Real Starship Trooper Casper Van Dien Reacts to Helldivers 2

[@oblivionduex]

Whoever came up with this idea needs a raise

[@Banana_Cum]

500 likes and no comments? let me fix that!

[@SOUTHCOMCI334]

A Big One

[@ChrisDeebo]

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

[@JiggerMe]

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

[@Bosquirri]

​@@derstrohmann7450 Hell yeah

[@Haplo699g]

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

[@billg1308]

You want that hairstyle on your ass?

[@shmodzilla]

When you age that well you can rock it!

[@AlexCreemers]

lol for real

[@eddieliusa]

They’re usually on some kind of treatment

[@Gamology]

Hairline is a sensitive topic around here

[@boundedsleet6262]

I like how he's being as loyal as he can to his own franchise while appreciating the great qualities of this game and not diminishing it's fans, cool dude in my mind.

[@kyze8284]

He also has respect for service members, which is rare for anyone that's gone through Hollywood

[@classreductionist]

​@@kyze8284Yea man that story about the tattoo was fantastic.

[@OrchardFilm]

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

[@MrFartquad]

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

[@blackwhistyle]

I'll sign it

[@Vuntermonkey]

I'll do my part.

[@thelast749]

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

[@Adventures2U]

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!

[@Valfothr]

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

[@88GAF]

There is also a planet called "Klendath 2"

[@cornlips7247]

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

[@rubentelur]

100 missions

[@etherealhawk]

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

[@galaphilehighdruid7968]

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

[@timothymcintire5747]

It is so refreshing to see an actor who is genuinely passionate, loyal, and able to express themselves about the IPs they worked with. He's not the only one, (Keanu Reeves, Liam Neeson, Hugh Jackman, Chris Prat, Henry Cavill, etc) but it is so rare to see anymore in Hollywood

[@dkkanofkash8798]

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.

[@Lok-TM]

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]

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

[@shadowforge]

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

[@tylerhonaker2544]

​@@shadowforge Sleepy Hollow would like a word

[@JuggyBohab]

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

[@JayTraversJT]

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

[@tonymarino8]

Managed Democracy!!!

[@kaitheguy7832]

Like a fine wine

[@shmodzilla]

Just said the same thing.

[@Menaceblue3]

Carmen definitely lost the game when she dumped Johnny

[@chloedarbyshire-brown2938]

i'd do his part

[@Keram-io8hv]

Dude´s absolute legend and I love how he went "You should read the book, it´s totally different from movie but great too"

[@Geminias]

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]

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]

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

[@texiabassalettitorres]

@@Thisguy2532 For an adult you really don't know how to add proper punctuation to your messages.

[@HondaWanderer]

Why would they? It's a cult hit

[@HondaWanderer]

@@Thisguy2532 your dad was a bad man, letting a 7 yr old watch that movie.

[@JohnDoe_75]

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 ?

[@_d--]

Aye Sir!!

[@Sweetroll_Wolfie]

Aye, Sir!!

[@eztvlight1202]

Aye sir

[@coffeeconfirmed3609]

Aye sir!

[@KeitaKawashima]

Aye sir!

[@josetrujillo2394]

That "Death from Above" story really made this video so much more than I thought it would be. I'm so glad they left it in. Good on them.

[@TheBawalumihidito]

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]

Would cost to much

[@Dukster9000]

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

[@TheBawalumihidito]

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

[@TheBawalumihidito]

@@Dukster9000 How?

[@cornlips7247]

​​@@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.

[@Finis.Terrae]

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.

[@Sinner987]

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]

Fucking same!

[@frankgunner8967]

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

[@ugle118]

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

[@Mr--H]

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

[@WI_Wanderer]

12:12 hits hard, thanks for taking the time to take the picture.

[@jrhandley]

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.

[@Rallysoldier]

Amazing

[@PaganPolska]

That's awesome 😂

[@AGripOBabys]

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]

@@AGripOBabys It was my pleasure, honestly.

[@alphaxgaming6879]

Damn lucky you!

[@SaintDaisley]

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]

Most actors would bristle at having this kind of notoriety.

[@panachevitz]

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

[@chuckmcguffin]

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 ❤️

[@fludblud]

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]

Thx for letting us know!

[@sztypettto]

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

[@wduggan99]

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

[@jonathnjdm714]

​@@wduggan99 Damn lol

[@Thebuird]

@@wduggan99Baldwin never misses

[@lunarquickstrike9016]

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

[@Ariana321]

You'll be dead of alcohol poisoning within the first two minutes.

[@adibemaxwell6111]

I need my liver.

[@Epsilonrising88]

Grim Reaper: congratulations you won.

[@mikeamarilio]

I died

[@ramadirangr8797]

or Toke😊

[@patrickleonard4187]

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

[@mahbuddykeith1124]

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

[@Bova-Fett]

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

[@jefferydraper4019]

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

[@UnknownSquid]

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]

​@@UnknownSquid did you read the book?

[@chinruiz4113]

​@@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.

