Real Starship Trooper Casper Van Dien Reacts to Helldivers 2

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  • Опубликовано: 30 апр 2024
  • Casper Van Dien, best known for his iconic role as Johnny Rico in the cult classic Starship Troopers, is jumping back into the world of futuristic military combat. In this video, the actor reacts to extended gameplay footage from Helldivers 2, the sequel to the popular top-down shooter.
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    As squads of elite soldiers battle alien bugs across hostile planets, Van Dien provides his signature enthusiastic commentary. He points out similarities to the over-the-top action of Starship Troopers, from the futuristic weapons and armored suits to the swarming insectoid enemies. Van Dien also shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming the original movie while analyzing the tactics and teamwork required to survive Helldivers 2's intense combat scenarios. Fans of Starship Troopers and the Helldivers franchise won't want to miss this nostalgic and insightful crossover!
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  • @oblivionduex
    @oblivionduex 27 дней назад +10632

    Whoever came up with this idea needs a raise

    • @Banana_Cum
      @Banana_Cum 27 дней назад +3

      500 likes and no comments?
      let me fix that!

    • @SOUTHCOMCI334
      @SOUTHCOMCI334 27 дней назад +149

      A Big One

    • @derstrohmann7450
      @derstrohmann7450 27 дней назад +297

      Next should be Arnold for the Automatons 😂

    • @ChrisDeebo
      @ChrisDeebo 27 дней назад +66

      Helldivers players have been on Casper for awhile now, I doubt he'll be actively doing anything for the property though, hell he's still voicing Johnny Rico to this day

    • @user-gu3qh9vc8p
      @user-gu3qh9vc8p 27 дней назад +27

      it's the lead actor in the movie game mostly based on. Not really rocket science idea.

  • @OrchardFilm
    @OrchardFilm 27 дней назад +4504

    Can we start a petition to get this guy into Helldivers 2 as a character??? The fans would absolutely lose their minds!

    • @MrFartquad
      @MrFartquad 27 дней назад +6

      I'd pay for a Character voice pack of him lol

    • @blackwhistyle
      @blackwhistyle 27 дней назад +189

      I'll sign it

    • @Vuntermonkey
      @Vuntermonkey 27 дней назад +309

      I'll do my part.

    • @thelast749
      @thelast749 26 дней назад +148

      Even if its just a cameo role on the videos that play on our ships then I am all for it

    • @Adventures2U
      @Adventures2U 26 дней назад +56

      Not a bad Idea at all!!!
      Would shine light on his brand while putting a smile on all of our faces having Rico show up!

  • @Finis.Terrae
    @Finis.Terrae 23 дня назад +1360

    What is amazing he never called it a ''rip off'' he called it what it actually is a tribute.
    Starship Troopers '97 is my favorite movie,and i've watched it countless times,but i remember back in 1999 (first time i heard about it) i rented it and i had 24 hours before i had to return it. Watched it 4 times during that period.

    • @lionelstarkweather982
      @lionelstarkweather982 22 дня назад +19

      I found the animation, "roughnecks" on the internet, it follows the starship troopers campaign against the bugs,and in some capacity is closer to the book than the movie, there is also a japanese animation, another two movies, and another 2 3d animations, very cool universe. And the book should be mandatory reading

    • @kaltadesmon
      @kaltadesmon 21 день назад +1

      Fucking same!

    • @frankgunner8967
      @frankgunner8967 21 день назад +2

      I hope you rewound the video tape before you returned it that was a rule at our shop

    • @ugle118
      @ugle118 21 день назад

      Hmmm feel like they are borrowing too much to be a tribute. This is more entering copy territory imo.

    • @Mr--H
      @Mr--H 20 дней назад

      ​@frankgunner8967 "Rewind" But yes, it was an unwritten rule at our shop too :)

  • @Geminias
    @Geminias 22 дня назад +273

    It's so refreshing to see an actor just excited to reminisce about his previous role and nerding out. Starship Troopers could easily have been one of those movies that the actors try to pretend never happened.

    • @henrlima87
      @henrlima87 12 дней назад +7

      Rather starship troopers itself had the potential to be an embarassing shitshow, but it turned out to be one of the most recognizable cult scifi movies ever made.

    • @Thisguy2532
      @Thisguy2532 День назад

      For real dude I will never forget when my dad sat down with me and watched it I was like 5-7 years old at the time maybe older I don’t remember how old I was I just remember watching it with him as a kid and then as an adult I watched it like a few years ago in my early twenties cause I was like damn I haven’t watched this movie for a long time and just realized how much shit flew over my head as a kid like the jokes and stuff when I was kid I just remembered it’s guys fighting bugs and dying 😂 and then when helldivers came out I saw it and I was like oh shit this is like starship troopers 😂 and the fact it got popular was awesome

  • @Haplo699g
    @Haplo699g 27 дней назад +5259

    Man's been rocking the same hairstyle for 27 years. My bald ass is jealous.

    • @billg1308
      @billg1308 27 дней назад

      You want that hairstyle on your ass?

    • @shmodzilla
      @shmodzilla 27 дней назад +146

      When you age that well you can rock it!

    • @AlexCreemers
      @AlexCreemers 27 дней назад +20

      lol for real

    • @eddieliusa
      @eddieliusa 27 дней назад +13

      They’re usually on some kind of treatment

    • @Gamology
      @Gamology  27 дней назад +346

      Hairline is a sensitive topic around here

  • @dkkanofkash8798
    @dkkanofkash8798 24 дня назад +1932

    The fact that Rico (yes, that's what I will always call him) is so passionate about his role in Starship Troopers is honestly so wholesome.

