'G.I. Joe 2' to focus more on Snake Eyes

One of the producers behind G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes has confirmed that both Roadblock and Snake Eyes will have significant roles in the sequel.

Lorenzo di Bonaventura says that both Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as Roadblock, and Ray Park as Snake Eyes, will have ample screen time in the new film.

'It's a full-on lead role. In a way, [Roadblock] and Snake Eyes, their stories are really dynamic and very important," Di Bonaventura told MTV News.

'[Johnson] is such a great character to have in G.I. Joe," he continued. "We would not be very good if we didn't fully utilise him, so he's going to have a lot of things to do."

The sequel will also focus significantly more on the ninja characters from the popular toy franchise, including the aforementioned Snake Eyes, along with the likes of Jinx, Blind Master and the expected return of Byung-hun Lee as Storm Shadow.

"The ninja fans are going to love it. There's a tremendous amount of it," di Bonaventura explained. "What's interesting is, we both have that going on in the Snake Eyes story, but we've found a way to bring that element into the Joes' story."

"I think anybody who's a fan of dark, in the middle of the night [action with] a dangerous foe arriving, this is a movie for you," the producer added.

The film will feature an ensemble cast including Channing Tatum, Ray Park, Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, RZA, D.J. Cotrona and Byung-hun Lee.

G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes is expected to open in cinemas on August 10, 2012.

Watch G.I. Joe 2 producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura discussing the sequel below: