According to Movie News Guide, aside from Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham, who will be reprising their roles as Barney Ross and Lee Christmas, former 007 agent Pierce Brosman has also signed on to join the testosterone-packed action movie.

Hulk Hogan and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have also expressed openness to be part of the movie but Johnson, in an interview, has said that he would rather play a villain than part of Sly’s band of ragtag mercenaries.
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There are also talks that another WWE superstar “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is being tapped for a role in the franchise, reported Christian Post Entertainment. The wrestler has earlier appeared in the first movie as one of Eric Robert’s underlings but the character did not die and may return to the franchise should the writers decide to bring him back.

A report by KpopStarz also cited other cast rumors include boxing champion Manny Pacquiao as well as the return of Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Wesley Snipes, Ronda Rousey, Terry Crews, Jet Li, and Kellan Lutz.

“The Expendables” is reportedly looking to begin production this year to release the movie by 2017. As with previous films, it has earmarked a budget of $100 million for the ensemble action film.

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“The Expendables 4” was originally planned to be released this year, but it will instead be screened in 2017 because of the recent changes in cast members.

In the past, the movie franchise consistently released a new installment every two years, but it seems “The Expendables 4” will be an exception. The action film’s release date will be moved to 2017 to accommodate new cast members including wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, according to the Master Herald.

Sylvester Stallone, who produces, directs, and stars in “The Expendables 4,” confirmed Hulk Hogan’s participation in the upcoming movie. A few months ago, the wrestling legend himself also revealed that he was considering playing a villain in the fourth installment of the movie franchise, the report relays.

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