The Expendables: Whitaker out, 50 Cent out, Crews in?

UPDATE: Harry Knowles over at AICN just reported another casting change in the role of Hale CAESAR, which once belonged to Forest Whitaker before 50 Cent took over. Movie Geeks will be pleased to know that 50 Cent is out and TERRY CREWS (The 6th Day) is now ‘Expendable’ as Hale Caesar.

Alright, this news is maybe a couple days old, but I felt compelled to share it anyway. Any movie geeks on the testosterone team out there ought to be aware of Sly Stallone’s newest project called ‘The Expendable’. If not, well… what’s up, man?

Of the various cool casting choices made for this movie, including Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Eric Roberts and even Randy Couture, the best actor to fill out this action-fest was Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker. That is, of course, until recently when he was forced to drop out due to a late start in production.

So, who did Stallone go to to fill in the gap? Laurence Fishburne, Cuba Gooding Jr, hell… even Wesley Snipes? Nope. Stallone made a not so “sly” movie in casting 50 Cent of all people! Huh? (my thoughts exactly) Here’s what Stallone had to say when asked to comment on this recent change of casting:

“The anger of the casting of 50 Cent is understandable, but not fair. A player is only as good as his coach. If a man can communicate in one medium, he can communicate in another if his strengths are brought out and he has the support of well-wishers.” — Sylvester Stallone

[source: GeekTyrant]