Say what you will about 2009's widely panned film "G.I. Joe," but one thing is for certain, Byung-hun Lee's character Storm Shadow was pretty badass.
While I thought the cast was pretty great, it was clear the film was a major let down for true "Joe" fans, so it's a step in the right direction to hear that Lee's character will be returning for the upcoming sequel to the film according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers behind the comedy "Zombieland," are currently working to pen the script for the sequel.
The first "Joe" was a major disappointment but I really have a good feeling about this sequel. Reese and Wernick did something truly original and creative with the zombie genre for "Zombieland" and I hear that their "Deadpool" script is fantastic as well. If the two of them can craft a good story and drop some well placed zingers (which they proved pretty good at) this film could make fans forget about the first film.
While Steven Sommers will not be back to direct, I think starting fresh in the directors chair will be a huge positive move for this franchise.
While no official announcements have yet been made as to what other cast will return, shooting is set to begin in June with the film to hit theatres Summer 2012.
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