The Expendables 3 wasted Wesley Snipes' comeback, but a future sequel could make him a more integral part of the action movie franchise.
The Expendables wasted Wesley Snipes' big comeback, but a future sequel could redeem this mistake. The Expendables was custom-built as a way to unite some of the biggest action movie stars in one film. 2014's third entry had a particularly stacked cast, as alongside returning players like Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Jet Li, it brought along Harrison Ford, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson and Snipes.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY A recurring issue with The Expendables movies is that they seek to recreate the biggest hits of its leading players, but without adding anything fresh of their own. The films have yet to produce an iconic character, action sequence or one-liner on par with the best of Arnie, Sly or Willis. Even when they nab names like Ford or Van Damme, there was a sense the movies don't really know what to do with them.
Snipes is a major focus of Expendables 3's first act, but once the main story kicks in, he is essentially pushed to one side. By the time the final battle arrives, Snipe may as well be a background extra, with Doc and most of the original cast being overlooked in favor of the "young Expendables," played by then up-and-comers like Ronda Rousey and Glen Powell.
The Expendables 5 Can Make Doc A Key Character The upcoming Expendables 4 is billed as a passing of the torch, with Stallone stepping back while Statham's Christmas becomes the new leader. If Stallone really is exiting the series as reports suggest, then Snipes could easily make a return as Doc for The Expendables 5. He is, after all, a founding member of the group and could take Barney's place as the grizzled leader.
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