    • @user-ld1pm9bt6l
      @user-ld1pm9bt6l 23 дня назад +75

      From what I understand, when he came back to the series, he was the one pushing for it to be a lot more like the book, adding pieces like the power suits, etc.

    • @erhiueQWEF
      @erhiueQWEF 22 дня назад +58

      One of the few examples of an actor that appreciates their fa base and the IP that made their career.

    • @shadowforge
      @shadowforge 21 день назад +6

      of course he passionate, that 3 movie series is all hes been in....

    • @tylerhonaker2544
      @tylerhonaker2544 21 день назад +16

      ​@@shadowforge Sleepy Hollow would like a word

    • @JuggyBohab
      @JuggyBohab 20 дней назад +3

      @@tylerhonaker2544 He was only in that movie for like 10 minutes before getting cut in half.

  • @geekyteacher9296
    @geekyteacher9296 22 дня назад +119

    Man, I'm 44 tomorrow and you're still my hero!
    Starship Troopers Forever!

  • @mahertheartist2835
    @mahertheartist2835 22 дня назад +64

    I had the pleasure of meeting Casper in person at a Comic convention in 2017. He is every bit as humble and kind as is shown here. He even stopped by my art booth and let us take pictures with me and my family. It was a great experience and I was tickled pink when I saw him come up on my RUclips page today!

  • @Valfothr
    @Valfothr 27 дней назад +5321

    And what's even better is that there's an achievement that's called "Doing your part"

    • @88GAF
      @88GAF 27 дней назад +262

      There is also a planet called "Klendath 2"

    • @cornlips7247
      @cornlips7247 27 дней назад +53

      ​@88GAF there is a couple planets named for starship troopers planets. At least 2 not sure if there is more.

    • @rubentelur
      @rubentelur 27 дней назад +13

      100 missions

    • @etherealhawk
      @etherealhawk 27 дней назад +155

      One of the highest ranks is "Private", because the Drill Sergeant demoted himself to Private in order to fight with the boots

    • @galaphilehighdruid7968
      @galaphilehighdruid7968 27 дней назад +6

      At least one that's a call back to "aliens" too... I ❤ it.

  • @JayTraversJT
    @JayTraversJT 27 дней назад +1990

    My god he has aged gloriously. That’s democracy right there.

  • @vRED13vTTV
    @vRED13vTTV 22 дня назад +44

    this man is a gem; i love how excited he is when talking about anything related to Starship Troopers, and how he still can recall lines from the movie 27 years later, and not just his lines, other characters too

  • @joseluki
    @joseluki 23 дня назад +48

    Starship Troopers had such an impact on me as a teen going to the cinema and watching that masterpiece that sadly was overlooked by everybody. Man that film has it all.

  • @JohnDoe_75
    @JohnDoe_75 27 дней назад +2795

    Born in '75, read the book, watched the movie, and now I'm a helldiver. Come on you apes, join me, you want to live forever ?

  • @lunarquickstrike9016
    @lunarquickstrike9016 27 дней назад +3042

    play a drinking game when every time casper says "it's like starship troopers"

  • @Selvokaz
    @Selvokaz 22 дня назад +40

    I never watched any of the sequals to Starship Troopers, but just see Rico being so nostalgic about killing bugs that didn't exist, made me grin so hard.

    • @mrnygren2
      @mrnygren2 14 дней назад +2

      The 2nd movie sucked anyway due to low budget, and was more of a thriller than a war movie.

    • @sergiocolautti
      @sergiocolautti 6 дней назад +1

      @@mrnygren2 yeah, saw that one. @selvokaz, you didn't miss much.

    • @WorldWalker128
      @WorldWalker128 4 дня назад

      Eh, most of them weren't any good. A few were, but 2 was garbage and 3 was 'meh' at best. There was a animated movie called 'Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars' that was pretty good.

  • @lukesilletta9295
    @lukesilletta9295 22 дня назад +17

    Stand up guy. Nothing makes me happier than a humble celebrity who loves his work and fans.

  • @TheBawalumihidito
    @TheBawalumihidito 27 дней назад +1801

    Arrowhead should hire this guy to do voice lines for Helldivers 2. If they make it part of a Warbond, I would happily spend super credits on that.

    • @Torskel
      @Torskel 27 дней назад +11

      Would cost to much

    • @Dukster9000
      @Dukster9000 27 дней назад +32

      You're doing your part...of being the problem.

    • @TheBawalumihidito
      @TheBawalumihidito 27 дней назад +101

      @@Torskel I feel like Arrowhead has been pretty fair with their Warbond prices. Especially compared to other live service games.

    • @TheBawalumihidito
      @TheBawalumihidito 27 дней назад +19

      @@Dukster9000 How?

    • @cornlips7247
      @cornlips7247 27 дней назад +20

      ​​@@TheBawalumihidito my guess is by being willing to spend currency you get in game for free.
      Not great logic on their part but people have the right to be ignorant.

  • @nukenin5457
    @nukenin5457 27 дней назад +655

    That jawline screams democracy !

  • @jayoliver3568
    @jayoliver3568 22 дня назад +11

    His smile throughout the video was amazing. Glad he's still going strong.

