Movie: The Expendables

Look at that line up. That is just an outstanding recipe for a freaking, crazy awesome action movie. It's bringing all of the great old actions stars together with the new generation of action heroes; a fantastic changing of the guard if you will. The film is written and directed by Sylvester Stallone, who, by the way, has a history for great success with projects in which he is deeply involved in the creative development.

There was some interesting stuff with the casting. Jean-Claude Van Damme was offered a part (who really does belong in the group) but turned it down because the character lacked substance. Steven Seagal was also offered a part (who really does not belong in the group) but turned it down due to poor history with producer Avi Lerner. There was a part developed for Wesly Snipes. He couldn't do it so they offered it to Forest Whitaker, which makes no sense. Snipes to Whitaker that's a pretty weird switch. Whitake eventually couldn't due it so they offered it to 50 Cent. Finally though they filled the character with Terry Crews.