Cast This: Who Should Direct The Expendables 3?
Sep. 24, 2012
Last week, there was a stir created in the news that fans wanted John Woo to direct THE EXPENDABLES 3. Which got us thinking-- who would be a great director for the third?
When it came to directing a sequel to THE EXPENDABLES, production took a step up hiring Simon West. West may not have made some of the best films, but he did direct CON AIR. If you do something like CON AIR then you should get an automatic spot in the director's chair for an EXPENDABLES follow-up. When it came to pleasing the fans, it seems that West knew exactly what to do. By this logic and the fact that he's got more well-known action films under his belt, it's easy to see why Woo would be a good choice.
If the fans don't get Woo, then who is the next best choice? Or is there a better one? There was a good idea pitched by Markuskorpela in the strike backs who suggested that Paul Verhoeven take on the third installment. What about someone like Luc Besson? Clint Eastwood even jokingly mentioned that he would have to pass on starring, but maybe he would direct.
What does it take to direct something like THE EXPENDABLES? One might automatically think of this macheesmo action fodder as corny, however, if given to the right people, the stars end up looking like the true badasses they are.
So throw some ideas at us! Who should direct THE EXPENDABLES 3?
RESULTS FROM PREVIOUS 'CAST THIS': WONDER WOMAN (TV)?
1. Gina Carano 2. Lynn Collins 3. Odette Annable (formerly Yustman)
I sensed that you guys weren't as excited about Wonder Woman regardless of what medium the character showed up on. Gina Carano (no surprise) was the first choice, even if she wasn't a great actress, as indicated by some of those who voted for her. Between your second and third choices, Lynn Collins is the one I'd go with. Though I have to say, Jamie Alexander (THOR) was a terrific suggestion from one of the schmoes. She's got it all.
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Trey Parker
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Trey Parker
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John Woo would be great
Shane Black would be cool but honestly I don't really care if he's directing, would much rather just see him be a part of the writing of the script/dialog at least.
Paul Verehoven would be interesting but seriously, the guy hasn't directed an action movie in more than FIFTEEN years (Starship Troopers) so there's gotta be a serious amount of rust there. A sketchy choice,
Shane Black would be cool but honestly I don't really care if he's directing, would much rather just see him be a part of the writing of the script/dialog at least.
Paul Verehoven would be interesting but seriously, the guy hasn't directed an action movie in more than FIFTEEN years (Starship Troopers) so there's gotta be a serious amount of rust there. A sketchy choice, despite his credits prior.
Joe Carnahan would be a fantastic choice I think, he'd have to be my #3 after Woo and Bay. Smokin Aces sells him on this for me, but then there's also the amazing NARC and the solid A-Team on his resume to back him up action wise as well.
John McTiernan
The perfect person was...
But, obviously, that ain't happening so, I'd have to go with John McTiernan... who I was just told is in prison.
Third Place: Renny Harlin!
But, obviously, that ain't happening so, I'd have to go with John McTiernan... who I was just told is in prison.
Third Place: Renny Harlin!
For me this is an easy call
2. Richard Donner
3. Walter Hill
2. Richard Donner
3. Walter Hill
Joe Carnahan - I never thought he'd pull off the A-Team and make it enjoyable despite its flaws. He could definitely make the movie fun without parodying itself.
Corey Yuen - A chance for a Jet Li and Jason Statham reunion. He'd definitely make it hardcore but at the same time achieve the balance as in, not just violence for the sake of violence.
Joe Carnahan - I never thought he'd pull off the A-Team and make it enjoyable despite its flaws. He could definitely make the movie fun without parodying itself.
Corey Yuen - A chance for a Jet Li and Jason Statham reunion. He'd definitely make it hardcore but at the same time achieve the balance as in, not just violence for the sake of violence.
John Woo....
Simon West should return
Bekmambetov,Louis Leterrier,Michael Davis,Guy Ritchie
Bekmambetov,Louis Leterrier,Michael Davis,Guy Ritchie
How much fun would Robert Rodriguez or Edgar Wright have with this?
How much fun would Robert Rodriguez or Edgar Wright have with this?
Walter Hill
Also, Tony Scott would have made such a great Expendables movie, were he still alive. RIP.