  • @StayFractalesque
    @StayFractalesque 23 дня назад +16

    Bruh, hearing this man's story.. being an actor is far more hardcore than any cosmic paratrooper could imagine.. at least a soldier doesnt have to repeat takes! Ho-Lee

    • @DylanJo123
      @DylanJo123 12 дней назад

      I mean, soldiers can die. Horribly and its part of the job

  • @user-uv4yw7hv2c
    @user-uv4yw7hv2c 27 дней назад +406

    “Would I ever consider being in hell divers?”
    Rico. You once asked me for advice. You want some now? Never pass up a good thing.

    • @ogi22
      @ogi22 24 дня назад +12

      🤣Yes Professor 🤣

  • @mahbuddykeith1124
    @mahbuddykeith1124 27 дней назад +1166

    “Vernoven didn’t even read the book because he’s…that’s just the way he is.”
    Nice save lol.

    • @Bova-Fett
      @Bova-Fett 27 дней назад +103

      Definitely didn't want to paint him in a bad light and saw where his train of thought was going.

    • @jefferydraper4019
      @jefferydraper4019 27 дней назад +36

      @@Bova-Fett But hes right...the book is tha shyte.

    • @UnknownSquid
      @UnknownSquid 27 дней назад +83

      Whilst it probably worked out for the best with Starship Troopers stuff like this does make me wonder. Is there some kind of special test all movie directors have to pass? Like, do they have to display a certain level of disregard for source material before they're allowed to become a director, or what?
      Why is it so common for directors to be like, "Screw your story, never even read it, I'm just gonna do it my way. Thanks for letting me use the name chumps!"

    • @Skenderbeuismyhero
      @Skenderbeuismyhero 27 дней назад +30

      ​@@UnknownSquid did you read the book?

    • @chinruiz4113
      @chinruiz4113 27 дней назад +21

      ​@@UnknownSquid They just want to make a story that they want to tell. If it diverges from the source material, it's up to their discretion (and/or the producers'). Some end up with crap output (like tons of generic virtue signalling bs out there); others turn out great, like Starship Troopers.
      And it's not just with movie directors, games do this too, ex. Rainbow Six is pretty far from Clancy's book but it turned out okay.

  • @scharnhorst_42
    @scharnhorst_42 22 дня назад +10

    He has ran through those quotes like he was recording back to back videos at a convention. Love it.

  • @johngoepel5263
    @johngoepel5263 23 дня назад +9

    The complex mixed emotions I'm having about starship troopers being a parody and satire about the insanity and absurdity of the military complex combined with the heartfelt life-saving story about the real soldier getting the tattoo lol

  • @fludblud
    @fludblud 26 дней назад +255

    Fun fact, Starship Troopers holds the world record for highest expenditure of ammunition in a movie with over 300,000 blank rounds fired over the course of its production. A record it will likely keep forever as it was one of the last movies made before CGI muzzle flashes became a thing.

    • @alphaxgaming6879
      @alphaxgaming6879 23 дня назад +1

      Thx for letting us know!

    • @sztypettto
      @sztypettto 23 дня назад +12

      Plenty of guys out there who can easily beat in a single year Starship Trooper's record for shooting blanks.

    • @wduggan99
      @wduggan99 23 дня назад +30

      Alec Baldwin: "They can CGI muzzle flashes???"

    • @jonathnjdm714
      @jonathnjdm714 23 дня назад +2

      ​@@wduggan99 Damn lol

    • @Thebuird
      @Thebuird 23 дня назад +4

      @@wduggan99Baldwin never misses

  • @raphaelweischer6046
    @raphaelweischer6046 27 дней назад +1950

    I'm suprised they haven't Casper casz as one of the Voices for the Helldivers already.

    • @EliPorterMahn
      @EliPorterMahn 27 дней назад +146

      Thats all people would use 😂

    • @MasterChief11700
      @MasterChief11700 27 дней назад +11

      Agreed

    • @adarkwind4712
      @adarkwind4712 27 дней назад +92

      I think its a licensing thing cause I believe Casper said he'd do it.

    • @adibemaxwell6111
      @adibemaxwell6111 27 дней назад +60

      They should get him to do a voice pack for Helldivers 2.

    • @DexLuther
      @DexLuther 27 дней назад +64

      They probably would have asked him. A Starship Troopers crossover event/DLC would have been especially fitting. They could have gotten all the cast to record some lines not just Rico. With the Staship Troopers game coming out it probably creates a ton of conflicts though. Unfortunately.
      If he did something for Helldivers, he would have to be a completely different character, which might not be _AS_ fun as him being Rico in Helldivers.

  • @RickPat94
    @RickPat94 22 дня назад +7

    Damn! It's been 26 years since Starship Troopers and Casper is looking great!

  • @yoshilu7451
    @yoshilu7451 23 дня назад +8

    I love how there are time he's trying to be like "oh no, starship troopers is so much better" but can't because of just how similar it all is 😂

  • @jrhandley
    @jrhandley 26 дней назад +1217

    My platoon sergeant used a line from Starship Troopers on my promotion from Corporal to Sergeant. "Congratulations! You're it until you're dead or till I find somebody better." Gave me chills just thinking about it today.

    • @N38Productions
      @N38Productions 25 дней назад +20

      Amazing

    • @heathenpolska
      @heathenpolska 24 дня назад +12

      That's awesome 😂

    • @AGripOBabys
      @AGripOBabys 24 дня назад +22

      its the truth, that is part of the reason why you should honor those who sacrificed themselves for their country. thank you for your service.

    • @jrhandley
      @jrhandley 24 дня назад +11

      @@AGripOBabys It was my pleasure, honestly.

    • @alphaxgaming6879
      @alphaxgaming6879 23 дня назад +3

      Damn lucky you!

