UPDATE: The screenwriters of GI Joe 2 have been exposed, and their names are Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers responsible for Zombieland and the upcoming Deadpool spinoff. Kurtzman and Orci, prepare to duel for the title of most prominent blockbuster writing duo.
This could mean great things for GI Joe 2, although I stand by my previous statements which follow.
Hate to break it to you: Stephen Sommers’ GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra was a lackluster to bad film that was unfairly lauded for being escapist fun simply because it was sandwiched so close to the release of the poorly received Transformers 2.
Channing Tatum was fine, but the rest of the film was monumentally stupid, and mostly not in an enjoyable way. Of course, that doesn’t stop the inevitable sequel from being upon us sooner than you realize.
Paramount and producer Rob Moore have revealed that a (still unnamed) screenwriter has been hired to flesh out GI Joe 2. Even if they hire an immensely talented Oscar-winner, the precedent of silliness has been set by the first film, so there isn’t much breathing room for improvement.
No word if Stephen Sommers is returning to direct the sequel.
Source: Collider
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Loved the first film, second will be even better.
DJ Michaels, really quick. Baronesses or Scarlett?
Tatum
John's on Team Tatum.
Probably. Although I have a hankering for buttered spuds right now. Always seems to happen when his name is mentioned.