Real Starship Trooper Casper Van Dien Reacts to Helldivers 2

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 30. 04. 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.
    Subscribe for More Gamology: tinyurl.com/gamologysubscribe
    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!
    __________________________________________________________________
    Casper Van Dien
    Instagram: / caspervandien
    Facebook: / caspervandien2
    Twitter: / caspervandien
    __________________________________________________________________
    Stay in the loop with us on social media!
    Facebook: / thebestofgaming1
    Instagram: / gamology
    Twitter: / gamologyus
  • Hry

Komentáře • 3,1K

  • @oblivionduex
    @oblivionduex Před 14 dny +9586

    Whoever came up with this idea needs a raise

    • @Banana_Cum
      @Banana_Cum Před 14 dny +3

      500 likes and no comments?
      let me fix that!

    • @SOUTHCOMCI334
      @SOUTHCOMCI334 Před 14 dny +130

      A Big One

    • @derstrohmann7450
      @derstrohmann7450 Před 14 dny +255

      Next should be Arnold for the Automatons 😂

    • @ChrisDeebo
      @ChrisDeebo Před 14 dny +58

      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 Před 13 dny +26

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

  • @OrchardFilm
    @OrchardFilm Před 14 dny +3469

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

    • @MrFartquad
      @MrFartquad Před 13 dny +6

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

    • @blackwhistyle
      @blackwhistyle Před 13 dny +139

      I'll sign it

    • @Vuntermonkey
      @Vuntermonkey Před 13 dny +244

      I'll do my part.

    • @thelast749
      @thelast749 Před 13 dny +117

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

    • @Adventures2U
      @Adventures2U Před 13 dny +45

      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!

  • @dkkanofkash8798
    @dkkanofkash8798 Před 11 dny +1694

    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 Před 9 dny +63

      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 Před 9 dny +53

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

    • @shadowforge
      @shadowforge Před 8 dny +6

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

    • @tylerhonaker2544
      @tylerhonaker2544 Před 8 dny +14

      ​@@shadowforge Sleepy Hollow would like a word

    • @JuggyBohab
      @JuggyBohab Před 7 dny +3

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

  • @Finis.Terrae
    @Finis.Terrae Před 10 dny +854

    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 Před 9 dny +15

      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 Před 8 dny +1

      Fucking same!

    • @frankgunner8967
      @frankgunner8967 Před 8 dny +2

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

    • @ugle118
      @ugle118 Před 7 dny

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

    • @Mr--H
      @Mr--H Před 7 dny

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

  • @Haplo699g
    @Haplo699g Před 14 dny +4575

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

    • @billg1308
      @billg1308 Před 14 dny

      You want that hairstyle on your ass?

    • @shmodzilla
      @shmodzilla Před 14 dny +121

      When you age that well you can rock it!

    • @AlexCreemers
      @AlexCreemers Před 14 dny +14

      lol for real

    • @eddieliusa
      @eddieliusa Před 13 dny +6

      They’re usually on some kind of treatment

    • @Gamology
      @Gamology  Před 13 dny +302

      Hairline is a sensitive topic around here

  • @Valfothr
    @Valfothr Před 14 dny +5028

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

    • @88GAF
      @88GAF Před 14 dny +240

      There is also a planet called "Klendath 2"

    • @cornlips7247
      @cornlips7247 Před 14 dny +44

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

    • @rubentelur
      @rubentelur Před 14 dny +12

      100 missions

    • @etherealhawk
      @etherealhawk Před 14 dny +144

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

    • @galaphilehighdruid7968
      @galaphilehighdruid7968 Před 14 dny +5

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

  • @SaintDaisley
    @SaintDaisley Před 10 dny +387

    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 Před 8 dny +11

      Most actors would bristle at having this kind of notoriety.

    • @panachevitz
      @panachevitz Před 2 dny +3

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

  • @GrenzerKuK
    @GrenzerKuK Před 10 dny +219

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

    • @tachyon8317
      @tachyon8317 Před 8 dny +14

      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 Před 7 dny +2

      The man hates bugs, what can you say?

