Summary. Sylvester Stallone left the Expendables franchise due to creative differences and disagreements about the direction and screenplay of the movie. Despite initially quitting, Stallone returned to the cast of Expendables 4 in 2018, but only in a smaller role and did not write the screenplay.

Why did Stallone leave Expendables 4?

The publication reported that his exit was over creative differences on "a new director, on the script, and on certain qualitative elements of the film."

What happened to Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables?

Stallone explained that while shooting a fight scene with his co-star Steve Austin, he was body-slammed into a stone wall. The impact dislocated his shoulders and fractured his neck.

Do Statham and Stallone get along?

Stallone and Statham are pals in real life and have collaborated many times over the years. They've co-starred in all The Expendables movies together, and despite featuring a sprawling ensemble, Stallone's Barney and Statham's Christmas are the undisputed main characters.

Who is not returning for Expendables 4?

Who is not returning for Expendables 4? Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, and Glenn Powell are notably absent as members of the Expendables team in the latest installment, despite hints in the previous movie that they might return.

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Why is Ronda Rousey not in Expendables 4?

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Her focus on her pro-wrestling career and apparent lack of interest in movie roles could account for Rousey's absence from The Expendables 4. Not only that, but The Expendables 4's cast doesn't include any of the third movie's new characters.

Why did Richard Gere and Sylvester Stallone fight?

Stallone remembered the brawl: "One day, during an improv, he grabbed me - we were simulating a fight scene - and got a little carried away." But the Rocky star was really sent into a rage during another interaction over a piece of chicken. Stallone recalled their battle was all over some dirty jeans.

Are Jackie Chan and Sylvester Stallone friends?

By all accounts, Sylvester Stallone and Jackie Chan are still good friends and are eager to work together. Stallone posted on Instagram in 2017 when he was attached to Hidden Strike, praising Chan as "...

Are Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone still friends?

Sylvester Stallone has reportedly not spoken to Bruce Willis since his retirement due to aphasia. Actors Sylvester Stallone and Bruce Willis have enjoyed a friendship on the big screen and off the set for many years, but it appears that the two movie stars are no longer speaking to one another.

Who was left out of The Expendables?

Notable actors like Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Terry Crews, Jet Li, and Arnold Schwarzenegger have departed from the franchise, while new actors like Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Andy Garcia join the ensemble for the fourth installment.

Who's in Expendables 5?

Why did Mickey Rourke leave Expendables?

Rourke has left the project because he wasn't offered enough money to make it. We're officially crushed. It's a MASSIVE shame, Rourke was by far the best thing in Expendables - his speech about his time in Bosnia involved such great acting it felt weirdly out of place.

Is Expendables 4 a flop?

It's no secret that The Expendables 4 flopped at the box office. After a dismal $8.3 million opening weekend, The Expendables sequel failed to make up lost ground, ending its box office run with a paltry $37.9 million worldwide.

Will Bruce Willis be in The Expendables 4?

A lot of previous stars aren't back for number four including Terry Crews and Arnold Schwarzenegger who had starred in all previous films. Bruce Willis, Jean Claude Van Damme, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Wesley Snipes and Antonio Banderas are some of the other names not returning.

Did Carl Weathers and Stallone get along?

Stallone previously paid tribute to their decades-long friendship following news of his death. “Today is an incredibly sad day for me. I'm so torn up, I can't even tell you. I'm just trying to hold it in because Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success — everything about it.

Are Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren still friends?

They're still close to this day and even reunited in Creed II outside the confines of The Expendables franchise, so at least the Rocky and Rambo icon made a point of calming down the situation before they started trading fists for real again.

Did Sylvester Stallone have kids with?

The legendary Rocky and Rambo actor has five kids: sons Sage and Seargeoh from his first marriage with actress Sasha Czack, and daughters Sophia, Sistine and Scarlet from his marriage to former model Jennifer Flavin. "I make a much better father and husband now than I could have earlier ...

Were Muhammad Ali and Sylvester Stallone friends?

Muhammad Ali and Sylvester Stallone always had a good relationship with each other. Both were connected with the world of boxing in their own ways. Muhammad Ali is a legend, no one can skip him when talking about the greatest boxers.

Why did Sylvester Stallone lose rights to Rocky?

While it is unclear if Winkler inhibited Stallone's ownership in any way throughout the franchise's history, Stallone evidently blames Winkler — and other producers — for financially taking advantage of artists and profiting from their work.

What movie did Sylvester Stallone turn down?

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Stallone was ultimately turned down for the role, for being "too Italian".

What movie did Arnold Schwarzenegger convince Sylvester Stallone to do?

During Fox's April 23 special TMZ Presents: Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons, the former California governor, 76, revealed to Sylvester Stallone that he covertly convinced the Rocky actor to star in a movie that he knew would be a flop. The movie in question? The 1992 comedic action film Stop!

Why did Arnold Schwarzenegger leave Expendables?

His reasoning for not wanting to come back is tied to the growing workload that the franchise asked of him. He stated that he only did the first Expendables as "a favor to Sly" and shot his scene in one day. With the sequels adding him in even more, Arnie wanted to avoid the same happening in Expendables 4.

Why was Bruce Willis dropped from Expendables 3?

Reportedly (via The Hollywood Reporter) Willis was due to make 3 million dollars in a four-day shoot in Bulgaria, but he demanded an extra million for his troubles. Sylvester Stallone, at the helm of the project that had a 100 million dollar budget, refused to budge and Willis was replaced by Ford within 72 hours.