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The Expendables 3
Directed byPatrick Hughes
Written bySylvester Stallone
Produced byAvi Lerner
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • August 15, 2014 (2014-08-15)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Expendables 3 is an upcoming American ensemble action film directed by Patrick Hughes[1], written by Sylvester Stallone and based on the characters by David Callaham. It is a sequel to The Expendables 2 and the third installment in The Expendables film series.

Cast

Development

In March 2012 Couture said a third installment of The Expendables might begin production in late 2012, after the release of The Expendables 2.[5] In April 2012, Steven Seagal said he was offered a role in a third film.[6] In August 2012, producer Avi Lerner confirmed that Nicolas Cage had been signed for the (potential) sequel. He also said that the producers intended to bring back the series' stars (attempting to have Rourke reprise his role), had approached Clint Eastwood about a role, and had plans to pursue Harrison Ford and approach Wesley Snipes after his release from prison.[7] Stallone said, "We are thinking about different concepts—the third one is the hardest. The second is the natural progression. The third, that’s when the air gets rare. We’re thinking ambitiously about it...You now have to give audiences something they don’t expect at all—maybe even going into a different genre."[8]Also in August, however, Norris said he may return for a sequel.[9] On August 13, 2012, Van Damme indicated that Stallone will include him in The Expendables 3 as Claude Vilain, brother of Jean Vilain.[10] On October 31, 2012, it was confirmed that Nu Image and Millennium Films were in the process of pre-selling international distribution rights for The Expendables 3.[11] On December 19, 2012, it was reported that Jackie Chan had agreed to join the sequel on the condition that he would have more than a minor role.[12] In March 2013, Stallone confirmed he was writing a script for the sequel, and that he intended for the film to be more humorous with moments of drama. Stallone also said that Seagal would not be in the film, and that he wanted to cast more young actors in their mid-20's.[13] In April 2013, Stallone announced that Patrick Hughes would direct the sequel.[14] In May 2013, Chan, Snipes, Cage, and Milla Jovovich were announced to be in advanced negotiations to join the film. Filming is scheduled to begin in August 2013.[15] In June 2013, Lionsgate announced that the film would be released on August 15, 2014.[16] Stallone announced via Twitter that Harrison Ford had joined the cast while Bruce Willis would be exiting.[17]

References

  1. ^ http://www.slashfilm.com/the-expendables-3-will-be-directed-by-patrick-hughes/
  2. ^ a b c d e "Harrison Ford to replace Bruce Willis in Expendables 3". bbc.co.uk/news. BBC News. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  3. ^ https://twitter.com/TheSlyStallone/status/334879219328880640
  4. ^ a b c McNary, Dave (August 6, 2013). "Expendables 3′: Harrison Ford in for Bruce Willis". Vareity. Retrieved August 7, 2013.
  5. ^ Orange, B. Alan (March 23, 2012). "The Expendables 3 to Start Filming This Fall". Movie Web. Archived from the original on November 16, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Outlaw, Kofi (April 5, 2012). "Steven Seagal Offered 'Expendables 3′ Role". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 16, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Ashurst, Sam (August 13, 2012). "Clint Eastwood in talks for Expendables 3". Total Film. Future Publishing. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Niall, Browne (August 14, 2012). "Will 'The Expendables 3′ Go Sci-Fi & Who Will Sign Up?". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 14, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Currie, Matt (August 23, 2012). "Chuck Norris Says He's Done with The Expendables Franchise". Collider. Archived from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Currie, Matt (August 13, 2012). "Van Damme talks Expendables 3". MSN. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ Goldberg, Matt (October 31, 2012). "AFM 2012: The Expendables 3 Confirmed; The Mechanic 2 Announced". Collider. Archived from the original on October 31, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Tsui, Clarence (December 18, 2012). "Jackie Chan Joins 'Expendables 3,' Eyes New Project With Chris Tucker". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 19, 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ Trumbore, Dave (March 12, 2013). "Sylvester Stallone Wants More Humor for Expendables 3, Hopes to Add Jackie Chan and Promises "Young Blood"". Collider. Retrieved March 13, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Fleming, Mike (April 23, 2013). "Sly Stallone Chooses Patrick Hughes To Helm 'Expendables 3′". Deadline. PMC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2013. Retrieved April 23, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Lieberman, David (May 31, 2013). "'Expendables 3′ Woos Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes, Nic Cage & Milla Jovovich As Lionsgate CEO Talks Up Plans". Deadline.com. PMC. Archived from the original on May 31, 2013. Retrieved May 31, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ "'Expendables 3′ Gets August 2014 Release Date". Deadline. PMC. June 3, 2013. Archived from the original on June 3, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/harrison-ford-expendables-3/
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