Though Sylvester Stallone’s THE EXPENDABLES proved relatively underwhelming, as far as casting goes, it was an action fan’s wet dream. And if rumours are to be believed, the upcoming sequel is set to follow suit. According to Novinite (couretsy of Collider), who interviewed Bulgarian film company Nu Boyana head honcho David Varod, some big action stars have been attached to the Bulgarian shoot of THE EXPENDABLES 2. Varod apparently mentioned returning cast members Sly Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. But the big news is that he also dropped the names John Travolta, Chuck Norris, and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Ouch. That’s a whole lotta man.
At this stage, of course, any whisperings of casting deatails are little more than rumours. However, if this is the genuine line-up, action die-hards can look forward to a rip-roaring treat. Let’s hope the extra star power can lend a little more punch than Sly’s original.
THE EXPENDABLES 2 will be directed by Simon West and is set for an August 2012 release.