  • @GlorianUnderhill
    @GlorianUnderhill 26 дней назад +250

    "I am an Expert, because I am Johnny Rico!"
    Fuck Yeah! :D

    • @jballaviator
      @jballaviator 23 дня назад +1

      Guy had some PTSD from the filming :D

  • @patrickleonard4187
    @patrickleonard4187 21 день назад +2

    He smiles so much throughout the video, it's awesome to watch. Seeing the nostalgia in his face rocks.

  • @Bobcat_Cal
    @Bobcat_Cal 8 дней назад +2

    That last part hit this veteran like a brick, not gonna lie.

  • @SaintDaisley
    @SaintDaisley 23 дня назад +684

    I will never stop being so happy at how Casper Van Dien just totally went all-in on loving his role in Starship Troopers. The guy has never wearied of or become frustrated with being Johnny Rico his entire damn life. You feel like he could be having the worst day ever and yet if someone shouted RICO! or ROUGHNECKS! at him in the street he'd still HOOAH! right back.

    • @GeryonM
      @GeryonM 21 день назад +21

      Most actors would bristle at having this kind of notoriety.

    • @panachevitz
      @panachevitz 16 дней назад +11

      I think he was also a part of the animated series as well. I think if anyone personifies Starship Troopers, it's Casper.

  • @DavidMarcus1525
    @DavidMarcus1525 27 дней назад +1194

    "I'm doing my part sir!"

    • @jordanrcxd
      @jordanrcxd 27 дней назад +33

      “I DIDN’T DO FUCKIN SHIT”

    • @LeCommieBoi
      @LeCommieBoi 27 дней назад +1

      There’s a planet called zegema, which is a reference to Zegema Beach, mentionned in the 1st starship troopers movie

    • @JaguarMask
      @JaguarMask 26 дней назад +2

      ¡and im doing my part!

    • @a_smiling_gamer9063
      @a_smiling_gamer9063 26 дней назад +2

      “I’m doing my part!”

    • @pierreo33
      @pierreo33 23 дня назад

      @@LeCommieBoi 10:15

  • @lordgenerias
    @lordgenerias 4 дня назад

    This is the kind of actor we need more of. Passionate and serious about his roles, genuinely kind and friendly, and happy to meet and interact with fans.
    If the Starship Troopers game comes to consoles, I'll be there to do my part! Sadly, my laptop is a potato, so if it doesn't come to PlayStation, I'm out of the fight.

  • @CoolPandaTheMovieNerd
    @CoolPandaTheMovieNerd 20 дней назад +3

    The fact that Casper is still passionate about this stuff is awesome.

  • @UnknownUsername131
    @UnknownUsername131 27 дней назад +600

    Klandathu was filmed outside my home town, in Hell's Half Acre, Wyoming. I can proudly report that its still bug free. Thanks, Casper!

    • @Puppy_Puppington
      @Puppy_Puppington 27 дней назад +9

      Sure and I live next to where they filmed the first lunar landing. In my little home pod cause I’m poor and my family can’t afford to move to another solar system

    • @bryanbabcock6012
      @bryanbabcock6012 27 дней назад

      ⁠@@Puppy_PuppingtonOP is telling the truth. The final battle on Klandathu where they captured the “Brain Bug” was filmed in Hell’s Half Acre. Look it up. I live in Casper, Wyoming and Hell’s Half Acre is less than an hour’s drive west of here.

    • @robosing225
      @robosing225 24 дня назад +1

      ​@@Puppy_Puppingtonhey at least you admit we actually went to the moon \o/

    • @pierreo33
      @pierreo33 23 дня назад +3

      @@Puppy_Puppington Damn you hurtin

    • @herbderbler1585
      @herbderbler1585 19 дней назад

      @@robosing225 well ya see, Stanley Kubrick was such a perfectionist that he insisted they film the moon landing on location.

  • @ninjaknight6715
    @ninjaknight6715 27 дней назад +805

    I was not expecting to see Rico from Starship Troopers react to Helldivers.
    Really cool!

    • @ruthlesstony2133
      @ruthlesstony2133 27 дней назад +14

      That's Rico from Buenos Aires to you sir

    • @woodley91406
      @woodley91406 27 дней назад

      Rico's Roughnecks! ​@@ruthlesstony2133

    • @starwing0
      @starwing0 27 дней назад +5

      That’s General Rico

  • @chuckmcguffin
    @chuckmcguffin 21 день назад +4

    Im so glad Casper recommended the book. It was required reading for me in high school and what a huge difference from the movie. Thank you for putting this together ❤️

  • @jeebuzz1168
    @jeebuzz1168 23 дня назад +8

    This honestly is the best RUclips video I've watched so far all year!

  • @jdzspace33
    @jdzspace33 27 дней назад +547

    C'mon man.... it's Johnny f*cking Rico. I don't care what the context is, I'm in!

  • @nikobutterbar928
    @nikobutterbar928 27 дней назад +208

    Bro, when he sees the tanker bug again, he looks like he’s literally eyeing an old enemy he feels true hatred for.

    • @Dagoth_Ur_1
      @Dagoth_Ur_1 26 дней назад +31

      He looks like he's having PTSD flashbacks lol his old nemesis

    • @saladonpc1823
      @saladonpc1823 26 дней назад +19

      Scrolled for this.
      The way his commentary trailed off. He genuinely went down memory lane.

