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Hollywood megastar Sylvester Stallone has defined the genre of action. He started as an actor at a time when the American film industry’s action scene was quite different. With movies like 1976’sRockyand 2008’sRambo,Stallone emerged as the ideal action star. Even though he faced stiff competition from only one other star, bodybuilder turned-actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, with time other notable stars have surfaced.
The Expendablesfranchise showcased an ensemble cast of action stars, starring Stallone along with Jason Statham and Dolph Lundgren, among others. Notably, the flambeau of the action genre was carried on by Statham in the 2000s. At 77, Sly is set to star in a sequel of one of his iconic movies,Cliffhanger.However, if thinking of another best choice who could replace him in the film, there’s one name that pops up.
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Jason Statham could take the lead
With too many action hits under his belt,Jason Stathamis the ideal replacement Hollywood can make with Sly in this era. The 56-year-old star has starred in movies likeDeath Race, The Mechanic, Transporter, and Meg,amid several other notable films. Moreover, his versatility in the action-thriller genre is mind-blowing.
Statham has already worked alongside Sly inThe Expendablesfranchise. Hence, learning from the best, it is likely that even Sly would not mind his sequel being taken on by the English actor. However, Statham witnessed one of the biggest flops of his career in 2023 and the film franchise as well withExpen4bles,the fourth sequel of the film series. News ofCliffhanger 2has got the discussions going on the new plotline of the iconic 1993 movie.
According toCollider,Sylvester Stallonewas already announced to star in his follow-up filmCliffhanger 2.Previously directed by Renny Harlin, the reins to the sequel will be handled by Greenland director Ric Roman Waugh. However, rumors erupted if the film would be a reboot or a sequel. Thus, Waugh has made it explicit that he doesn’t do remakes.Cliffhanger 2will undoubtedly be a sequel, and Stallone’s involvement is pretty self-explaining.
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Jason Statham’s upcoming banger
While there’s little hope that fans might see the torchbearer of the action genre in Sly’sCliffhangersequel, Statham is set to star inThe Beekeeper.Expected to release in 2024, the action thriller unfolds around Statham’s Mr. Clay, on a mission of vengeance after being associated with a secret organization called Beekeepers.
The R-rated movie showcases elements typical of a Statham movie, brutal violence, gritty visuals, and strong language, to name a few. The official trailer ofThe Beekeeperdropped on October 4 and is already gaining popularity among action lovers. As perIMDb, with a scheduled release date of 12 January next year, the David Ayer-led film will also feature Josh Hutcherson, Amber Sienna, Taylor James, and Jeremy Irons.
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Tiyasa Biswas is a Content Writer at FandomWire. With more than a year of expertise in content spanning over multiple fields: entertainment, sports and features, Tiyasa seeks to bring her flair to the world of fandom. Her journalistic works have garnered significant viewership, with her articles gauging a worldwide audience.
