Kevin King-Templeton and Les Weldon collaborate again to add to The Expendables franchise with Expend4bles.
The Synopsis
A new generation of stars join the world’s top action stars for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in Expend4bles. Reuniting as the team of elite mercenaries, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Sylvester Stallone are joined for the first time by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, and Andy Garcia. Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world’s last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give “new blood” a whole new meaning.
For over twenty years the British born Kevin King-Templeton has held the title of producer for several films, including the 2016 Rocky Balboa, and the 2017 Rambo. King-Templeton is known for being involved in the action genre and working with icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Antonio Banderas, Bruce Willis among several others. Besides being involved in the entire Expendables franchise, some of his successful projects include Creed, Criminal with Kevin Costner and Gary Oldman, and Rambo: The Last Blood. His next project is Scarpa, the biopic of the grim reaper, Gregory Scarpa.
The Brazilian talent Les Weldon is a writer and producer that has branched in most of the genres. From fantasy, family films, sci fi to comedies and action/thrillers. Weldom has also worked with high caliber artists like Jean-Claude Van Damme, Morgan Freeman and John Cusack. Besides also being involved in the Expendables franchise he was also involved in The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Angel Has Fallen with Gerard Butler and Hellboy. Some of his upcoming projects is the horror film, The Piper out this November with the late Julian Sands and Hellboy: The Crooked Man next year.
They both gave their feedback of what they say is the secret of the success of the Expendable franchise and the old fashion action in it. As well as bringing in Andy Garcia and if they would consider a Latina kick ass for the future if they were to add to the franchise. Also the must asked question, what is their 50 Cent favorite song and much more!
Expend4bles will be in theaters September 22, 2023.
The fourth installment, Expend4bles keeps that classic action and explosions from the impossible missions, along with the “Sly” humor. A moment of shock comes in but is picked up again with its new mission. The film doesn’t have real substance, it’s pure entertainment, like said in my interview. The film is for that small group that still appreciates classic action and older generation action figures.
Source: LRMExclusive, Lionsgate