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Dolph Lundgren on Universal Soldier 3
It seems back when we heard Universal Soldier 3 was being considered and that VanDamme would be reprising his role, we were told that the studio saw “no value” in bringing Dolph Lundgren’s character back too.
Well Lundgren himself had something to say about that.
“Absolutely untrue,” Lundgren insisted, clearing the air with a surprise call to MTV News HQ. “I’ve met with the producers many times, and I AM the one resisting. I want it to be a good picture, and I’m working with the producers on the materials and trying to work it out. The truth is it’s still a script and I think it needs some work.”One of the main sticking points, Lundgren said, was the size of the roles offered to both of the main actors from the original 1992 film which, according to JCVD, amounted to about “10 days of work.” Basically glorified cameos, Lundgren said.
“Neither me nor Jean-Claude were carrying the picture and I didn’t agree with that,” Lundgren told us. “I think we have to be in the film more to give the audience what they want.
Well said Drago!!
I like that even in days when Lundgren isn’t exactly lining up the big gigs he still has his integrity. He keeps busy, but he doesn’t want to be in this if its just a cameo that diminishes his character. If he is going to return, he wants it to be worthwhile – FOR THE FANS!
I can respect that. I worry that VanDamme is taking the gig because its a paycheque, but at least he won’t have to share the glorified cameo with JCVD. To have the two of them together in this movie and then have it be such a small part? Why tease us.
If you are going to do a third Universal Soldier, make it worth my time to pick it up! Gimmee a Dolph and Jean-Claude film worth of the franchise or leave them out altogether!
Van Damme has to do the movie nomater how the movie turns out. He got a contract for a third movie. I really hope they try to make this a good movie and not just another bad dtv sequel.
Is there some reason why they can’t team up for an unrelated film?
I didn’t see the first Universal Soldier as “a glorified cameo” for each; whose picture was it, then? Ally Walker’s?
What’s that former ‘Profiler’ actress up to these days? Sippin’ martinis?
Considering what the two sequels turned out to be, I’m not sure what this movie would turn out like. If the producers go 90’s retro then I’m up for it, the original movie is a prime example of what constitutes a good action movie that seems to be missing alot from todays films. Simple camera work, a plot that’s not completely ludacris but at the same time only provides a ENVIORNMENT for the actual action scenes, low on dialog (good way to cut out bad dialog and keep the movie going)
This promo poster will make you cry:
http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr95/marlonmeiers/unisol.jpg
@Trent, it only made me cry because it is a sad fake fan poster.
Oh great….the two shitiest b rate actors of all time team up for another super shit fest. Give me a break. Who the hell wants to watch either one of these guys act, let alone two boneheads complimenting one anothers piss poor acting skills. In this one they should both kill each other….for real.
Dolph Lundgren= piece of shit