Bradley Cooper to star as Duke in Paramount's G.I. Joe reboot directed by Danny McBride

Paramount Pictures has announced that Bradley Cooper will star as Duke in its upcoming G.I. Joe reboot, directed by Danny McBride. The film is based on the Hasbro toy line and will offer a fresh take on the franchise. McBride co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Fradley and John Carcieri. Paramount confirmed the movie will be separate from the Transformers franchise. Cooper, a 12-time Oscar nominee, is known for roles in A Star Is Born and American Sniper. He is currently working on an Ocean's 11 prequel. McBride, known for comedy, is making his first major action film. The project is produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, and Zev Foreman for Hasbro Entertainment.