    • @baconoverlord7982
      @baconoverlord7982 Před 6 dny +2

      Why?

  • @JohnDoe_75
    @JohnDoe_75 Před 14 dny +2663

    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 ?

  • @JayTraversJT
    @JayTraversJT Před 14 dny +1821

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

  • @Geminias
    @Geminias Před 9 dny +112

    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.

  • @Micheldied
    @Micheldied Před 10 dny +117

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

    • @jasonrosenthal6480
      @jasonrosenthal6480 Před 8 dny +1

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

  • @TheBawalumihidito
    @TheBawalumihidito Před 14 dny +1730

    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 Před 14 dny +11

      Would cost to much

    • @Dukster9000
      @Dukster9000 Před 14 dny +31

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

    • @TheBawalumihidito
      @TheBawalumihidito Před 14 dny +89

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

    • @TheBawalumihidito
      @TheBawalumihidito Před 14 dny +17

      @@Dukster9000 How?

    • @cornlips7247
      @cornlips7247 Před 14 dny +19

      ​​@@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.

  • @lunarquickstrike9016
    @lunarquickstrike9016 Před 14 dny +2956

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

  • @geekyteacher9296
    @geekyteacher9296 Před 9 dny +53

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

  • @mahertheartist2835
    @mahertheartist2835 Před 8 dny +38

    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 CZcams page today!

  • @jrhandley
    @jrhandley Před 12 dny +1171

    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 Před 12 dny +20

      Amazing

    • @heathenpolska
      @heathenpolska Před 11 dny +12

      That's awesome 😂

    • @AGripOBabys
      @AGripOBabys Před 10 dny +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 Před 10 dny +11

      @@AGripOBabys It was my pleasure, honestly.

    • @alphaxgaming6879
      @alphaxgaming6879 Před 10 dny +3

      Damn lucky you!

  • @mahbuddykeith1124
    @mahbuddykeith1124 Před 14 dny +1121

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

    • @Bova-Fett
      @Bova-Fett Před 13 dny +94

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

    • @jefferydraper4019
      @jefferydraper4019 Před 13 dny +33

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

    • @UnknownSquid
      @UnknownSquid Před 13 dny +74

      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 Před 13 dny +29

      ​@@UnknownSquid did you read the book?

    • @chinruiz4113
      @chinruiz4113 Před 13 dny +20

      ​@@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.

  • @vRED13vTTV
    @vRED13vTTV Před 9 dny +31

    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 Před 10 dny +37

    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.

  • @user-uv4yw7hv2c
    @user-uv4yw7hv2c Před 13 dny +371

    “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 Před 11 dny +7

      🤣Yes Professor 🤣

  • @fludblud
    @fludblud Před 13 dny +219

    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 Před 10 dny +1

      Thx for letting us know!

    • @sztypettto
      @sztypettto Před 10 dny +10

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

    • @wduggan99
      @wduggan99 Před 10 dny +21

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

    • @jonathnjdm714
      @jonathnjdm714 Před 10 dny

      ​@@wduggan99 Damn lol

    • @Thebuird
      @Thebuird Před 9 dny +2

      @@wduggan99Baldwin never misses

  • @morganpenn4612
    @morganpenn4612 Před 11 dny +32

    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!

  • @Selvokaz
    @Selvokaz Před 9 dny +18

    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 Před 22 hodinami +1

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

  • @nukenin5457
    @nukenin5457 Před 14 dny +623

    That jawline screams democracy !

  • @raphaelweischer6046
    @raphaelweischer6046 Před 14 dny +1916

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

    • @EliPorterMahn
      @EliPorterMahn Před 14 dny +146

      Thats all people would use 😂

    • @MasterChief11700
      @MasterChief11700 Před 14 dny +11

      Agreed

    • @adarkwind4712
      @adarkwind4712 Před 14 dny +91

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

    • @adibemaxwell6111
      @adibemaxwell6111 Před 14 dny +60

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

    • @DexLuther
      @DexLuther Před 14 dny +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.

