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HISSTANK · 05-18-2009, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com

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BlackVoices spoke with Marlon Wayans recently, about his upcoming films, including G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra, where he plays Ripcord:

Speaking of 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra,' did you get into shape for it?

MW: I sure did. I gained 30 pounds for the role. I came in and read with Rachel Nichols, who plays Scarlett. I wanted to be Snake Eyes, but that part was taken.

Were you a fan of the cartoon series?

MW: Of course. I watched the cartoon series religiously. We didn't get the dolls because we needed to put food on the table, and that won over anything.

What differences are there between you playing Ripcord and what we saw on the cartoon series?

MW: The main thing is that the character is black in the film. I've played a drug addict in 'Requiem for a Dream,' a thief in 'The Ladykillers' and a white girl in 'White Chicks,' so I can play any part. Rachel Nichols is also my romantic interest in the film, which wasn't part of the cartoon series.

Read More: Marlon Wayans AKA Ripcord Comments On G.I. Joe Rise Of Cobra @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com.

05-18-2009, 11:50 PM	#1156
HISSTANK Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,797	Originally posted by: Shin Densetsu @ Hisstank.com Quote: BlackVoices spoke with Marlon Wayans recently, about his upcoming films, including G.I. Joe Rise of Cobra, where he plays Ripcord: Speaking of 'G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra,' did you get into shape for it? MW: I sure did. I gained 30 pounds for the role. I came in and read with Rachel Nichols, who plays Scarlett. I wanted to be Snake Eyes, but that part was taken. Were you a fan of the cartoon series? MW: Of course. I watched the cartoon series religiously. We didn't get the dolls because we needed to put food on the table, and that won over anything. What differences are there between you playing Ripcord and what we saw on the cartoon series? MW: The main thing is that the character is black in the film. I've played a drug addict in 'Requiem for a Dream,' a thief in 'The Ladykillers' and a white girl in 'White Chicks,' so I can play any part. Rachel Nichols is also my romantic interest in the film, which wasn't part of the cartoon series. Read More: Marlon Wayans AKA Ripcord Comments On G.I. Joe Rise Of Cobra @ G.I. Joe - HissTank.com. __________________