‘The Expendables’ May Return With a Female-Led Spinoff
The Expendables franchise is set to expand with a female-led spinoff titled Expendabelles. This project was initially announced in 2012 but is now being revived with a new focus on women in action roles. The filmmakers aim to create a stylized, action-driven film that stands on its own while expanding the franchise's mythology.
- ▪The Expendables franchise is branching out with its first female-led spinoff.
- ▪The spinoff, titled Expendabelles, was originally announced in 2012 but is being revived now.
- ▪Producers are currently scouting for distribution, financing, and creative talent at Cannes.
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Add the Expendables to the list of franchises looking to make a comeback these days. Instead of a fifth installment, the franchise is branching out with its first spinoff—not just that, but it’ll be headlined by women. If you think back early into Expendables’ lifetime, you may remember this was announced in 2012. At the time, it was to be separate from the Sylvester Stallone-led main movies and trades were reported that it’d be headlined by female action stars like Milla Jovovich or Gina Carano.
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