Remember just after The Phantom Menace when Ray Park, aka Darth Maul, was set to be the next big thing? He went on to play Toad in X-Men and was rumoured for all kinds of other projects that never quite panned out. But now he's back back back.
Slashfilm has revealed that Park will play Snake Eyes in Stephen Sommers' upcoming movie version of the GI Joe line of toys. The film already has Sienna Miller in its cast as The Baroness. We have to admit that we have next to no knowledge of GI Joe, on account of not being American. So we'll refer to Slashfilm's synopsis of who exactly Snake Eyes is:
"Snake Eyes is one of the original members of the GI Joe series. Hasbro has released over 30 figures of the character since his debut in 1982. Not much is known about the ninja master’s real identity, as it has remained classified throughout the series. The U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (E-7) is known for his stealth like movements and extensive knowledge of multiple forms of martial arts. Snake-Eyes is romantically involved with fellow G.I. Joe member Master Sergeant Shana M. O’Hara, a.k.a. Scarlett."
How do you feel about this casting, GI Joe fans?