Michael Fleming of Variety tells us Quaid, Tatum enlist in Par's 'GI Joe'
Dennis Quaid (pictured in tank top above) and Channing Tatum have been set as the leads in Paramount's action flick "GI Joe." Quaid will play General Hawk-While Tatum (pictured right) is in line to play Infantry Leader "Duke"
I have always liked Quaid. I kinda see him as one of Hollywood's unsung acting talents...He seems like the perfect fit for the role as the General.
Tatum's casting as Duke is a bit more curious. While he's been O.K. in roles in films like Step Up and She's the Man-targeted for Tween Girl audiences... I wonder though, if he has the chops to bark orders in such a prominent role. And at 27 seems a tad too young to play, what it is supposed to be a seasoned military veteran.
It is, of course, entirely possible that Stephen Sommers and Co. have tweaked with established "Joe" lore, to account for that.
Fingers crossed on Tatum....
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