Rumours were flying round the internet last night that Dominic West has been cast as Destro. This morning the the Paramount lords have decreed these words to be gibberish! We get the skinny from our friends at IESB:
A very high up and reliable source at Paramount gives IESB an update on the rumored casting of Destro. After the recent posting over at LatinoReview that Dominic West was a contender and possible top choice to play Destro in the live action G.I. Joe we had to see if we could get confirmation. What we got was a quick and flat out denial. I am told he’s not even on the short list they have compiled to choose from for the Scottish Arms Dealer.
So there you go folks. Destro’s Identity still remains a secret. This still does not change the fact that that much of the news coming out of the G.I. Joe camp sucks. Questionable casting decisions and the inclusion of Heavy Duty still have my hopes dreadfully low. I want this film to rule, and although I am hoping for the best; I do not predict good things.
We are still waiting on a few key castings for some of the main heroes/villians. Getting a few solid players on board would certainly be good, and I concede that it would give me a glimmer of hope. Destro and Cobra Commander are legendary villains and their casting should be treated seriously, we need actors that are able to command respect and instill fear with their words. We need charismatic men that demand allegiance from those around them, driving them onward towards world domination!
Dominic Purcell for Destro…seriously, just paint his head chrome.
lol as do i joe….as do i
Sure casting Destro is important, but at this point I am really curious to see who gets to play Storm Shadow, since this casting will tell you right away if the movie is going to have a good Snake-Eyes Storm Shadow duel.
Ah what am I kidding, I just want to see a movie with Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow fighting, the whole time.
i agree doug, man if they screw up casting of cobra commander and destro i wont be seeing this….these guys are classic characters for their iconic look and personality…..
they are prolly gonna change the look for some boneheaded studio reason….but i really hope the capture cobra-c’s arrogance and voice same with destro…..after seein them de-ball starscream im prayin they dont screw this up….
Destro is Scottish? I don’t recall an accent.
I just watched some youtube videos with Destro in it and while he isn’t exactly Braveheart slang Scott, I guess he is at very least a little Scottish.
Why the hate on Heavy Duty? His first action figure was about as cool as Stalker’s one with mask and boat. Also I realize he is not as classic as Road Block or Stalker but he is freaking awesome. I’d rather have a team of Heavy Duty and Stalker than Stalker and Road Block. Doug, do yourself a favor and check him out, then you’ll come around.
Dominic West not in the flick as Destro. That’s too bad. I was starting to have some glimmer of hope…but I would not mind Gerald Bultler…or Christopher Eccleston, for that matter.
Well Gerard Butler isn’t playing Sabertooth in the Wolverine movie so maybe….
…i mean he must be on the list if they’re keeping Destro Scottish. He just has to be on it:
“You see Duke, i brought more soldiers than you did”
“The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant, that few stood against many, and that before this battle is over…….that they all got headbutted by my mighty metal head”
“What can you do Doctor Mindbender? Cobra will need sons”
“Joes! Ready your breakfast and eat hearty for tonight, YOU DINE IN HELL!”
I’ve saved the obvious one for the next gentleman:)