50 Cent to Replace Forest Whitaker in “The Expendables”

Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables” has added Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson to its cast - - - but only because Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker has dropped out (the film’s schedule has changed and as a consequence Whitaker wasn’t available).

Needless to say, there’s a few unhappy campers out there - largely on the StalloneZone boards where Sly just emerged to defend his latest casting decision.

“I appreciate the incredible amount of work you’ve done on my behalf. Please tell the loyal followers to be positive not negative in their feedback. I am not self-destructive. 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. So, trust me, the change of Forest Whitaker to 50 Cent AKA Curtis Jackson is a good one”, says Stallone, who is also writing and directing the picture.
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