G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983)

S1E29 Lights! Camera! Cobra!

A movie producer decides he wants genuine G.I. Joes to take the lead roles in his film about them, feeling that traditional actors just don't capture the authenticity he seeks. Frustrated with the lack of realism in performances, he sets out on a quest to find the actual soldiers who embody the spirit of these iconic characters, believing they will bring the story to life in a way that no one else can.