Actor Andrew Koji is set to portray the famous G.I. Joe character Storm Shadow in the upcoming "Snake Eyes" spin-off.
The Paramount Pictures project will feature "Crazy Rich Asians" breakout Henry Golding in the title role, who was previously portrayed by Ray Park in the films -- "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" (2009) and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" (2013).
According to G.I. Joe mythology, Storm Shadow is the blood brother and arch-nemesis of Snake Eyes. The two characters share a complicated history.
Koji, best known for starring in Cinemax's martial arts western series "Warrior", succeeds Korean star Lee Byung-hun, who played the character in the earlier films.
The spinoff, backed by Paramount in partnership with Skydance and AllSpark Pictures, will be directed by Robert Schwentke from a script by Evan Spiliotopoulos, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The director is best known for helming two installments of "Divergent" franchise, reported Variety.
Brian Goldner will produce the film.
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