[@UnknownUsername131]

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]

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]

⁠@@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]

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

[@pierreo33]

@@Puppy_Puppington Damn you hurtin

[@herbderbler1585]

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

[@lordgenerias]

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.

[@ninjaknight6715]

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

[@ruthlesstony2133]

That's Rico from Buenos Aires to you sir

[@woodley91406]

Rico's Roughnecks! ​@@ruthlesstony2133

[@starwing0]

That’s General Rico

[@Grimmyke7]

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

[@dbzispimpin]

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]

@@dbzispimpinomg this would’ve crazy!

[@DegreelessnessMode]

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

[@moonlife1236]

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

[@JazzyTaIes]

@@dbzispimpin This needs to happen now.

[@CoolPandaTheMovieNerd]

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

[@DavidMarcus1525]

"I'm doing my part sir!"

[@jordanrcxd]

“I DIDN’T DO FUCKIN SHIT”

[@LeCommieBoi]

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

[@JaguarMask]

¡and im doing my part!

[@a_smiling_gamer9063]

“I’m doing my part!”

[@pierreo33]

@@LeCommieBoi 10:15

[@geekyteacher9296]

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

[@imperialguard9246]

Wholesome

[@Warlord_Hyperion]

Happy birthday!

[@mastergwaha]

god damn bugs johnny

[@davidshahmoradi2728]

mee too

[@traffecone]

I hope your birthday was good :)

[@Parklarblick]

It's always great when one of the actors in movies like this actually enjoys it. Thanks for being awesome man!

[@Firewarz217]

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

[@EliPorterMahn]

Thats all people would use 😂

[@MasterChief11700]

Agreed

[@adarkwind4712]

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

[@adibemaxwell6111]

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

[@DexLuther]

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.

[@GlorianUnderhill]

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

[@jballaviator]

Guy had some PTSD from the filming :D

[@Gonzolok89]

Starship troopers definitely inspired me to enlist in the Marine Corps and then did 2 enlistments. Thanks Casper for doing your part!

[@coacksenmayasse5771]

That´s cool af. But also funny because they were trying for people to not do that, lmao.

[@mahertheartist]

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 KZbin page today!

[@Greenpenguin-s1q]

Awesome,dude!

[@GrenzerKuK]

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

[@tachyon8317]

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]

The man hates bugs, what can you say?

[@baconoverlord7982]

Why?

[@equesfuscus]

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

[@santonopoulou]

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!

[@nukenin5457]

That jawline screams democracy !

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

perpetual mew

[@Rubenz343]

🗿

[@ukaszpaluch4950]

@@WeeWeeJumbo😅😅

[@twforster15]

Get him and roy Campbell together

[@DalibanCohort]

“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]

🤣Yes Professor 🤣

[@mastergwaha]

diz

[@skyhawkpilot172]

I saw Starship Troopers in the theaters when it released. It's always been one of my favorite films. There's nothing more fun than playing Helldivers and quoting Starship Troopers with a random group of players and have them quote Starship Troopers back to you.

[@nikobutterbar928]

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

[@saladonpc1823]

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

[@Shnap1337]

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

[@chrissnider9555]

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

[@doomslayerforever2858]

​@Dagoth_Ur_1yeah this lol

[@alpacawithouthat987]

@@chrissnider9555 It's so hostile that it managed to injure him in real life

[@joewalsh1054]

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.

[@RocketJr.]

The movie aged so well! What a classic! Wished Casper was in some more bigger/well rated movies. Last seen him in the movie Mad Heidi, ridiculous funny movie. 😸

[@jdzspace33]

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

[@shmodzilla]

YEAH BUDDY!

[@TheRealMonkeyrogue]

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*

[@tonywilliams6294]

Lmao

[@LeoCharles]

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 !

[@Micheldied]

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

[@jasonrosenthal6480]

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

[@jasonrosenthal6480]

@@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.

[@Heroesworkshop]

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

[@brendanjrice7307]

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

[@justabrokemillenial4715]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@grimreminder5038]

It's gotta be book accurate for full democracy

[@honey_hlopec5616]

Thank you for one of the best childhood memories , Casper.

[@Drewsterman777]

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.

[@sathos]

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!

[@TikoPiko]

Should've protected Dizz, man. She was a real keeper.

[@BillBrasky5351]

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.]

Ups and downs?

[@jayoliver3568]

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

[@FullMeTalAofVII]

Dear Mr.Casper. You are my childhood legend. Thank you.

[@vRED13vTTV]

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

[@Dave8T9]

A lot of actors will shy away from stuff like this but Casper fully embraces it. There's a podcast where Michael Rosenbaum and Tom Welling talk about Smallville and all you hear from Tom is how he "can't remember" what happened on set and it's like come on, you were there for 10 years, give us a slice of life on set. Not like Casper. Dude did a few months shooting and remembers what the cameraman said to him when he chipped a tooth

[@vRED13vTTV]

@@Dave8T9 i get that, but doing a weekly tv show can cause everything to blur together, and barring something significant (like chipping a tooth) you may not remember a lot of specifics

[@kornklone]

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.

[@judahworldplay8032]

Bro clearly has PTSD just from filming that movie.

