Check out Henry Golding in the first teaser to the 'G.I. Joe' spin-off 'Snake Eyes'

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Crazy Rich Asians and Last Christmas heartthrob Henry Golding can be seen in a whole new light, as the titular fan favorite ninja in the new teaser for Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins.

The black-masked, mute assassin had been previously been portrayed by martial artist and Star Wars veteran Ray Park in 2009’s live-action film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and its 2013 sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation.

While according to Joe lore, Snake Eyes’ true origins are a mystery, the action-packed snippet shows Golding’s character being approached by an apparently shady, high-profile figure who seeks to put the ninja’s skills to use. 

While the story remains unclear, what speaks more loudly is the action: Golding is seen shooting