"Yeah, we're gonna team up with Sly, who's going to write, direct and star in The Expendables movie and I'm going along for the ride. With Jet Li as well! It'll be a powerhouse combo - get out of the way, motherfuckers! (laughs) That's what it should be called."

"It is all action. You put us together, and you never know what you will get. I have always wanted to work with Sly. So it will be a dream come true. I always admired him when I watched all his movies as a kid. He’s always been my ultimate hero. I don’t know what being on a roll is because I’m always working, but I am now working a lot and that could be perceived as a good spell at the moment."

“I’ve been a great admirer of Jason, and he’s perfect for my movie with Jet Li. I wrote Jason’s part with him specifically in mind, but now that we’ve met, I can rework it a little and add to it before we start filming. I like the depth of storytelling that goes with the action. I like to get the emotion in, as well as the punches. I’m thrilled he’s always wanted to work with me. It will be a great film.”

“That’ll be a first Never done that before. Do I have to hold hands with another man?"

"We actually learned a lot about getting ready physically. I mean, the fight sequences always pose a certain challenge and if you're not physically ready, if you don't hit the gym and you're not stretched out, you're going to get injured. You learn that from making the first one - you have to be efficient with your preparations."

"I think Frank Martin is someone who would always like to talk his way out of a situation. But I think he has this good moral code. What he does is not necessarily on the right side of the law. But what he really does instinctively is something that is good. He has a good judgment of what is really deep seated and correct and respectful."