  • @jayoliver3568
    @jayoliver3568 Před 9 dny +5

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

  • @lukesilletta9295
    @lukesilletta9295 Před 9 dny +10

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

  • @DavidMarcus1525
    @DavidMarcus1525 Před 14 dny +1165

    "I'm doing my part sir!"

    • @jordanrcxd
      @jordanrcxd Před 14 dny +32

      “I DIDN’T DO FUCKIN SHIT”

    • @LeCommieBoi
      @LeCommieBoi Před 14 dny +1

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

    • @JaguarMask
      @JaguarMask Před 13 dny +2

      ¡and im doing my part!

    • @a_smiling_gamer9063
      @a_smiling_gamer9063 Před 13 dny +2

      “I’m doing my part!”

    • @pierreo33
      @pierreo33 Před 10 dny

      @@LeCommieBoi 10:15

  • @Grimmyke7
    @Grimmyke7 Před 13 dny +518

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

    • @dbzispimpin
      @dbzispimpin Před 11 dny +46

      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 Před 10 dny +5

      @@dbzispimpinomg this would’ve crazy!

    • @DegreelessnessMode
      @DegreelessnessMode Před 10 dny +6

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

    • @moonlife1236
      @moonlife1236 Před 10 dny +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 Před 10 dny

      @@dbzispimpin This needs to happen now.

  • @StayFractalesque
    @StayFractalesque Před 9 dny +12

    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

  • @scharnhorst_42
    @scharnhorst_42 Před 9 dny +7

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

  • @jonz2085
    @jonz2085 Před 14 dny +584

    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 Před 13 dny +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 Před 13 dny

      ⁠@@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 Před 11 dny +1

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

    • @pierreo33
      @pierreo33 Před 10 dny +3

      @@Puppy_Puppington Damn you hurtin

    • @herbderbler1585
      @herbderbler1585 Před 6 dny

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

  • @jdzspace33
    @jdzspace33 Před 14 dny +532

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

  • @johngoepel5263
    @johngoepel5263 Před 10 dny +7

    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

  • @yoshilu7451
    @yoshilu7451 Před 9 dny +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 😂

  • @ninjaknight6715
    @ninjaknight6715 Před 14 dny +792

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

  • @Svartie
    @Svartie Před 12 dny +174

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

    • @YepImThatGuy66
      @YepImThatGuy66 Před 8 dny +1

      Indeed!

    • @outboundflight4455
      @outboundflight4455 Před 8 dny +9

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

    • @czechultimatestyle
      @czechultimatestyle Před 8 dny

      I want him standing in my ship on the bridge!

    • @GeryonM
      @GeryonM Před 8 dny +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.

  • @tachyon8317
    @tachyon8317 Před 8 dny +10

    I'll never forget the day I posted a picture of me in my screen-used SST armor, and Mr. Casper said to me, "Outstanding, trooper!"
    3day later edit - I also have the Death From Above tat

  • @chuckmcguffin
    @chuckmcguffin Před 8 dny +3

    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 ❤️

  • @GlorianUnderhill
    @GlorianUnderhill Před 13 dny +233

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

    • @jballaviator
      @jballaviator Před 10 dny +1

      Guy had some PTSD from the filming :D

  • @nikobutterbar928
    @nikobutterbar928 Před 14 dny +198

    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 Před 13 dny +29

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

    • @saladonpc1823
      @saladonpc1823 Před 13 dny +17

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

    • @Shnap1337
      @Shnap1337 Před 13 dny +11

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

    • @chrissnider9555
      @chrissnider9555 Před 12 dny +9

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

    • @doomslayerforever2858
      @doomslayerforever2858 Před 9 dny

      ​@@Dagoth_Ur_1yeah this lol

  • @RickPat94
    @RickPat94 Před 9 dny +4

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

  • @jeebuzz1168
    @jeebuzz1168 Před 10 dny +7

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

  • @joewalsh1054
    @joewalsh1054 Před 13 dny +130

    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.

