50 Cent is Out, Terry Crew Replaces Him In “The Expendables”

Earlier this week it was reported that Forest Whitaker had to drop out of The Expendables due to a scheduling conflict. Then it was immediately reported that 50 Cent would be replacing Whitaker as Hale Caesar in Sylvester Stallone’s up and coming project. And now, Ain’t It Cool is reporting that Sylvester Stallone himself has said 50 Cent is out and the role will go to former San Diego Charger and actor Terry Crews.

In an exclusive interview with Stallone Ain’t It Cool said:
“For quite some time, the role belonged to Forest Whitaker, but a push in the schedule made it impossible for the Ghost Dog to continue with the film. Then I received a call, informing me that rapper, 50 CENT aka Curtis Jackson, had stepped into the role. Then Sly sent me an email regarding that casting, that I updated the story with. Well… today, I get woke up with a very enthusiastic call from Stallone, who has recast the role of Hale Caesar for a final (hopefully) time.”
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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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