    • @Shnap1337
      @Shnap1337 26 дней назад +13

      7:19 I am absolutely dying, he truly is MI or Die

    • @chrissnider9555
      @chrissnider9555 25 дней назад +12

      Well that enemy chipped his tooth and broke 3 ribs and made him spit blood!

    • @doomslayerforever2858
      @doomslayerforever2858 23 дня назад

      ​@@Dagoth_Ur_1yeah this lol

  • @KyleFromSouthParkCA
    @KyleFromSouthParkCA 2 дня назад

    Thank you for Starship Troopers Casper! Thet move was amazing because of you! It wouldnt have been the same film without you

  • @BruvaBob
    @BruvaBob 22 дня назад +2

    This is now the greatest video on YT.
    Amazing guy, amazing story.
    You can see in his eyes the love he has for the role and the film.
    you can imagine bumping into this guy and then spending half an hour chating about the film and his love for it!

  • @Grimmyke7
    @Grimmyke7 26 дней назад +527

    Henry Cavil and Casper Van Dien, the two kings of their fandoms. I need both of you on the white screen!

    • @dbzispimpin
      @dbzispimpin 24 дня назад +50

      Now that Cavill is spearheading the Warhammer 40K series/films, would be AMAZING if Casper Van Dien was brought on board to play a pivotal Ultramarine from some important regiment/legion!!

    • @wolflordbradley7353
      @wolflordbradley7353 24 дня назад +5

      @@dbzispimpinomg this would’ve crazy!

    • @DegreelessnessMode
      @DegreelessnessMode 23 дня назад +6

      He's aged really well too. Can't believe he's not in more movies these days

    • @moonlife1236
      @moonlife1236 23 дня назад +3

      caster would make a great rogal dorn or the lion. also the jack reacher from the amazon show is the perfect guilliman

    • @Valn91
      @Valn91 23 дня назад

      @@dbzispimpin This needs to happen now.

  • @Svartie
    @Svartie 25 дней назад +183

    Casper truly deserves an in-game appearance. Be it as playable character or just an an Super Earth Colonel or something.

    • @YepImThatGuy66
      @YepImThatGuy66 22 дня назад +1

      Indeed!

    • @outboundflight4455
      @outboundflight4455 22 дня назад +10

      Imagine him being the Emperor of Super Earth. What an omage

    • @czechultimatestyle
      @czechultimatestyle 21 день назад

      I want him standing in my ship on the bridge!

    • @GeryonM
      @GeryonM 21 день назад +3

      With a similar game like this but set in the Troppers universe on the way the chances of that are slim. It is possible they would tap him for some Rico lines though.

    • @bobsempletank5362
      @bobsempletank5362 13 дней назад

      @@outboundflight4455 He could play Senator Killjoy Jr. who seems to be the leader of super earth and is mentioned in propaganda

  • @LongShot82
    @LongShot82 11 дней назад +1

    The man's a legend in his own right.

  • @GraveXSensei
    @GraveXSensei 22 дня назад +3

    The legendary Rico .. Dang it !!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @GrenzerKuK
    @GrenzerKuK 24 дня назад +309

    At 7.23 : "This tanker bug..." Love how this 1000 yard stare comes over his face as he's saying this.

    • @tachyon8317
      @tachyon8317 22 дня назад +18

      Considering how hard he hit the ground in that scene, enough to crack/break a couple of ribs, I could understand. Oh, also, he hit so hard that if you look closely, you can see the chin-strap on his helmet pop clean off and land next to him

    • @DadJokeSamurai
      @DadJokeSamurai 20 дней назад +4

      The man hates bugs, what can you say?

    • @baconoverlord7982
      @baconoverlord7982 20 дней назад +2

      Why?

    • @equesfuscus
      @equesfuscus 12 дней назад +3

      Like he embraced the role so completely that he still feels the real emotions that the scene was supposed to elicit.

  • @joewalsh1054
    @joewalsh1054 26 дней назад +134

    I love how he isn't whiny and saying he wants to branch out and not be remembered for this one thing. He knows what he is famous for, accepts it, and even relishes in it. Good on him.

  • @game_critic
    @game_critic 23 дня назад +2

    Loved the story at the end Casper, with the marine and his buddy. As a veteran myself, that was awesome and it really does mean a lot to the service people. Stuff like that can just drive a person on to victory!

  • @primary2630
    @primary2630 7 дней назад

    Man I love this guy he is always so wholesome about Starship Troopers lol. If he was a voice pack for our characters in Helldivers 2 that'd be awesome.

  • @TheRealMonkeyrogue
    @TheRealMonkeyrogue 24 дня назад +298

    I can only imagine the set when Casper got up and the cameraman goes
    "I didn't know you had a squib or blood packet!"
    *spits blood*
    "I didn't"
    *set goes wild*
    "Ribs hurt real bad."
    "Wanna do another take?"
    *glare*

  • @Micheldied
    @Micheldied 23 дня назад +182

    Genuinely seems like an awesome guy, and it's pretty wholesome to see how much he loves Starship Troopers.

    • @jasonrosenthal6480
      @jasonrosenthal6480 22 дня назад +1

      I heard he was terrible to work with on set and a total POS.. fyi.. LOL

    • @KBreezy_
      @KBreezy_ 12 дней назад +4

      @@jasonrosenthal6480heard from who exactly? Or just random peoples comments on the internet

    • @jasonrosenthal6480
      @jasonrosenthal6480 9 дней назад

      @@KBreezy_ from people who worked on set with him. Rumor has it he also stole someone's girlfriend aswell during the filming. I could care less honestly but thought it was funny how all the simps in the comments swoon for this lame ass.

