No Dolph Lundgren For 'Universal Soldier 3'
In a recent interview with MTV, Jean Claude Van Damme confirmed the rumours regarding his involvement with a new 'Universal Soldier' film. So far, it's still a little hazy as to whether he will play a leading role or a cameo but he did reveal some sad news about the return of Dolph Lundgren.
“I don’t know if they want to make it a video release or theatrical,” Van Damme stated. “I’m just going to do 10 days.” And when asked about Dolph Lundgren's proposed return, he said "I told them, guys bring in Dolph! They said there’s no more value [to cast him]. I said, ‘it will have value with me!’"
So much for that reunion then but there will be a couple of other Van Damme collaborators joining the franchise. First up is director Simon Fellows who previously worked with Van Damme on the 2007 actioner, 'Until Death'. On top of this, Peter Hyams will serve as director of photography who is best known for directing Van Damme in the movie 'Timecop'. In fact, this information was only recently confirmed; "Peter Hyams just yesterday called me to say he’s going to DP my film,” Van Damme said excitedly. “I said, ‘are you crazy? You’re going to DP? You’re an excellent director.’”
Van Damme has a lot of regard for Hyams professionally and personally, “He was the only [person] who visited me in the clinic when I was there years ago. All the agents and managers who made a fortune with me never came.”
Source: Beyond Hollywood
Posted November 08, 2008 |
