Kurt Russell, 50 Cent say no thanks to ‘Expendables’

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News | Film News | by Mark Pollard

Kurt Russell

Rapper 50 Cent has been dropped from the cast of THE EXPENDABLES after rejecting an offer by writer, director and star Sylvester Stallone. The ROCKY star had similarly bad luck with Kurt Russell who also declined a role.

According to a message from Stallone to fan site StalloneZone, Russell, star of cult favorite BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, wasn’t in the team spirit despite the fact that Stallone was listening to fan community calls for him to re-team with his TANGO AND CASH co-star.

“I know that many people on the site have asked for Kurt Russell,” said Stallone. “I asked for him too. Actually, I was taken aback when asked to put the request in a letter and send it to his agent. Subsequently, I was called back by the agent several days later after refusing to send a letter and he said Kurt Russell is not interested in ‘ensemble acting’ at this time. So, People, I came, I saw, I failed.”

50 Cent

As for 50 Cent, he had originally been picked to replace Forest Whitaker as a mercenary alongside co-stars Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, and Jason Statham.

Internet gossip initially suggested that Stallone had dropped 50 Cent after news of his involvement had upset fans and film bloggers but in a statement issued to MTV, a spokesman for the rapper set the record straight.

“50 Cent was offered the role of Hale Caesar in THE EXPENDABLES, however as he is currently in the process of completing his forthcoming album ‘Before I Self Destruct’ with Dr. Dre and Eminem, he was unfortunately not able to commit to the project.”

Replacing 50 Cent is actor Terry Crews (BALLS OF FURY).

THE EXPENDABLES concerns a team of mercenaries sent to oust a South American dictator. The film is scheduled for release in 2010.

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  • sowutifmahsnsux
    dont care about 50, but Kurt Russell would've been a great addition
  • Damn It
    Wish List:
    Jackie Chan,
    Chuck Norris,
    Van Damme,
    Seagal,
    Michael Jai White,
    Wesley Snipes,
    Chow Yun Fat

    Plus a scene with Stallone and Schwarzenegger back-to-back shooting down bad guys ala The Killer.
  • DragonSword
    thats ok, the movie will be better without them. Thanks for posting though.
  • Jazz Man
    It sucks that Kurt Russell won't be on board. But I can live with that. But I want Jackie Chan to join on to this project. We should get a fan community of signatures to get Stallone to consider Jackie Chan
  • thehangman
    50 cent is a meathead anyway.Maybe he should try get Jackie chan for a cameo roll in the movie
  • nisa
    NOOO!!! Without Kurt Russel the movie will not be complete. I'm sadden.. T~T
  • Fazeo
    I am disappointed Kurt Russell doesn't want to be in the film, the whole not interested in "ensemble" acting thing is bizarre. This is one of the more anticipated non-sequel films out there with an amazing cast and Stallone at the helm, you'd think Kurt would jump at the opportunity. I don't get it.

    Terry Crews is a far better choice than 50 Cent.
  • Daniel Zelter
    I liked Fiddy in that "sequel" to Soul Plane featured on the Boondocks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TvqYNfhXpI So I think he'd work in Expendables.
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