the expendables 2 Simon West To Direct Sylvester Stallones The Expendables 2

Deadline bring word that Simon West has signed up to direct the sequel to the action-hero blockbuster ‘The Expendables.’ West, who most recently directed ‘The Mechanic’ with Jason Statham, Donald Sutherland and Ben Foster, also directed ‘Con Air,’ ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ and ’The General’s Daughter.’ The original movie made $274.5 million in cinemas worldwide last year – big chee$e.

There’s currently no word on what ass kicking shenanigans the gang will be up to in the sequel, rumours point towards Bruce Willis having a larger ‘super-villain’ role, however there’s no confirmation. The sequel is expected to have back an original cast that includes Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Terry Crews and Jet Li.