  • @seansmith4513
    @seansmith4513 23 дня назад +3

    Amazing! What a champ! Love that he's so involved. Helldivers absolutely is an Homage to Starship Troopers. There's even an achievement called "I did my part." XD

  • @UnRu1eD
    @UnRu1eD 22 дня назад +2

    This man needs to bring back Starship Troopers as a Series.

  • @Heroesworkshop
    @Heroesworkshop 27 дней назад +316

    Sony is partnered with Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers Extermination. A SST Warbond is a no brainer: Movie accurate Armor, Weapons etc.

    • @brendanjrice7307
      @brendanjrice7307 27 дней назад +15

      I kind of think that might be a slippery slope into corporate sponsorship. It would kind of ruin the immersion of this universe

    • @justabrokemillenial4715
      @justabrokemillenial4715 27 дней назад +33

      @@brendanjrice7307this universe *is* starship troopers. they could easily just have a “Roughneck” Warbond that people would get if it was just Starship Troopers skins and they made some vague/light backstory about how Roughnecks were precursors to the Helldivers.

    • @maybeitsyou1317
      @maybeitsyou1317 27 дней назад +19

      @@brendanjrice7307 Nah it wouldn't. It would be call as hell and hopefully they do it. What would ruin the immersion of this universe is if they start selling gun skins with anime girls on them and shit like CS.

    • @alt1763
      @alt1763 27 дней назад +4

      @@justabrokemillenial4715 it's a different universe, similar but different

    • @grimreminder5038
      @grimreminder5038 27 дней назад

      It's gotta be book accurate for full democracy

  • @smithwesson1896
    @smithwesson1896 27 дней назад +309

    I wanna see Casper play Helldivers 2 with someone just to hear him yell orders as Rico

    • @usernamealreadytaken9330
      @usernamealreadytaken9330 27 дней назад +21

      I would love to have him as cameo, at least in the ads like one of those eagle sweat.

    • @ExcentricDragon
      @ExcentricDragon 27 дней назад +13

      I want to see him play with Soundslikepizza.

    • @Emerald_Knight
      @Emerald_Knight 27 дней назад +3

      Rico and mr. Krabs would be cool.

    • @marmalade6681
      @marmalade6681 27 дней назад +1

      @@ExcentricDragon This!

    • @thisiswhatilike54
      @thisiswhatilike54 27 дней назад +2

      @@marmalade6681I’ll bet even StoneMountain64 will defer to him as Rico’s junior

  • @sparkymist
    @sparkymist 23 дня назад +2

    7:24 he’s got that PTSD look to him with that tanker bug scene lol

  • @goaway152
    @goaway152 23 дня назад +1

    5:19 good save Casper...good save.

  • @114Riggs
    @114Riggs 27 дней назад +179

    1: this dude ages so well, I'm like whats the point of my life?
    2: The fact that he took the time to read the book, makes him way more likeable to all those other writers and actors, that haven't even glanced at the source material.
    I salute you General J Rico.

    • @camerapasteurize7215
      @camerapasteurize7215 26 дней назад +14

      What's crazy is that the director of the Starship Troopers infamously didn't even bother to read the book. I believe he claimed it was just fascist propaganda.
      Which is ironic because, from what I've heard, the book is nothing like the movie and is super libertarian and about personal liberty and responsibility.
      Edit: fixed a word

    • @114Riggs
      @114Riggs 26 дней назад +4

      @@camerapasteurize7215 ironically Verhoeven accidentally portrayed the Federation in a libertarian way like the book.
      But yeah pretty dumb of him to dismiss the book as Fascist

    • @firstandlastname6194
      @firstandlastname6194 26 дней назад +11

      @@114Riggs Verhoeven was right, he had it pegged from the beginning. I've read the book. Its a little bit like the bits of 1984 By George Orwell that mention the endless war but actually sincere about the legitimacy of it. As former infantry the idea of veterans running a country is fucking terrifying. If you've ever been in the military you know they are not fit to run a civil society, it takes a little while for you to be fit to transition back into one.

    • @114Riggs
      @114Riggs 26 дней назад

      @@firstandlastname6194 do I remember right that the Arachnides worked /enslaved the Skinnies?

    • @firstandlastname6194
      @firstandlastname6194 26 дней назад +1

      @@114Riggs I read the book in highschool, probably about 3 or 4 years after I saw the movie in theaters so my memory is hazy.

  • @zappbrannigan83
    @zappbrannigan83 27 дней назад +88

    Met him at a few Comic Cons. I know he's had his ups and downs, but he was always kind and patient with fans. Glad he is digging it.

    • @ROALD.
      @ROALD. 24 дня назад +2

      Ups and downs?

  • @equesfuscus
    @equesfuscus 12 дней назад

    What an excellent sport he was in this interview.

  • @plisskensghost2951
    @plisskensghost2951 22 дня назад +1

    Went with my Dad to see ST, i was mid twenties and he was mid forties at the time.
    We were absolutely blown away by a tour deforce of modern (for the time) science fiction.
    My Dad had read the book at the time and had said it was alright but he absolutely loved the movie.
    It's just an awesome scifi flick full of memorable lines and amazing action sequences.
    The story Casper told at the end was very moving as well, sometimes the adult pretenders can restore a little faith in themselves.

  • @kornklone
    @kornklone 27 дней назад +121

    Why the hell is he not voice acting in this game???? Devs, PLZ. Also, I love that he still gets so excited about ST. Love it when actors are so passionate about the roles we love them for.

