Curtis is one of a handful of new names injecting new life into Sylvester Stallone's ensemble action franchise.Photo: Getty Images
TeeRoy's 2 Cents:
This should help inject some new life into the franchise.
At 46 years old, 50 Cent is still one of the youngest names in the cast. He's still 30 years younger than Sylvester Stallone and close to 10 years younger than Jason Statham.
There's something fun about seeing your favorite rappers on the big screen.
I like this casting. We know 50 is willing to do what it takes physically to get in shape for the role, and it's always fun to hear Curtis talk a little trash.
50 Cent is one of a handful of new names, including Megan Fox, Tony Jaa and Scott Waugh added to The Expendables 4. Fif shared the casting announcement to his Instagram with the caption, “Here we go! Still think I’m nothing? [Shrug emoji] Green light gang.”
Curtis was originally supposed to join the cast of the original Expendables movie a little more than a decade ago. He replaced Forest Whitaker but ended up dropping out to satisfy alum commitments to Dr. Dre and Eminem. At the time, an MTV News rep said, “50 Cent was offered the role of Hale Caesar in The Expendables.” That role wound up being played by Terry Crews. (The Hollywood Reporter)