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Sylvester Stallone Welcomes Harrison Ford to ‘The Expendables 3,’ Slams Bruce Willis?

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Looks like Harrison Ford has franchise fever. In addition to recently revealing he’d be on board for another “Indiana Jones” movie, it appears the actor is also joining “The Expendables 3.”

“Expendables” head honcho Sylvester Stallone confirmed the coup on Twitter on Tuesday, announcing that series regular Bruce Willis would be leaving the franchise, with Ford stepping in.

WILLIS OUT… HARRISON FORD IN !!!! GREAT NEWS !!!!! Been waiting years for this!!!!

– Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) August 6, 2013

It seems Stallone and Willis may have parted on bad terms, with Stallone appearing to criticize the “Red 2” star in a subsequent Twitter blast.

GREEDY AND LAZY …… A SURE FORMULA FOR CAREER FAILURE

– Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) August 6, 2013

A little harsh, no?

While there’s no word on exactly what role Ford will play, it looks like he’ll be joining forces with Stallone and company, which includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mickey Rourke, Wesley Snipes, Dolph Lundgren, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Jason Statham. Stallone hinted last month that Mel Gibson could play a villain in the film, while Kellan Lutz is also rumored to be joining the cast.

Looks like “The Expendables 3” is shaping up to be as action-star-studded as possible. Expect more updates via Stallone’s Twitter account in the near future.

[via Twitter h/t Movies.com]

Gallery | Worst Action Movie Mistakes

‘Speed’ (1994)
As Keanu Reeves runs past the tarpaulin on the roof, you can see a cameraman, and the red light of his camera, filming the scene.
‘Batman Returns’ (1992)
Before Batman (Michael Keaton) pulls out a piece of rubble from the wall and comes to Selina’s (Michelle Pfeiffer) rescue, the outline of fake rubble is very visible. Talk about breaking the fourth wall. (Cue rimshot.)
‘Gladiator’ (2000)
During the scene where Maximus (Russell Crowe) throws the sword into the crowd and yells “are you not entertained?” the camera pans around. In the crowd, for a split second, you can see a cameraman in jeans and a shirt standing next to a camera.
‘Independence Day’ (1996)
During the “Soviet Special News” scene at the White House, a close-up of the TV reveals not just the reflection of the actors, but a camera and a crew member as well. He can be seen wearing a light-colored short-sleeve shirt and baseball cap.
‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ (1989)
When we see Indy (Harrison Ford) for the first time in the film as he fights aboard the Coronado ship, he is bleeding from the right side of his mouth. Throughout the remainder of the scene, however, he is bleeding from the left side of his mouth.
‘Pearl Harbor’ (2001)
Just after Rafe (Ben Affleck) pops himself in the nose with the champagne cork, there is a bit of blood running down his right cheek. It disappears when the camera cuts back to him. Movie magic!
‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ (1984)
A large pile of cash mysteriously appears on the table in the nightclub scene when Indy asks for the diamond. The glass nearby also refills itself. More movie magic!
‘Apocalypse Now’ (1979)
As the men walk past a straw shack on the shore, the Captain says, “What they were mopping up now hadn’t even happened yet an hour ago” and you can see the cameraman’s shadow on the backs of the soldiers.