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Sylvester Stallone continued his long-time collaboration with Dolph Lundgren in theThe Expendablesfranchise and he is now one of the senior members of the elite action mongers. Stallone knows the prowess of Lundgren as he was immediately impressed by his appearance while casting the actor as Ivan Drago inRocky IV.
It was a breakthrough for the Swedish actor and the beginning of a long-time partnership with Stallone which led him to appear inThe ExpendablesandCreed IIdespite putting Stallone in the ICU with a single punch. Now the question remains, after appearing in the action franchise, will the Swedish actor appear in the potential fifth installment ofThe Expendables?
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Dolph Lundgren Will JoinThe Expendables 5Cast If…
While promoting his new action thrillerWanted Man, produced, co-written, acted, and directed byDolph Lundgrenhimself, the actor spoke to Screen Rant about his stance on the future ofThe Expendables.The fourth installment of the franchise was not hailed by critics and fans with the same warmth as the debut installment. Also,Sylvester Stallone’stenure as the leader in the film series is expected to end by passing the torch to the next in line,Jason Statham’sLee Christmas. Lundgren is open to joining the cast of the fifth installment of the franchise but under one condition.
“Yeah, if Sly’s in charge, I think he’s working on his version of another chapter with these guys. If he’s in charge, then yeah, I’m sure it would be fun to work on it,”Lundgren toldScreen Rant.
Stallone also directed the original movie in the franchise and was involved in the development and writing up until the third installment. Further, the screen time of the actor was remarkably minimal considering his previous films in the franchise. The action star already hinted that his involvement in the potential later movies would be slim to none as Statham is set to lead if the studio greenlights the future iterations of the characters. So, Lundgren may not appear in future movies in the franchise as Stallone nearly announced his retirement from the film series.
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Dolph Lundgren Almost Killed Sylvester Stallone, Still The Friendship Retained
Lundgren’s recent comments on the future of The Expendables and his potential appearances being one of the senior members of the ensemble cast were clear indications of his friendship with Stallone. Obviously, it would be hurtful for the star to imagine the roster without his legendary co-star who literally forged the franchise by being involved in the creatives. Still, it is almost sneering to justify the fact that Lundgren almost killed Stallone with just one punch while filmingRocky IV.
“Dolph Lundgren put me in the hospital for nine days. I knew I was in trouble when I showed up and nuns met you at the ICU,”Stallone once said (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
But Lundgren was not to blame as Stallone was the boss and got the hard punch while looking for realistic shots,“Just go out there and attempt to clock me,”he told Lundgren. Stallone learned his lesson,“I said, ‘Close. I did hit a bus, of sorts,’”he said of the moment that put him in the ICU for a while. Still, it strengthens the core of their friendship and it is retained.
Lundgren’sWanted Manwill hit the theaters on 03 June 2025.
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
