Dolph on Expendables

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by: Dave Davis Apr. 20, 2009

WARNING: POTENTIAL SPOILERS!

When Sly Stallone's action flick THE EXPENDABLES first started coming together, his ROCKY IV opponent Dolph Lundgren was mentioned as part of the ensemble, but his name slowly slipped down the list as more meat was thrown on the pile.

But Dolph is apparently still very much involved. And while early rumors claimed he'd be pitting his martial mass against diminutive wu shu whirlwind Jet Li in the movie, it sounds like he's also having a rematch with Rocky after a quarter-century.

As Lundgren tells Wizard, his character is "a mercenary who's part of Sly's team. He's kind of a victim of the violence. He ends up getting fired by Stallone. Later in the picture, some other sinister character trying to get back at Sly and his and people hires me to take him out. Because I need the money, I do it. There's a showdown between me, him and Jet Li."

As for why Dolph didn't get a call for Rocky's recent resurgence in ROCKY BALBOA? "Not sure," he says. "Drago is probably still stuck in Siberia for losing that first fight."

Source: Wizard

Extra Tidbit: Lundgren speaks several languages and has a master's degree in chemical engineering. He also directs and stars in movies where he shoots and punches hundreds of people.

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KyussRks
11:46AM on 04/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yes!!!
I am so fucking stoked for this movie.
Sucks it isn't coming out for over a YEAR.
Hopefully the wait is well worth it.
I am so fucking stoked for this movie.
Sucks it isn't coming out for over a YEAR.
Hopefully the wait is well worth it.
 
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Scorchio
4:58AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dolph such a nice chap
I was on a beach with my family in Spain and my Mum told me to find my then 9 year old brother, I found him playing with a blonde kid and his Dad as I focused my drunken eyes I realised the kids Dad was Dolph fucking Lundgren so I chatted with him for a while and then he came and met my parents to ask if he could take my little brother to a fair in the town with his son, we said yes, we then sa...
I was on a beach with my family in Spain and my Mum told me to find my then 9 year old brother, I found him playing with a blonde kid and his Dad as I focused my drunken eyes I realised the kids Dad was Dolph fucking Lundgren so I chatted with him for a while and then he came and met my parents to ask if he could take my little brother to a fair in the town with his son, we said yes, we then sat down later that evening and had a huge chicken dinner with Dolph and his missus. He was an amazing guy, him snd my stepdad got on stupidly well.
 
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APzombie
1:06AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
"Because I need the money, I do it."

Is he talking about himself or his character?
"Because I need the money, I do it."

Is he talking about himself or his character?
 
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emjoi
12:59AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
As long as...
Dolph and Stallone exchange a few punches... it only needs to be for a few seconds... then I'll be happy.
Dolph and Stallone exchange a few punches... it only needs to be for a few seconds... then I'll be happy.
 
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IQuitMrWhite
12:19AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
haha awesome extra tidbit
haha awesome extra tidbit
 
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gameslave
12:08AM on 04/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
the tidbit is so true
its also worth noting that even though those credentials alone make him incredibly awesome, its even more awesome when you consider the fact that Lundgren actually turned down his acception to MIT!
He's also got a good record in fighting too.
its also worth noting that even though those credentials alone make him incredibly awesome, its even more awesome when you consider the fact that Lundgren actually turned down his acception to MIT!
He's also got a good record in fighting too.