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Female Expendables Spin-Off 'Expendabelles' Revived
15 May
Summary
- A female-driven expansion of The Expendables, titled Expendabelles, is in development.
- The new film will be an origin story set in the late 1990s during Y2K tensions.
- The project aims to introduce a new generation of elite female operatives.
A new chapter for The Expendables franchise is set to unfold with Expendabelles, a female-driven expansion being developed by Eclectic Pictures and Hollywood Ventures Group. This ambitious project was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival, signaling active negotiations with distribution partners, financiers, and creative talent.
The film is envisioned as an origin story, drawing inspiration from the late 1990s during the peak of Y2K anxieties and geopolitical uncertainty. This stylized, action-driven cinematic event aims to expand the franchise's mythology while forging its own distinct identity.
Originally conceived more than a decade ago, the project has now gained momentum with the support of Lionsgate, which secured the rights to The Expendables franchise late last year. Producers are currently in the packaging phase, actively assembling the creative team to bring this spin-off to life.
Heidi Jo Markel of Eclectic Pictures expressed excitement for the project, highlighting the global demand for female-driven action franchises. Glenn Gainor of Hollywood Ventures Group noted the opportunity to honor the original franchise's essence while offering a timely and commercially compelling evolution.