  • @TheRealMonkeyrogue
    @TheRealMonkeyrogue Před 11 dny +292

    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*

  • @BruvaBob
    @BruvaBob Před 9 dny +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!

  • @GraveXSensei
    @GraveXSensei Před 9 dny +3

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

  • @Heroesworkshop
    @Heroesworkshop Před 14 dny +312

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

    • @brendanjrice7307
      @brendanjrice7307 Před 13 dny +14

      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 Před 13 dny +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 Před 13 dny +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 Před 13 dny +4

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

    • @grimreminder5038
      @grimreminder5038 Před 13 dny

      It's gotta be book accurate for full democracy

  • @smithwesson1896
    @smithwesson1896 Před 14 dny +306

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

    • @usernamealreadytaken9330
      @usernamealreadytaken9330 Před 14 dny +21

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

    • @ExcentricDragon
      @ExcentricDragon Před 14 dny +13

      I want to see him play with Soundslikepizza.

    • @Emerald_Knight
      @Emerald_Knight Před 14 dny +3

      Rico and mr. Krabs would be cool.

    • @marmalade6681
      @marmalade6681 Před 14 dny +1

      @@ExcentricDragon This!

    • @thisiswhatilike54
      @thisiswhatilike54 Před 14 dny +2

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

  • @ZodiacGamer-wt9jt
    @ZodiacGamer-wt9jt Před 7 dny +2

    I saw STARSHIP TROOPERS when I was 11 in theaters And let me tell you.
    I want from being 11 to 13 in one night. I skipped two years. Legendary.

  • @PrimoCurby
    @PrimoCurby Před 8 dny +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, CZcams recommends me this video, and it actually makes me want to play the game.

  • @zappbrannigan83
    @zappbrannigan83 Před 14 dny +85

    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. Před 11 dny +2

      Ups and downs?

  • @Drewsterman777
    @Drewsterman777 Před 12 dny +207

    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.

  • @Gollvieg
    @Gollvieg Před 9 dny +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.

  • @UnRu1eD
    @UnRu1eD Před 9 dny +2

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

  • @kornklone
    @kornklone Před 14 dny +116

    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.

  • @114Riggs
    @114Riggs Před 14 dny +175

    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 Před 13 dny +13

      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 Před 13 dny +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 Před 13 dny +10

      @@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 Před 13 dny

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

    • @firstandlastname6194
      @firstandlastname6194 Před 13 dny +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.

  • @MultiMarvelGeek
    @MultiMarvelGeek Před 5 dny +1

    The man really seems to love the franchise. That's so encouraging to see

  • @Outlander34
    @Outlander34 Před 19 hodinami

    I have a whole new appreciation for Casper (Rico) now. What a nice, genuine, excitible dude. I'm definitely streaming Starship Troopers.

  • @sathos
    @sathos Před 14 dny +92

    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!

  • @corystewart4081
    @corystewart4081 Před 11 dny +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 Před 9 dny +3

      Thats awesome to have the tattoo.. true fan

    • @tachyon8317
      @tachyon8317 Před 8 dny +1

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

    • @Verociity
      @Verociity Před 7 dny

      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 Před 7 dny +1

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

    • @rizzo-films
      @rizzo-films Před 6 dny +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.

  • @cobaltss50
    @cobaltss50 Před 9 dny +1

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

  • @brenolk4642
    @brenolk4642 Před 14 dny +160

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

  • @nikobutterbar928
    @nikobutterbar928 Před 14 dny +53

    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 Před 13 dny +3

      Make home the voice for the general

  • @CoolPandaTheMovieNerd
    @CoolPandaTheMovieNerd Před 7 dny +2

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

  • @game_critic
    @game_critic Před 10 dny +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!

