Andrew Koji boards Henry Golding's 'G.I. Joe' spinoff 'Snake Eyes'

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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