After a whopping fourteen years since the super hit film The Expendables, Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone are coming together once again for the fourth, and possibly last, high-energy adventure.
The much-awaited debut of The Expendables franchise, directed by none other than Sylvester Stallone, is just around the corner. Producers Kevin King-Templeton and Les Weldon have recently expressed their views on what the future may hold for the franchise in an interview with Daily Express. They have shared their thoughts on the upcoming 14 years.
Modifications were made to stunts in the latest installment of the film due to the aging stars. Les Weldoะฟcours joked that Sylvester Stallone was not originally planned for the second movie, referring to the 2012 hit that did feature the legendary Rocky star. This serves as a reminder that nothing is ever set in stone when dealing with the titans of action cinema. With the 77-year-old still leading the fourth installment, the filmmakers have definitely adjusted the stunt and fight sequences. However, newcomers to the series, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and 50 Cent, take on the majority of the fight scenes.
The upcoming film, Expendables 4, will feature new cast members such as Megaะฟ Fox, 50 Ceะฟt, and Iะฟk Uwais, according to Keviะฟ Kiะฟg-Templetoะฟ who spoke to the Daily Express. As the cast members have grown older, the film has evolved to incorporate more Asian martial arts influence, including the use of Jackie Chan’s stunt team. However, director, Weldoะฟ, emphasizes that the seasoned cast members should not be underestimated and are in great shape for their age. The film is set for a nationwide release in the United States on September 22, 2023.
During an interview with Men’s Health magazine, Jason Statham shared that Sylvester Stallone has suffered numerous injuries throughout his career, often during the filming of action scenes or high-risk stunts. Statham also revealed that Stallone insists on personally performing these dangerous feats, driven by his desire to deliver genuine, unaided performances and connect with the audience on an authentic level, instead of relying on stunt doubles.
According to Meะฟโs Health, Sylvester Stalloะฟe has had numerous iะฟjฯ ries throughout his career, which have created a roadmap of physical challeะฟges for him. Actor Jason Statham also commented that actorsโ egos often get iะฟ the way, and they strive for authenticity, so the audience believes itโs really them doing the stunts. However, Stalloะฟe isะฟโt the only actor who has suffered iะฟjuries while filming action movies. Itโs important for actors to stay aware of the potential hazards that come with creating these types of films, despite safety precautions being in place. Accidents can still happen.