  • @cattysplat
    @cattysplat Před 13 dny +76

    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 Před 11 dny +4

      Now we need a game series for the stargate universe

    • @Winter_ECU
      @Winter_ECU Před 11 dny +4

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

    • @Max1990Power
      @Max1990Power Před 11 dny +2

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

  • @nikobutterbar928
    @nikobutterbar928 Před 14 dny +62

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

  • @Daehawk
    @Daehawk Před 9 dny +1

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

  • @patrickleonard4187
    @patrickleonard4187 Před 8 dny

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

  • @AyvonKestrel
    @AyvonKestrel Před 14 dny +55

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

  • @skycaptainita278
    @skycaptainita278 Před 14 dny +65

    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 Před 14 dny +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 Před 13 dny +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 Před 13 dny

      @@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 Před 13 dny

      ​@@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 Před 12 dny

      ​@@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

  • @mtichris12
    @mtichris12 Před 11 dny +2

    Great video! Great talking (i guess) from Casper. Great to hear his stories and how he still holds this Strarship Trooper knowledge. Much respect for his respect.

  • @osiris7127
    @osiris7127 Před 10 dny +3

    11:13 Great story.
    These are the kind of things you never hear about celebrities but wish you did hear more of.

  • @anotherxangryxaries
    @anotherxangryxaries Před 14 dny +71

    How tf is it Helldivers 2 is sooo much better than the actual Starship Troopers game - and they got Rico himself to comment on Helldivers 2 also.

    • @ZephyrusAsmodeus
      @ZephyrusAsmodeus Před 12 dny +4

      Just be like that, just because people made an amazing series in a certain kind of media, doesn't mean they or the series would translate it well to other media. Sometimes, it's up to tributes to bridge the gap and carry the flag

    • @Dillon1099
      @Dillon1099 Před 12 dny +2

      @@ZephyrusAsmodeus Very well said.

  • @crage222
    @crage222 Před 14 dny +24

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

  • @santonopoulou
    @santonopoulou Před 8 dny

    Starship Troopers was my favourite movie growing up. I must have watched through at least 2 VHS tapes of it, then I read the book and fell even more in love with the series. Recently started playing HellDivers and it's a huge rush of nostalgia and amazing fun. This was a great idea for a video!

  • @sleazydzx
    @sleazydzx Před 5 dny

    I watched that movie over and over as a kid. Love that Helldivers took so much inspiration from Starship Troopers

  • @Just2Ddude
    @Just2Ddude Před 14 dny +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 Před 13 dny +7

      We should petition for a homie butt slap emote 😂

    • @lacrossev
      @lacrossev Před 13 dny +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.

  • @themagicman6078
    @themagicman6078 Před 14 dny +56

    I hope this guys knows, based on helldivers 2 success, there's currently someone in Hollywood trying to write him a Starshiptroopers reboot

    • @jefferydraper4019
      @jefferydraper4019 Před 13 dny +8

      God please...not another bang bros in space version.

    • @AdeptusCaeiusIII
      @AdeptusCaeiusIII Před 13 dny +6

      @@jefferydraper4019 Honestly, giving him a reboot to do it 'right' (in terms of the source material at least) would be great. Not that the original wasn't a fantastic flick. It just wasn't nearly close enough to the source material. If it gets the 'alright, now we do the original material justice' treatment, I'll pre-order tickets and hobble my disabled ass into a theater seat.

    • @jefferydraper4019
      @jefferydraper4019 Před 13 dny +1

      @@AdeptusCaeiusIII If you changed the character names, i dont think anyone would realize the movie was based on Starship Troopers. And thats basically what Verhoeven did in reverse. he wrote a story, based on a conversation, added some names from the book and made a movie.

    • @AdeptusCaeiusIII
      @AdeptusCaeiusIII Před 13 dny +1

      @@jefferydraper4019 I'm not arguing counter to that. I'm just saying the finished product was good. Just not faithful. I am also in the camp that thinks it'd be nearly impossible to do Heinlein justice without the Snyder Justice League treatment. Or a long-form series. Could you IMAGINE Harsh Mistress, Time Enough or Stranger? I doubt ANY theater would accept a movie long enough for those themes. I'd love HBO or someone picking up a longer-form Troopers script for an 8-episode series based on the book. Like I said. I'd hobble to a theater for a seat, or just grab an over-priced sub to watch the series.

