Breaking News: Explosive Update on Expendables' Female-Led Movie – Unfiltered Response from Producer!

Summary

The potential female-led spinoff of The Expendables franchise has not made much progress, and scheduling difficulties are one obstacle.

Few female-led spinoffs have been created, despite attempts by franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Fast & Furious. Certain moviegoers favor original films that focus on the female perspective rather than spinoffs within male-dominated franchises, such as Ocean's 8. The lukewarm response to The Expendables 4 may also impact the likelihood of a female-led spinoff.

The Expendables producer Les Weldon weighs in on the possibility of a female-led movie. Talks of a spinoff for the franchise began in 2012, with a potential title of The Expendabelles. Notable actresses like Cameron Diaz, Milla Jovovich, and Sigourney Weaver were connected to the project, but it never materialized. In November 2022, producer Jeffrey Greenstein mentioned one obstacle, questioning why women couldn't simply be part of the regular team and be badass.

In The Expendables 4, Megan Fox's character, Gina, represents this approach as a team member. However, this has also sparked renewed discussions about the potential for a female-led Expendables movie. When asked about the prospect of this project in the future, Weldon shared his thoughts with ComicBook.com.

There has been discussion, but progress towards realization is uncertain. Scheduling these types of movies is exceptionally challenging. However, during the initial years, from 2008 to 2009, it was slightly easier for us because we already knew which action stars we wanted to involve, and they were all enthusiastic to join. The timing worked out naturally. Once a project of this magnitude begins, other actors tend to become available. However, starting from scratch poses difficulties in coordinating everyone's schedules and commitments. We have been fortunate with this franchise as actors are willing to adjust their schedules to be a part of it.

Expendables Isn't the First Franchise To Consider a Female-Led Spinoff

Recently, there has been a surge in female-led spinoffs. Franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean and Fast & Furious are among the many that have either had or are still in the process of developing female-centered offshoots. However, only a few of these projects have actually been brought to completion. One example is Ocean's 8, a spinoff that fully made it to the release stage.

Although scheduling is one practical obstacle mentioned by Weldon, Greenstein's previous remarks shed light on why the female-led Expendables movie is still in a state of uncertainty. In today's era, movies that focus on women within an already established franchise can sometimes be seen as pandering to audiences. Some moviegoers prefer to see a film that has centered around the female experience from the very beginning rather than as an afterthought in a male-dominated franchise.

The connections between Ocean's 8 and the larger Ocean's series were minimal and did not significantly enhance the story. It is uncertain if a female-led spinoff of The Expendables would adopt a similar approach. It is conceivable that Fox could reprise her role, thereby strengthening the link to the main franchise. However, due to the negative reception and underwhelming box office performance of The Expendables 4, there is a significant possibility that discussions regarding a female-led spinoff may be permanently halted.