“Sure Formula of Career Failure”: 11 years ago, Stalone had grief against the star of this action movie … Since then, many things have changed

In 2014, before Bruce Willis participated in the first two explosive films of Expendables Saga, he was not called the Third Opus. The choice that was surprised at the time, especially after the actor formed an emblem duo with Sylvester Stallone. However, beyond the scenes, it will show more personal… and financial disagreement.

Unlike the famous rivals between Stalone and Schwarzenegger in the 80s and 90s, the relationships between Stalone and Willis seemed sincere. But while preparing Expendables 3The dispute is over.

Initially, Willis was planned to replicate his role for a few days of filming for $ 3 million. Problem: It required an additional fee for one million. What Stallone obviously couldn’t sit well.

Solve public scores

The tension quickly became public. In August 2013, Sylvester Stallone Publishes an inflammatory message on X (former Twitter): ”Greedy and lazy… a sure formula for career failure.”

Without its naming, he was clearly directed Bruce Willis. The message was followed by another, more clear Twit: “Willis… Harrison Ford !!! Excellent news!”

In a few words, Stallone officially made a scaffold Bruce Willis Casting and Team Harrison Ford arrival.

Reputation whose management is difficult to manage

This story has just reinforced the already controversial picture Bruce Willis In Hollywood. Kevin Smith, who applied to the actor in advanced police officers, did not reduce the words and call it “Great C … and a nightmare for a director“For his part, Woody Allen released him in 2015 by filming the public for” inappropriate behavior “and the bad memory of his lines – he was replaced by Steve Karell.

The twist of fate: a more expensive replacement

Ironically, replacement Bruce Willis By Harrison Ford It was not more economical. Reportedly, Ford received about $ 6.9 million because of its share, which demanded $ 4 million. And despite this prestigious casting, Expendables 3 It didn’t really shine in the box office: with $ 214 million, it remained the least profitable part of Sagi until years later released even more bitter failure.

Remote unions

Despite this tense period, two former friends have completed a hatchet burial. After the announcement of the diagnosis of aphasia Bruce Willis In 2022 – a neurodegenerative disease that affects speech – Sylvester Stallone The head was compassionate.

He shared a photo of several souvenirs on Instagram, accompanied by this touch: “We’ve been to know each other for a long time, I wish you the best for you and your wonderful family”

In an interview with Hollywood reporter after that year, Stalon also spoke with emotion about his former partner’s health.

”Bruce goes away, really in a difficult time. He smiled. It kills me, it’s very sad.”

Between Bruce Willis Sister Sylvester StalloneIn the end, it is a long common history, beyond the quarrel. Before ExpensesTwo stars even started a network of Hollywood restaurants on the planet in the 90’s, along with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Their participation dates well before cinematic cooperation and their disagreement, forgotten over time.

Expendables film series is available on VOD.