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| The Expendables 2 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sylvester Stallone |
| Screenplay by | Sylvester Stallone |
| Starring | |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release date | TBA
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| Language | English |
The Expendables 2 is the title planned for an American ensemble action film, yet to be produced as of January 2011, under the development of Sylvester Stallone and Avi Lerner.[1] The film will be a sequel to the 2010 film The Expendables, which paid tribute to the blockbuster action films of the 1980s and early 1990s. Stallone intends for the film to be "a love letter to martial arts". It is scheduled for release in 2012.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Development
[edit]Prior to the release of The Expendables, Stallone stated, "I have an idea ready to go" and "I'm going to try to do something that's quite radical".[4] In an interview on August 15, 2010, he said that he does not have a new script yet, but "It's plotted out in my mind's eye."[5] Stallone announced that after having dinner with Bruce Willis, he was courting the actor to take on a larger role in the sequel, possibly as a "super villain."[6] In a recent Total Film article, Willis is quoted as saying that "Even Stone Cold Steve Austin who took two bullets in the last film, he's coming back, too." Willis continued, "I talked to Sly and he's going for all the marbles this time, and he's going to get everybody in this time."[7] Willis presumably misspoke and mentioned Austin instead of Dolph Lundgren, whose character was the one that actually survived being shot in the chest.[citation needed]
Sources said that Stallone had been talking with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Carl Weathers, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson,[8] Charlie Sheen,[9] Chuck Norris, Lorenzo Lamas, Jeff Speakman, Olivier Gruner,[10] and Ryan Seacrest[11][12] about the sequel, which he intends to be "a love letter to martial arts".[10]
Since his term as governor of California has ended, much speculation has appeared on the internet over Arnold Schwarzenegger's involvement with the sequel. Stallone has mentioned his hope to get Schwarzenegger back for a "key role" in the sequel: "If this works, I would love to get him in the next one."[13]
Sheldon Lettich recently said that Jean-Claude Van Damme would likely appear in the film. Lettich also believes that Steven Seagal would decline an appearance if asked, as Avi Lerner will reportedly return to produce. Many articles quoting Lettich incorrectly or deliberately combined two separate sentences so it would appear that Van Damme did not want Seagal involved in the film.[1]
Planned cast
[edit]Bruce Willis has revealed Stallone's intention for the cast of the first film to return.[7] Stallone has also talked to several other actors about portraying new characters in the film, including Jean-Claude Van Damme, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, Carl Weathers, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson,[8] Charlie Sheen,[9] Chuck Norris, Lorenzo Lamas, Jeff Speakman, Olivier Gruner,[10] and Ryan Seacrest.[11] Stallone reportedly wants Sheen to play a CIA agent chasing Willis' crime lord character,[9] while Norris' role will be in a cameo like Schwarzenegger's in the first film.[10] Although many believed the casting information about Seacrest to be a joke, Seacrest later confirmed that he was asked to play a "computer geek".[12] Lundgren has expressed a desire for Van Damme to portray a villain whose neck he breaks.
| Confirmed stars | Probable stars | Possible stars |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Stallone | Jason Statham Terry Crews | Dwayne Johnson Marc Dacascos[14] |
| Bruce Willis[15] | Jean-Claude Van Damme | Christopher Lambert[14] |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | Chuck Norris | |
| Dolph Lundgren | Olivier Gruner |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Tyler, Josh (2011-01-19). "Jean-Claude Van Damme Leaning Towards Doing Expendables 2, Seagal On The Outs". CinemaBlend.com. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ Dawson, Dudley (2010-12-06). "The Expendables 2 (2012)". Retrieved 2011-02-12.
- ^ "Aging Hollywood He-Men". MSN. 2011-02-19. Retrieved 2011-02-19.
- ^ Reynolds, Simon (2010-08-11). "Stallone promises "radical" 'Expendables 2'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
- ^ DiOrio, Carl (August 15, 2010). "Sylvester Stallone Talks "Expendables" Sequel". ABC News. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
- ^ Barr, Jason (August 29, 2010). "Sylvester Stallone Wants Bruce Willis to Play a "Super Villain" in THE EXPENDABLES Sequel".
- ^ a b Winning, Josh (October 4, 2010). "Bruce Willis talks Expendables 2". Total Film. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
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{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) Cite error: The named reference "cast1" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page). - ^ a b c (2010-11-02). Charlie Sheen For 'The Expendables 2'? Starpulse.com. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
- ^ a b c d (2010-09-24). Are Chuck Norris and Lorenzo Lamas Set For The Expendables 2? 411mania.com. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
- ^ a b Brew, Simon (2010-09-21). "Sylvester Stallone rules out Expendables 2 recruits". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ a b "Jean-Claude Van Damme Wants In On The Expendables 2". ScreenRant.
- ^ "Caffeinated" Clint (2010-08-12). "Schwarzenegger back for Expendables 2". Moviehole. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
- ^ a b 10 possible stars of «The Expendables 2»
- ^ Bruce Willis Confirmed for The Expendables 2