  • @brenolk4642
    @brenolk4642 27 дней назад +161

    “Omg I didn’t realize you have one of the pills with blood in it!”
    “I didn’t”
    What a (Starship) Trooper

  • @yodawgzgaming4416
    @yodawgzgaming4416 16 дней назад +1

    man, his enthusiasm is so wholesome and fun!

  • @trevorbell3062
    @trevorbell3062 20 дней назад

    Dude Casper!! Three broken ribs after a dental damage take!! That giant bug take-down was the coolest moment of the movie. Ungela Brockman lost her fictional arm, but you broke 4 bones.

  • @cattysplat
    @cattysplat 27 дней назад +78

    Starship Troopers was so insanely ahead of it's time. Even the critics didn't know what to think of it. Coupled with state of the art 90s CGI and animatronics, along with actors who gave it their all. Absolutely timeless movie and I love it's getting more attention with Helldivers and games based on the Starship Troopers franchise.

    • @Max1990Power
      @Max1990Power 24 дня назад +4

      Now we need a game series for the stargate universe

    • @Winter_ECU
      @Winter_ECU 24 дня назад +4

      @@Max1990Power bro stargate was amazing we also need a battlestar galactica

    • @Max1990Power
      @Max1990Power 24 дня назад +2

      @@Winter_ECU battelstar galactica was great as well. So much potential:)

  • @Drewsterman777
    @Drewsterman777 25 дней назад +210

    As someone who served for 8 years, thank you for your amazing attitude and willingness to make a dream come true for a fellow serviceman.

  • @D3adp00l324
    @D3adp00l324 22 дня назад +1

    Man, you can tell Casper is enjoying the game, his approval just adds to this already awesome game!

  • @cobaltss50
    @cobaltss50 22 дня назад +1

    This movie was a huge part of my childhood! I love seeing it make a big comeback. it's well deserved 💪

  • @sathos
    @sathos 27 дней назад +94

    I LOVE Casper’s enthusiasm after all these years, it had me grinning like an idiot that he doesnt just love it, he LIVES it!

  • @nikobutterbar928
    @nikobutterbar928 27 дней назад +63

    I love how Geeked he is whenever he compares something to Starship Troopers, he’s so fucking sweet

  • @nonstop3396
    @nonstop3396 День назад +1

    Он до сих пор с этой причёской ходит)
    А так я безумно рад что он заметил такую игру🎉

  • @ImpeccableZentertainment
    @ImpeccableZentertainment 21 день назад

    I love it when actors love the roles theyve played

  • @AyvonKestrel
    @AyvonKestrel 27 дней назад +55

    Casper playing a live action General Brasch would be a perfect fit!

  • @nikobutterbar928
    @nikobutterbar928 27 дней назад +54

    FUCK we need Rico as a diver voice, maybe a democracy officer. I love Casper so fucking much man, guys a legend and the fact that he’s so into the game just makes me love him more.

    • @babyfac3107
      @babyfac3107 27 дней назад +3

      Make home the voice for the general

  • @Gollvieg
    @Gollvieg 23 дня назад +5

    The primary reason why the Helldivers would have a massive advantage against the Roughnecks is that Helldivers will always have reliable fire support when they ask for it, with very few exceptions. Hell, with the exception of an attack on a concenterated AA emplacement or Rader Scambler, Eagle 1 will bomb the shit out of that swarm of bugs, flying or otherwise.

  • @bjorn636
    @bjorn636 22 дня назад +1

    Man Casper ages like fine wine

  • @corystewart4081
    @corystewart4081 24 дня назад +104

    I saw Starship Troopers in theaters when I was 7 or 8, I’m 35 now and have Starship Troopers inspired half-sleeve tattoo and every scene from the movie lives rent free in my head. Casper, you were truly an inspiring actor to me and I’ve followed your works, and your costars work over all these years. You’re all amazing.

    • @joshr8666
      @joshr8666 23 дня назад +3

      Thats awesome to have the tattoo.. true fan

    • @tachyon8317
      @tachyon8317 22 дня назад +1

      I have the "Death From Above" one. Glad to see you, trooper. I have a set of armor and uniform

    • @Verociity
      @Verociity 21 день назад

      when you were 7, how did they let you in? I had to wait til it came out on VHS as it was R16. It would've been mind blowing to see in cinema.

    • @corystewart4081
      @corystewart4081 21 день назад +1

      @@Verociity my dad took me, he wanted to see it as well haha

    • @rizzo-films
      @rizzo-films 19 дней назад +1

      I also saw it in the theater when I was a kid. At first I wasn't sure if it was actually a good movie because it was so over the top corny, but then the epic swarm standoff scene happened and I knew it was a special movie. The cornyness is classic Verhoven satire, like Robocop, another classic.

  • @Rainbowhawk1993
    @Rainbowhawk1993 27 дней назад +126

    11:14 This story is just heartwarming.

    • @andyroberts310
      @andyroberts310 27 дней назад +10

      It got me right on the feels... Awesome dude!

    • @Sweetroll_Wolfie
      @Sweetroll_Wolfie 27 дней назад +2

      For sure!

    • @nochancecze
      @nochancecze 27 дней назад +7

      sweet Liberty, my feelings

    • @Gamology
      @Gamology  27 дней назад +12

      I've got my eyes sweating until now

  • @AlexisLopez-pb8ms
    @AlexisLopez-pb8ms 22 дня назад

    Casper really sounds like a stand up guy. All the best to you RICO!