[@corystewart4081]

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]

Thats awesome to have the tattoo.. true fan

[@tachyon8317]

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

[@Verociity]

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]

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

[@rizzo-films]

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.

[@joseluki]

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.

[@mastergwaha]

it wasnt overlooked, we all loved it when we watched it

[@scottmercer1991]

it’s great to see someone appreciate veterans in todays’ society.

[@Selvokaz]

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]

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

[@sergiocolautti]

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

[@WorldWalker128]

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.

[@williamwest9204]

The Animated movies were great

[@EmCeeDrue]

@@WorldWalker128 ...you skipped one, don't forget 'Invasion'! 'ToM' was... cool, for sure. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say it's "good"...

[@TacticalT-Rex]

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!

[@PrimoCurby]

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, KZbin recommends me this video, and it actually makes me want to play the game.

[@cattysplat]

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]

Now we need a game series for the stargate universe

[@Winter_ECU]

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

[@Max1990Power]

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

[@nikobutterbar928]

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

[@bloodangelsberserker1876]

helldivers stand in salute!!! we have our biggest warhero RICOOOOOOU with us!! show him our respect!

[@lukesilletta9295]

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

[@114Riggs]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@firstandlastname6194]

@@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.

[@dun0790]

I didn't think i needed this but thank you gameolgy and rico

[@brenolk4642]

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

[@scharnhorst_42]

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

[@sigma.wr8]

such a wholesome guy. love u

[@AyvonKestrel]

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

[@smithwesson1896]

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

[@usernamealreadytaken9330]

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

[@ExcentricDragon]

I want to see him play with Soundslikepizza.

[@Emerald_Knight]

Rico and mr. Krabs would be cool.

[@marmalade6681]

@@ExcentricDragon This!

[@thisiswhatilike54]

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

[@baffledking9902]

Bro, I love this guy even more now; his unabashed love and appreciation is so wholesome.

[@nikobutterbar928]

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.

[@RvB-Panda]

Make home the voice for the general

[@supermodestmouse]

this was great. He seems like such a genuinely good guy. I think Starship troopers has a special place in so many's hearts - I'm glad he's still happy to talk about it.

[@ZeeeGamer]

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.

[@timmerred5]

I just started HD2 and yes, I re-watched Starship Troopers last night. Casper, you’re the best!

[@PabloHernandez-gl5ij]

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.😊

[@sleazydzx]

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

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Best reaction video ever! As a kid, I read the book and then when the film came out, I watched it over and over and over. When i got old, I had the chance to meet Casper at both Comic-Con and Wondercon in California. He's a great guy, and his movie Starship Troopers is still as entertaining as ever. Now as a Helldivers 2 player, I only wish that Casper could have seen the Bile Spewers shooting out their rears (aka Plasma bugs), or the maniacal laughter from someone shooting a machine gun non-stop screaming phrases that could only have come from Starship Troopers. Even better, sitting on the bridge of your ship when you are above the Automaton planet and now the bots are shooting up towards the ships and causing some of them to explode! If Casper had seen videos of what I've described, his mind would have been even more blown!

[@GrizzDeBear]

Oh he knows ...

[@Kenshinbaby]

As a veteran that served overseas and Helldiver player, thank you for this video. That story in the end about the marine in the end got me all teary eyed. "Death from above!!"

[@MadRock76]

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

[@UMCorian]

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

[@shilombaba]

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.

[@noneyabuiznezz]

one of the better interviews on KZbin i have ever seen. yes its just a game but look how it affects him talking about it

[@Just2Ddude]

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

[@NghiaNguyen-si3tz]

We should petition for a homie butt slap emote 😂

[@lacrossev]

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.

[@KeysiElle]

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

[@kristianbonilla6482]

We are my friend, We both are.

[@xmadeinbrazilx]

You'd be a great va. I respect whatever decision you'd decide to make. Power to you bud

[@Rainbowhawk1993]

11:14 This story is just heartwarming.

[@andyroberts310]

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

[@Sweetroll_Wolfie]

For sure!

[@nochancecze]

sweet Liberty, my feelings

[@Gamology]

I've got my eyes sweating until now

[@manubishe]

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

[@Faded.Visuals]

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

[@themagicman6078]

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

[@jefferydraper4019]

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

[@AdeptusCaeiusIII]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@kleeklee4572]

This dudes having way too much fun. Love ya Casper! Hope to see you as our super earth president.

[@MakintheMeats]

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

[@Fantasmaa9]

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

[@navybr0wnie]

My man’s lookin like he’s reliving a war story on the starship scenes

[@MultiMarvelGeek]

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

[@escoto1984]

i been playing games for many many years maybe 35 years , and with people all over the world ever since we were able to , this is the firs time everyone is nice and actually feels like a non toxic community , thank you helldivers @ and all the team that created this master piece .

[@aidenarkham]

Yeah the divers are awesome 😎👍

[@cosplayshop]

That's because instead of being like other online game, you need to work together and reach the common goal, that's get into the back of that drop ship. It's pointless to be toxic in this game, because you are not just hurting your teammate, you are hurting yourself too.