Local actor Henry Golding is set to star in his first ever superhero film in ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ slated for release in July 2021.
The actor recently shared the trailer and a few exclusive photos of him as the titular character, which sent fans into frenzy.
Malaysian fans can’t wait anymore longer
Naturally, Malaysians were excited for Golding’s first role as a lead superhero and many were impressed with his on-screen performance.
Here’s what fans have to say:
Alamak, Henry Golding ialah Snake Eyes. Power. https://t.co/V4zum2WjOg
— SAZWAN (@Sazwan_Bensahar) May 18, 2021
Henry Golding (Pisau Cukur, 8TV Quickie, Crazy Rich Asians, A Simple Favor, Last Christmas, The Gentlemen) is a Malaysian btw, siapa tazabar utk SNAKE EYES?! ?????? https://t.co/cP404vfD8I
— #zhafvlog (@zhafvlog) May 17, 2021
maam snake eyes in gi joe is so attractive like pakai mask je pun and now hes being played by henry golding is just another level https://t.co/9ma2QRAXqh
— åñjé (@stnzslm) May 18, 2021
Omg!! Snake eyes and henry golding = perfectttt https://t.co/ngPL32tR60
— 세비 (@ailhadder) May 18, 2021
Henry Golding as Snake Eyes? Okay must watch
— Pornnnesian Parrapio (@kremecheesee) May 18, 2021
how am i just finding out that Snake Eyes is getting a movie.... starring henry golding. HENRY! GOLDING! https://t.co/1EytcOqhmL
— jahairajaritza (@JahairaOlmos) May 18, 2021
Henry Golding as Snake Eyes is all I could have ever asked for
— kelso⁷? (@dream__blueside) May 18, 2021
Fuh. Snake Eyes ni orang Malaysia rupanya https://t.co/crJrNJmwV4
— شكير كوكو???? (@syakiraslam) May 17, 2021
The film is a reboot of the G.I. Joe film series and serves as an origin story for the title character.
Fans will get an in-depth look at Golding’s journey from being trained by an ancient Japanese ninja clan to his transformation as Snake Eyes.
Andrew Koji, Ursula Corbero, Samara Weaving, Haruka Abe, Iko Uwais will also star in the remake.
‘Snake Eyes’ is set to premiere on 23 July 2021. Let’s hope our cinemas will reopen by then.