    • @jefferydraper4019
      @jefferydraper4019 Před 13 dny +4

      @@AdeptusCaeiusIII Unfortunately they would likely do a horrible version of it with Rico being gay...or disloyal to the state...or some woke BS.

  • @Faded.Visuals
    @Faded.Visuals Před 21 hodinou

    This was such a great idea to get Casper Van Dien reaction/opinion especially since Helldrivers is simply a spiritual successor to the movies and to the few StarShip Troopers games that were created. It still pretty badass that Casper still can pull off his Rico's persona, kinda the same energy you see from Arnold Schwarzenegger from the terminator series, Michael Biehn from Aliens, Peter Weller from Robocop....man as a Gen Zer you guys in the 80s and 90s had it made

  • @LeoCharles
    @LeoCharles Před 7 dny

    God, I wish you would have included the entire intro from beginning to end with his reaction second by second. Its one of the best parts of the game, BUT thank you for this video. Truly especial. Great work as always !

  • @PabloHernandez-gl5ij
    @PabloHernandez-gl5ij Před 14 dny +73

    Oh my God this is so freaking enjoyable to see Casper give his honest opinion on helldivers 2 and honestly gameology I hope you guys do a video on starship trooper extermination with him commenting on it as well that would be freaking cool to see too.😊

  • @Fantasmaa9
    @Fantasmaa9 Před 14 dny +19

    Someone should tell him that the max level is "Super Private" as another reference + the bile spewers being the tanker bugs because they have a mortar mode

  • @yodawgzgaming4416
    @yodawgzgaming4416 Před 3 dny +1

    man, his enthusiasm is so wholesome and fun!

  • @jamesblake9618
    @jamesblake9618 Před 3 dny

    I met this amazing guy at Anaheim wondercon. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. He even left a voicemail on my buddies phone simply because my friend is dealing with his mom is hospice. Such a awesome guy. Ricco's helldiving roughnecks!!!

  • @shilombaba
    @shilombaba Před 13 dny +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.

  • @G_the_Destroyer
    @G_the_Destroyer Před 14 dny +18

    Although Paul Verhoeven didn’t read the book…. I must admit, he made one hell of a movie 😂

  • @D3adp00l324
    @D3adp00l324 Před 9 dny +1

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

  • @plisskensghost2951
    @plisskensghost2951 Před 9 dny +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.

  • @KeysiElle
    @KeysiElle Před 14 dny +80

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

  • @westcoastcaper
    @westcoastcaper Před 14 dny +22

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

  • @HAZRE.
    @HAZRE. Před 4 dny

    Wow, he looks so good! I'm so glad to see him enjoying the game and recognizing the care that went into Helldivers. His laughter is so infectious. :)

  • @seansmith4513
    @seansmith4513 Před 10 dny +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

  • @manubishe
    @manubishe Před 14 dny +23

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

  • @Rainbowhawk1993
    @Rainbowhawk1993 Před 14 dny +125

    11:14 This story is just heartwarming.

  • @JupiterSailfish
    @JupiterSailfish Před 6 dny

    This was awesome! I went and got the Blu Ray of the first movie after playing Hell Divers 2 and watched it for the first time. Always heard about Starship Troopers but never got to watch it. LOVED IT! The game is 100x more fun after watching the movie. Great video!

  • @sparkymist
    @sparkymist Před 9 dny +2

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

  • @ElPlati
    @ElPlati Před 14 dny +31

    Helldivers have massive potential for crossovers.
    -STARSHIP TROOPERS
    -REAPERS, CaOLLECTORS AND GETH FROM MASS EFFECT
    -The flood from Halo

    • @AdeptusCaeiusIII
      @AdeptusCaeiusIII Před 13 dny

      I will severely doubt Microsoft or EA will allow Sony to use their properties for a crossover. Just saying. Especially after Sony spat in Microsoft's face over exclusivity.

    • @kirbyman100
      @kirbyman100 Před 13 dny

      Honestly the closest we could get is Deep Rock Galactic

    • @Sunshine-sl3kr
      @Sunshine-sl3kr Před 12 dny

      Orks from 40k would be awesome