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Sommers Not Directing G.I. Joe 2

By rdemott2
Created 01/06/2011 - 12:44
files/pictures/picture-35.jpg24 Frames [1] reports that Paramount is looking for a new director for the G.I. JOE sequel. Stephen Sommers, who directed the original G.I. JOE: RISE OF COBRA, had been set to return, but is no longer involved. While the film did well at the international box office, a critical lambasting and rumors of on-set problems plagued Sommers. THE MUMMY moviemaker might be moving on to other projects he has in the works including AIRBORN, WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE remake and a TARZAN reboot.

Rhett Rheese and Paul Wernick (ZOMBIELAND) wrote the script for the G.I. JOE sequel.


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[1] http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/01/gi-joe-sequel-stephen-sommers-wont-direct.html