talent of Murray and they were banking on the actor to breakthrough in the industry with this movie. They were forced to re-cast very late in the day and you gotta admire who they picked… former Dr. Who and Heroes star Christopher Eccleston.

I can’t say I know much about Murray, but as an outsider looking in I’m far happier that an actor with experience and talent that I know of like Eccleston is on board than some guy I’ve only heard is a good actor.

source - iesb

Categories: Christopher Eccleston, David Murray, Movie News, g.i.-joe

3 Comments »

Man, I carn’t believe Eccleston has signed on for this pile of Shite! Must be doing it for the kids…if he’s got any?
Heroes was one thing but I have a feeling he’s gonna regret this move.
It’s like “Masters of the Universe” all over again!

Comment by The Glove | February 12, 2008

Im much happier about this casting decision. I don’t know anything about the previous actor so who knows if he had been any good in the role of Destro, but since he had to be replaced im glad they went with Eccleston. Im really hyped for this flick, I just hope im not let down.

Comment by Tino | February 12, 2008

The ONLY good casting choice Sommers has made is Dennis Quaid as Gen Hawk. Other than that he’s screwed the pooch royally!

Does anybody see Eccleston as being anything other than a snooty half-effeminate Oxford professor?

Comment by JaySmack | February 13, 2008