G.I. Joe Live Action Movie 2009 Ray Park Cast As Snake Eyes

Driftbot · 12-04-2007, 11:25 PM

AWESOME.
i think he could do a "partial reveal" of his face... at least his eyes while putting on his... wait...
is he gonna have a V1 or V2 face shield?
guess we have to wait and see.
but yeah, they could ahve a scene of him putting the mask on, and all we see is his eyes and some scar tissue peeking out from the ninja hood. that would work. wouldnt even need to dye his hair blonde!

lifts in his shoes? why? SE isnt quite NBA status, and ray park isnt quite wee man status. he should look fine. and i think lifts might screw with his balance or something during the fight scenes. maybe.

anywho, GREAT NEWS!
(now lets hope this is as "well known" as the actors get)

USAgent · 12-04-2007, 11:28 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Gentleman · 12-04-2007, 11:29 PM

I'm also VERY happy for Park. He was born to play characters like this, so I'm glad he got the part - now, he will no longer be just Darth Maul - he'll be freaking Snake Eyes!

And tell ya what... as massive as Star Wars is (and I'm a huge fan myself), I think Snake Eyes is bigger than Maul in every sense.

Waiting for official confirmation now. But damn, the excitement!

Irid70 · 12-04-2007, 11:30 PM

Remember, Ray Park is well known to US because we are, by and large, and I mean this as a compliment, geeks. WE know that Ray Park was Darth Maul and Toad.

To the average non-geek/fanboy/fangirl type, Ray Park is a definite "who?" So I don't think this violates the "no big name" bit given in an interview at all.

And, personally, I'm pretty happy with the casting. Snake-Eyes has to be bad-ass martial arts dude. Ray Park can do that. That's all I ask out of Snake-Eyes in the movie.

Recondo · 12-04-2007, 11:33 PM

awesome news! exactly who I was hoping would play Snake Eyes, he's just got the onscreen physical talents and presence needed to pull off the character

swafus · 12-04-2007, 11:41 PM

I met Ray Park at this years FX show in Orlando. He;s a really cool guy and it was great to be able to talk to him for a few minutes. He is a bit on the short side (although I'm 6'3 and alot of people seem short to me) but he still has good physical presence. Plus I don't recall snake eyes being a towering figure anyway.

artiepants · 12-04-2007, 11:42 PM

eff yeah!!!!

nice!!!

Shogi · 12-05-2007, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Scarlett

If true, once again Ray Park is regulated to having his face obscured........

But at least he won't have his face replaced with Christopher Walkens'

Checking IMDB on Ray there I see there's a couple of other roles he's doing soon as well. Apparently he's gonna be Iron Fist and in a TV show in China called "The legend of Bruce Lee" Mr. Park is playing.......Chuck Norris!!! :eek:

Tomax & Xamot · 12-05-2007, 12:31 AM

TOO COOL, This guy is a Great Choice for Snake-Eyes!!!

Ray Park can move!!!

the_loud_master · 12-05-2007, 12:31 AM

i told y'all that you should not mess with maul! i knew that he would be snakes and was hoping for it!

12-04-2007, 11:25 PM	#11
Driftbot AKA Shipwreck Jr. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 1,074	AWESOME. i think he could do a "partial reveal" of his face... at least his eyes while putting on his... wait... is he gonna have a V1 or V2 face shield? guess we have to wait and see. but yeah, they could ahve a scene of him putting the mask on, and all we see is his eyes and some scar tissue peeking out from the ninja hood. that would work. wouldnt even need to dye his hair blonde! lifts in his shoes? why? SE isnt quite NBA status, and ray park isnt quite wee man status. he should look fine. and i think lifts might screw with his balance or something during the fight scenes. maybe. anywho, GREAT NEWS! (now lets hope this is as "well known" as the actors get) __________________ AKA: Shipwreck Jr. on JBL my self custom, "Broadband"

12-04-2007, 11:29 PM	#13
Gentleman The Grey Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 606	I'm also VERY happy for Park. He was born to play characters like this, so I'm glad he got the part - now, he will no longer be just Darth Maul - he'll be freaking Snake Eyes! And tell ya what... as massive as Star Wars is (and I'm a huge fan myself), I think Snake Eyes is bigger than Maul in every sense. Waiting for official confirmation now. But damn, the excitement! __________________

12-04-2007, 11:30 PM	#14
Irid70 Crimson Guard Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Castle, Delaware Posts: 4,491	Remember, Ray Park is well known to US because we are, by and large, and I mean this as a compliment, geeks. WE know that Ray Park was Darth Maul and Toad. To the average non-geek/fanboy/fangirl type, Ray Park is a definite "who?" So I don't think this violates the "no big name" bit given in an interview at all. And, personally, I'm pretty happy with the casting. Snake-Eyes has to be bad-ass martial arts dude. Ray Park can do that. That's all I ask out of Snake-Eyes in the movie. __________________ danielmford.com

12-04-2007, 11:42 PM	#17
artiepants Resolute = Awesome Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,326	*eff yeah!!!!* nice!!! __________________ *Selling 25th and other Joes and vehicles right here!* Helix • Defense of Cobra Island • Skystriker • Night Ops Humvee • SDCC Cobra Commander ...and much more! Make offers – Save me from eBay

12-05-2007, 12:23 AM	#18
Shogi Hisstank.Com General Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 13,759	Quote: Originally Posted by General Scarlett If true, once again Ray Park is regulated to having his face obscured........ But at least he won't have his face replaced with Christopher Walkens' Checking IMDB on Ray there I see there's a couple of other roles he's doing soon as well. Apparently he's gonna be Iron Fist and in a TV show in China called "The legend of Bruce Lee" Mr. Park is playing.......Chuck Norris!!! :eek: __________________