  • @PrimoCurby
    @PrimoCurby 21 день назад +1

    This is so cool, I haven't even played Helldivers, but some of my friends do. Months ago, when I saw the game, I immediately associated it with Starship Troopers and mentioned it to them. They hadn't even seen the movie and didn't know what I was talking about.
    Now, while I'm taking a dump, RUclips recommends me this video, and it actually makes me want to play the game.

  • @skycaptainita278
    @skycaptainita278 27 дней назад +68

    It's almost comical that THE actor of Starship Troopers react to Helldivers 2 instead of the actual Starship Troopers game (Starship Troopers: Extermination). It's surreal.

    • @MtnNerd
      @MtnNerd 27 дней назад +14

      Sadly that one seems stuck in development hell. TBH I don't think it has a chance. Helldivers may not be licensed but the devs are far more passionate about their work.

    • @nicolaspeigne1429
      @nicolaspeigne1429 27 дней назад +8

      Starship troopers had a some following before Helldivers came out, but as i understood they made an update that fucked a lot things and the huge success of Helldivers just put them in the shade.

    • @AdeptusCaeiusIII
      @AdeptusCaeiusIII 27 дней назад

      @@nicolaspeigne1429 It was something like they tried to 1.0 too early and broke the game beyond repair. Right around the time Helldivers 2 launched, which caused this mass exodus to THAT game. Supposedly, though, the Troopers game is still being worked on and still has a good following, and HD2 is starting to hemorrhage player base due to the insistence by the devs that the game needs to 'ramp up difficulty' a few dozen more times by year's end. I'm thinking the Troopers game will be mildly easier and a tribute to the 'expendable warfare' of the movie, while Helldivers is going to be the 'what do you mean you want functioning weapons?' variation for the 'wow omg lol yeet' gamers who fit THAT particular niche. Each will have its individual lane. Question is just whether or not the devs for the Troopers game can salvage the development time.
      Also, I say what I said about HD2 because the forums are full of people who have no idea what the word 'balance' means. The devs for HD2 have said they have no plans to make it anything but HARDER for the next 5 years, regardless of casual players' decisions to try playing or not. Launch was the easiest HD2 will ever be. Good or bad.
      P.S.: Don't forget EDF6 is also coming soon-ish, so 3 bug shooters sharing market space.

    • @MyHentaiGirlNeko
      @MyHentaiGirlNeko 26 дней назад

      ​@@AdeptusCaeiusIIII rather play HD2 and wait for EDF 6
      Heck EDF 5 is plenty of fun compare to whatever they come up with SS

    • @little_lord_tam
      @little_lord_tam 25 дней назад

      ​@@AdeptusCaeiusIII The Helldivers cummunity is full of crybabies regarding balance. Cant wait till those Bobs that play at lv 50 like a level 5 get filtered out

  • @crage222
    @crage222 27 дней назад +25

    It is exactly starship troopers
    Lawyer - It is the legally allowable amount of Starship Troopers

  • @fearthewolf1175
    @fearthewolf1175 3 дня назад +1

    Holy shit I never knew how much I needed this till now!

  • @shilombaba
    @shilombaba 27 дней назад +29

    I swear, I have an in-game footage of a teammate, breaking the armor on a Charger's back, having that charger ram a rock, he got on that rock, climbed on the back and started mag-dumping in the open back... trully J.Rico style. One of my best footage.

  • @KeysiElle
    @KeysiElle 27 дней назад +80

    A cameo from the roughnecks would be cool. This react video is awesome. also. man i'm old.

  • @VincentGrimmly
    @VincentGrimmly 16 дней назад +2

    GODDAMMIT, Casper Van Dien is a BASED HERO

  • @Daehawk
    @Daehawk 22 дня назад +1

    I've always loved this guy. Total supporter or his franchise and loved this stuff. Keep doing what you're doing Casper.

  • @morganpenn4612
    @morganpenn4612 24 дня назад +34

    As a marine who grew up with you as my inspiration, I just want to say thank you for everything you've done Casper! Semper Fi!

  • @Just2Ddude
    @Just2Ddude 27 дней назад +30

    The best you can do in a game is "HUG" emote. When you can hug your homies. Best fiture ever.

    • @NghiaNguyen-si3tz
      @NghiaNguyen-si3tz 27 дней назад +7

      We should petition for a homie butt slap emote 😂

    • @lacrossev
      @lacrossev 27 дней назад +4

      the personal shield generator pack extends over both people during the hug emote, so you can totally also save your homie from an errant airstrike with the power of friendship.

  • @chriscarrete5303
    @chriscarrete5303 22 дня назад +1

    Gotta love Casper and his enthusiasm. 😁😁😁🙏🙏👊✌️

  • @MadRock76
    @MadRock76 11 дней назад +4

    Casper Van Dien should play commander Shepard in Mass Effect film adaptation

  • @manubishe
    @manubishe 27 дней назад +24

    Rico's having a blast
    His past is hounding him in a good way 😂

  • @westcoastcaper
    @westcoastcaper 27 дней назад +23

    When I play HD2 with friends, probably 80% of the lines we say are direct Starship Troopers quotes

  • @localcreator9729
    @localcreator9729 12 дней назад

    to even have Rico show up on the tv screen every so often would be an amazing addition to the game

  • @fallenphoenixfilms
    @fallenphoenixfilms 18 дней назад

    Casper Van Dien is an absolute gem.

  • @UMCorian
    @UMCorian 27 дней назад +68

    Holy crap - Casper Van Dien looks great for his age. Haven't seen him in years!