Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him. Based on the iconic G.I. Joe character, Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins also stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Haruka Abe as Akiko, Tahehiro Hira as Kenta and Iko Uwais as Hard Master.

Action Adventure Prequel Reboot

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  Samara Weaving

  ... Scarlett

  Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Borderline

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  Henry Golding

  ... Snake Eyes

  The Gentlemen, The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare

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  Úrsula Corberó

  ... The Baroness

  Lift, Kill the Jockey

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  Iko Uwais

  Expend4bles, Ash

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  Andrew Koji

  ... Tommy

  Street Fighter, Bullet Train

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  Haruka Abe

  ... Akiko

  She's Just A Shadow

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  Takehiro Hira

  Rental Family, Rumours

Who is making Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins – Crew List

A look at Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Robert Schwentke last helmed Seneca and The Divergent Series: Allegiant. The film's writer Evan Spiliotopoulos last penned The Pope’s Exorcist and The Unholy.

Director

Robert Schwentke

Screenwriters

Evan Spiliotopoulos
Anna Waterhouse

Producers

Lorenzo di Bonaventura
David Ellison
Brian Goldner

Production – What we know about the Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

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Key Facts

• Snake Eyes is only in theatres, Dolby Cinema and IMAX on July 23, 2021 (6/6/2021). The film will not be available day and date on Paramount+.
• This is likely a prequel chronicling the origins of the character Snake Eyes (8/2/2020).
• Ray Park, who had played Snake Eyes in previous films, does not reprise his role for this film. Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) stars in the role (8/2/2020).
• Snake Eyes was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic (8/2/2020).
• Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding is in early talks to star (Variety, 8/14/19).
• Simon Waters, who oversees consumer products at Hasbro Studios, said the company wants to take “a more millennial approach.” As he explains, “The world has changed, and I think you’re going to see G.I. Joe changing with it,” he said. “There’s going to be a much more contemporary approach to the whole franchise, and that will allow us to develop different characters (LA Times, 3/22/17)."
• Originally envisioned as a third G.I.: Joe movie following the events of G.I. Joe: Retaliation, this will now be a reboot aiming for a younger audience (LA Times, 3/22/17).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2021

Completed

Changed Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2020

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Filming wrapped on February 26, 2020.

Dec 2018

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Robert Schwentke has signed on to direct. Evan Spiliotopoulos, who wrote Beauty and the Beast and The Huntsman: Winter’s War, penned the script.

Mar 2017

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Being rebooted with “a more millennial approach.”

Jul 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Apr 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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