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Jean-Claude Van Damme Grows Artistic Cred Balls? Turns Down Role In 'The Expendables'
:: The Playlist :: —
... The Belgian actor, in an interview with Total Film Magazine, let it be known that he was offered and turned down a role in the film despite the prospect of large amounts of money because he felt it lacked some little things like, you know, a legible script and plot. ...
Why Did Van Damme Turn Down a Role in Stallone’s The Expendables?
Film Junk —
... In a recent interview with Total Film, JCVD had this to say about his new “artistic requirements” for signing onto a project: ...
Why You Won’t Be Seeing Van Damme in Stallone’s “The Expendables”
/Film —
... had their ups and downs over the years, I always hoped that he would somehow make a comeback as a legitimate action star. JCVD showed that he still has some on-screen charisma left, though it still wasn’t enough to redeem his action credibility. I figured a project like Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming action extravaganza, The Expendables, would be perfect for him—but apparently Van Damme thinks otherwise.
In a recent interview with Total Film magazine, JC explains why he turned down a role in the ...
Why Jean Claude Van Damme Won't Be in The Expendables
FirstShowing.net —
... Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Mickey Rourke. It's essentially a who's who of cinematic badasses, give or take a few people, like Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jean Claude Van Damme (or even Chuck Norris). Arnold is no longer shooting films because he's the Governator, but we know that JCVD has been making a comeback, this year in particular. So why isn't he in this, too? Well guess what, JCVD was actually offered a role from Stallone, but he declined. Why, you ask? Thanks to Total Film, we know the real answer. ...
Van Damme Talks ‘The Expendables’
We Are Movie Geeks —
... be in. Either way, it’s kind of impressive to hear Van Damme would turn down a part in Stallone’s latest film due to there not being much of a character involved.
Of course, this doesn’t bode well for people looking forward to ‘The Expendables’. Evidently Jason Statham and Jet Li don’t have any qualms with a lack of character in the roles they choose.
‘The Expendables’ is set for release some time in 2010.
Source: Total Film
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Van Damme Turns Down Stallone, Cites Deficiencies in ‘Story’
Film School Rejects —
... You know the apocalypse must be on its way when Jean-Claude Van Damme turns down a part because he hasn’t been provided enough information about the story or the character. Yet that’s precisely the reason he tells Total Film he rejected Sylvester Stallone’s overtures and refused to join ...
Why Van Damme Turned Down Stallone’s ‘Expendables’
Screen Rant —
... though, I’m disappointing that Van Damme won’t be in the film, simply because it would’ve added another rung to what is shaping up to be a kick-ass action ladder.
But what’s your opinion? Do you think Van Damme should have accepted the role to be part of this awesome cast of fellow action stars or was he right for turning it down?
The Expendables is set to start shooting sometime next month.
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Schwarzenegger To Cameo In Stallone’s Expendables
Movie Moron —
... Forest Whitaker, former UFC Champion Randy “The Natural” Couture and Eric Roberts (replacing Ben Kingsley).
Arnie will only be shooting for one day, and will be playing himself. Presumably in politician mode.
The movie follows a group of “expendable” mercenaries (Stallone, Statham and Li) ordered to South America to overthrow a ruthless dictator.
Van Damme was offered a role too, but (stupidly) turned it down. Here’s what he told Total Film -
“Stallone gave me a part in his next movie. But I ask him about ...
