Steven Segal Offered Role In 'EXPENDABLES 3'

It looks like Expendables 3 could already be in development even though the second film hasn't even been released yet. Two separate statements from actors give the impression that Sly and studio are at least thinking about the third film. News comes from JoBlo that Steven Segal could be in Expendables 3 as an offer has been made. Segal's last big screen appearance was in Robert Rodriguez's Machete as that film's villain so anything is possible.

"He [Sylvester Stallone] plans to do another one and I have already been made an offer. We'll see ... "

There had been talk of Steven joining the first two films but it never worked out. Apparently there was issue with a business partner of Jean-Claude Van Damme which blocked Segal's chances of showing up in the second film. Either way it looks promising that the Steven could end up capping off the aging action hero trilogy. Randy Couture mentioned a few weeks back that they are planning a fall 2012 shoot for Expendables 3. However, neither the studio or Stallone have announced any plans for a third film. It begs the question has director Simon West or cast even resigned for another film?

Stallone Changes Expendables 2 Rating To Restricted

It looks like Sly Stallone is again caving to pressure from the online community to change the rating of Expendables 2. A few months back rumors of a PG-13 rating had been confirmed by Stallone which enraged the fans. Originally, the first film had been shot for PG-13 rating but later would get added digital blood and dubbed swearing. It looks like the second film will also be going in that direction as well as Sly confirms to StalloneZone (via SlashFilm) the sequel will indeed be rated R. . The film starring Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Liam Hemsworth, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Scott Atkins will be released on August 17th 2012.

Expendables 2 Wussing Out With PG-13 Rating?

ThePlaylist is reporting that Expendables 2 actor Chuck Norris stated in a translated interview that he was promised by producers the film will end up with a PG-13 rating. This really doesn't make sense considering the success of the first movie which was hard-R and sheer volume of well known/followed action stars attached to the sequel. Even if the budget was greater than the original the added star power assures it's international and domestic success. Playlist gives the impression this could be a marketing move to cash-in on some sort of Hunger Games bandwagon which sounds beyond ridiculous to me. Even if the DVD/BR ends up with an unrated version of the film.

Names like Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger don't seem like the type of actors that would get together for a PG-13 project. Millennium Films the production studio behind the film isn't in the business of making family friendly films. They're known for hardcore action films like The Mechanic, Rambo (2008), Drive Angry and Conan The Barbarian (2011). Also, I hate to bring up the fact Chuck Norris isn't in any position to be make rating demands of producers. My take is that they promised Norris that "his" scenes would be PG-13, so no graphic violence or swearing.

Expendables 2 Poster Confirms It's Going To Be Awesome

Scott Adkins Joins Expendables 2

Yet another rising action star has joined the adrenaline fueled Expendables 2. MovieHole reports that British up and coming martial artist Scott Adkins will play Jean-Claude Van Damme's henchman. Adkins and Van Damme have previously worked together on The Shepard, Assassin Games and the upcoming Universal Soldier: A New Dimension. Scott has appeared as a badass fighter in films like The Tournament, Unleashed (Danny The Dog) along with the body/stunt double for Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He's also reasonable for creating a beast of a character with Undisputed 2 & 3's Yuri Boyka. I really hope this role ends up helping out Scott breakout into mainstream Hollywood projects.

Currently the sequel's impressive cast includes Sly Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris and Liam Hemsworth (Hunger Games). It's set for an August 17th 2012 release date with it's production starting up very soon.

Stallone Confirms JCVD & Chuck Norris For Expendables 2

EW talked with Sly Stallone, who is about to start production on The Expendables 2. He confirmed previous rumors that Jean-Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris will have roles in the film. Sly also added that he'd love to see John Travolta, Nicolas Cage and Michael Biehn take roles if they're weren't too busy. I'd love to see Biehn join the cast considering his badass roles in films like Terminator, Aliens, Abyss, Tombstone, The Rock and Planet Terror.




It was recently announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis would be joining the film reprising their roles established in the first installment. They join returners Stallone, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture and Mickey Rourke. Simon West is handling directing duties this time around and I'm hoping Sly will also be actively involved with the creative sides of things.