It appears that Nicolas Cage has forgotten how to use the word “no.” The actor has signed on to a large number of projects as of late, including a reboot of the Evangelical Christian series Left Behind. He’s now adding another project to his slate, though this one is more in line with the fun Nic Cage of the 1990s. We learned back in August that producers were trying to rope in some high profile names for the invetiable action sequel The Expendables 3, and Cage was on said wish list. Now Sylvester Stallone has revealed a bit about the confirmed follow-up, stating that Cage is indeed onboard. Hit the jump to see what he had to say. [Update: A new report indicates that Cage is not actually signed on. Hit the jump for further explanation.]
Speaking with El Pais, Stallone confirmed Cage’s casting and reiterated his desire to nab a few more names for the sequel. Here’s his translated quote:
“We are preparing the film with the same passion and commitment as the previous two. We have confirmed Nicolas Cage, a master actor who gives a veneer intellectual group. Hopefully we can realize to Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes and Mickey Rourke. That is the great mission of the producer. We will continue with the same narrative scheme, the agility and the frenzy, which are inherent to the saga.”
I still think nabbing Ford is a longshot, but I suppose Snipes and Rourke could possibly sign on. We still don’t know who will be writing or directing the third entry, but resident stick in the mud Chuck Norris has already confirmed that he won’t be returning for another go-around.
Update: Deadline reports that Stallone has denied the confirmation of Cage for the third film. Apparently, these comments were made during Stallone’s European tour of the press junkets for Expendables 2 this past summer. The response came from a question of who he would like to see in a future installment, but again, he denies the confirmation of Cage.
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Bring back Jet Li with a bigger role. And cast Liam Neeson!
Omg that would be AMAZING.
That pissed me off about the last one. Jet Li got seriously sidelined. The guy is a force to be reckoned with when he’s at his best.
Needs more…
CARL WEATHERS.
JESSE VENTURA.
KURT RUSSEL.
JACKY CHAN.
BRIDGET NIELSON.
Then it would truly be authentic to what theyre trying for. I did like EX2 though.
Kurt has rejected roles twice already, through his agent saying he doesn’t have any desire t be part of those kind of group casts.
Hey, whered my comment go… AGAIN!? Come on collider please fix your messaging system!
Stallone does know that Snipes is in jail at the moment right?
So they’ll film it behind bars. What’s the big deal?
Snipes will be out by the time they start shooting, he’ll need work and money to pay his debt so we can expect Blade 4 too.
Cage was confirmed in August by Avi Lerner.
Pssssh come on. Carl Weathers, Burt Reynolds, where are these guys?
What they really need is better scripts! The last one was an improvement, but I don’t see any need to ever watch it again. Get Shane Black to write the next one…
I felt exactly the same, they’ve very throw-away.
they’re** even.
Nicolas Cage is multi-talented but I never knew he could give a veneer intellectual group.
Where is Tango & Cash 2?? Im I the only one…Kurt Russell is king, i miss him in movies.
Heard that. Snake Pliskin FTW.
Jeff Speakman
Can we get Shane Black to write it, plus make sure Mel Gibson’s in it, or else the troops are incomplete!!
It seems that these days Cage would be involved in anything that has a paycheck. He won’t hurt this thing but is he really needed? As some of you point out, where is Carl Weathers, Burt Reynolds etc?
LIAM NEESON people!
The movies needs muscles….cast Carl Weathers!
Steven Seagal should be included. Avi Lerner is an asshole.
Kurt has rejected roles twice already, through his agent saying he doesn\’t have any desire t be part of those kind of group casts.