Charisma Carpenter's Angel Scene Landed Her Expendables Role

Charisma Carpenter's career trajectory saw a significant boost when her performance on "Angel" directly influenced her casting in "The Expendables." The actress shared that Sylvester Stallone, the star and writer of the action film, was seeking a softer portrayal for the character Lacy. Carpenter presented Cordelia Chase's poignant final scene from "Angel" to Stallone, highlighting the character's emotional depth and vulnerability in her farewell to Angel.

This pivotal scene, featuring Cordelia's final vision and kiss to Angel, proved instrumental. Stallone's positive reaction led to Carpenter being called in for an audition, which she successfully completed. The very next day, Carpenter was officially cast as Lacy, marking a significant move into major action cinema.