Sequels
The Marine 2, starring Ted DiBiase, Jr (son of the wrestler 'The Million Dollar Man', Ted DiBiase), was released on December 29, 2009 as a direct-to-DVD and Blu-ray film. DiBiase plays Sgt. Joe Linwood, a US Marine Force Recon sniper on vacation with his wife, Robin (played by Lara Cox), in South East Asia. The plot of the film sees terrorists take over the entire resort, holding everybody hostage, including Linwood's wife, Robin, leaving it up to Linwood to rescue them.
Other cast members include Temuera Morrison (as Damo, the main antagonist), Robert Coleby (as Darren Conner), Michael Rooker (as Church), Kelly B. Jones (as Cynthia) and local stars Dom Hetrakul (as Calob), Marina Ponomareva (as Lexi), Thienchai Jayasvasti (as Thickset), Seng Kawee (as Bantoc), Supoi Khaowwong (as Blondie) and Sahajak Boonthanakit (as Shoal).
Randy Orton was originally set to be the main character, but was injured therefore DiBiase replaced him.
Fox and WWE studios are working on a film called The Marine: Homefront. Scott Wiper, who directed WWE's The Condemned will be on board to direct. Randy Orton was attached to the lead role until he was pulled from the role due to complaints with his past with USMC. It was then rumored to be Cena who starred in the first movie but was then announced Mike "The Miz" Mizanin has been cast as the new lead in the movie.
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