Jean-Claude Van Damme has an idea on how he can return for The Expendables 4

By Jesse Giroux

Posted 12 years ago

Last Updated on August 2, 2021

When we last saw Jean-Claude Van Damme's Jean Vilain at the end of THE EXPENDABLES 2, he was in no shape to return for the upcoming THE EXPENDABLES 3. However, Van Damme has an idea on how he can come back for THE EXPENDABLES 4, if it gets made. The actor commented about him possibly returning to Expendables Premiere recently, and also says he really enjoyed working with Sylvester Stallone and the rest of the muscular actors.

"I had a great time shooting The Expendables 2 with Mr. Stallone and other big action stars. Mr. Stallone is an inventive man. He may even create a stronger character than Claude Vilain, the twin brother of Jean Vilain. Some fans ask me if the next Vilain –if there’s next– is going to be a good or a bad guy. I would leave it to Mr. Stallone to decide, as I trust his way of imagination."
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We have no idea if Sylvester Stallone even wants to make another EXPENDABLES flick, but if THE EXPENDABLES 3 does well in theaters, I don't think anyone will be surprised when a fourth movie is announced. Van Damme previously played twins/duplicates in DOUBLE IMPACT, MAXIMUM RISK and REPLICANT, and I think it would be kind of fun for him to return as a "good" Vilain. However, there are also a bunch of other action stars I'd love to see in another EXPENDABLES movie.

But like I said, we don't know if there is going to be a fourth film, and maybe Sylvester Stallone will say, "Thanks, but no thanks," to Claude Vilain. Are you interested in THE EXPENDABLES 4, and if so, what are your thoughts on Jean-Claude Van Damme possibly coming back?

THE EXPENDABLES 3 starring Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harrison Ford, Kelsey Grammer, Jet Li, Antonio Banderas, Dolph Lundgren, Wesley Snipes, Terry Crews and Randy Couture will explode into theaters on August 15th, 2014.

Source: Expendables Premiere

Tags: Action, Antonio Banderas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dave Callaham, Dolph Lundgren, Harrison Ford, Jackie Chan, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jet Li, Kellan Lutz, Kelsey Grammer, Mel Gibson, Patrick Hughes, Randy Couture, Robert Davi, Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, The Expendables 3, Wesley Snipes

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