Chuck Norris indicates he will not return for the next Expendables installment
Don't expect to see Chuck Norris in the next Expendables film. The actor told Access Hollywood that his appearance in The Expendables 2 would be his last.
Norris said, “Nope. Just number 2. This is it for me. Oh, yeah. This is very special. Just to be able to do the film with guys I've known for many, many years. To get a chance to get in and fight with them, it was a lot of fun. Plus getting a chance to meet Terry Crews, whom I hadn't met before, and Jason Statham, whom I hadn't met before. It was fun just to do that.”
Other names being mentioned at the time for possible roles in the next film included Nicolas Cage, Harrison Ford, and Clint Eastwood.
Editor’s Note (2026): This article reflects industry speculation at the time of its original publication regarding potential casting for The Expendables 3. Chuck Norris ultimately did not return for the film.
