Nov 7, 2021
EX4 Production to Start On Nov 8 In Greece, Last For 2 Weeks
Last week the 2nd unit production started work in Greece under director Brian Smrz (X-Men, Iron Man 3). Production kicks off tomorrow and should last 2 weeks according to the following article. The movie is also borrowing equipment from the Greek army, with actual photos below.
"The shooting of the film "The Expendables 4" is in full swing in Thessaloniki, in the spaces chosen and shaped by the production east and west of the city.
After several working days of the so-called Second Unit, the production team that shoots all the shots and scenes that will be needed for the final form of the film, in which the famous protagonists do not participate, from tomorrow, Monday, November 8, the shooting begins with all the stars of the American entertainment industry, who will participate in the film.
These shootings will last two weeks and for their completion, as was done with the shooting of Second Unit in the past few days, a huge plateau will be used in the east of Thessaloniki and the industrial space that has been leased in the west.
As of tomorrow, the protagonists Jason Statham, Andy Garcia, Megan Fox, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, as well as the possible "rival" of "Expendables" in the film, the Thai star of Hollywood Tony Jaa, in the martial arts added to the cast, will shoot scenes in Thessaloniki. The creator of the series of these films, Sylvester Stallone, has already completed the shooting of his scenes in London and even announced that after "The Expendables 4" he will not participate in new films of the franchise as Barney Ross with Jason Statham to takes the first role.
For the production on set of "Expendables 4" in our country, it gives the "present" and equipment that comes from the Greek army, a practice that is common for any action production, around the world. This is a very important medium that often "judges" the re-production of action films in a country, as such films are necessary to include heavy equipment of local origin, vehicles and means that contribute to the realism of the final cinematic result. Thus, in this particular film, which is scheduled to be released in theaters in 2022, Greek viewers will see vehicles that will be familiar to them from the time of their military service."
After several working days of the so-called Second Unit, the production team that shoots all the shots and scenes that will be needed for the final form of the film, in which the famous protagonists do not participate, from tomorrow, Monday, November 8, the shooting begins with all the stars of the American entertainment industry, who will participate in the film.
These shootings will last two weeks and for their completion, as was done with the shooting of Second Unit in the past few days, a huge plateau will be used in the east of Thessaloniki and the industrial space that has been leased in the west.
As of tomorrow, the protagonists Jason Statham, Andy Garcia, Megan Fox, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, as well as the possible "rival" of "Expendables" in the film, the Thai star of Hollywood Tony Jaa, in the martial arts added to the cast, will shoot scenes in Thessaloniki. The creator of the series of these films, Sylvester Stallone, has already completed the shooting of his scenes in London and even announced that after "The Expendables 4" he will not participate in new films of the franchise as Barney Ross with Jason Statham to takes the first role.
For the production on set of "Expendables 4" in our country, it gives the "present" and equipment that comes from the Greek army, a practice that is common for any action production, around the world. This is a very important medium that often "judges" the re-production of action films in a country, as such films are necessary to include heavy equipment of local origin, vehicles and means that contribute to the realism of the final cinematic result. Thus, in this particular film, which is scheduled to be released in theaters in 2022, Greek viewers will see vehicles that will be familiar to them from the time of their military service."
Nov 6, 2021
Nov 5, 2021
EX4 Cast In Greece
I posted earlier that we were getting signs that the crew could be heading to Greece today, well it's done. Uwais has posted a few videos on IG showing off his day in Thessaloniki (Greece). Here's one of the videos. Filming in the infamous ship should kick off next week and last until early December.
Production Moving To Greece Soon?
Production should be moving to Greece any time soon based on earlier reports published by the Greek Media. There's a post from Johnny Tang on IG with a picture of the Bulgarian-Greek border, probably a sign that players are getting ready to film in Greece now? Driving distance from Sofia, Bulgaria where the crew is currently filming to Thermi, Greece where production will continue in the infamous ship is less than 4 hours. The cast should mostly likely take ground transportation.
Jaa In His Trailer On Set
Here's a couple of videos posted by Jaa on his IG from his trailer on set.
Nov 3, 2021
Sly Still With His EX4 Goatee, A Sign?
This was posted by Sly’s daughter today. Sly is still wearing his EX4 goatee and messing around with his beret. Is he getting ready to go back for more or simply keeping the look?
New Videos From Uwais
Uwais posted on IG a video of him and his side-kick going to the set. The side-kick holds a piece of paper, not sure if it's a page out of the script they've prepended for that day...let us now if you can make anything out of.
Nov 2, 2021
Behind The Scenes Video From Statham
Statham posted this video on his IG account teasing us with some behind-the-scene images!
Fox Looking For Her Keys
Here’s an anecdote from the Production Assistant that he posted on his IG. We gotta laugh at them too, not just post fight scenes or set photos…
New Video From Jaa
From Jaa on his IG: « Practice is a constant act to improve the skills for performance and see what’s new character in Expendables 4. »
Nov 1, 2021
New Production Location Photos From Greece
There are fresh photos from the production location where EX4 will be filmed in Greece. The news outlet GRTimes.gr have released a bunch of photos from the location. Here's what the article says (Google Translation):
"As you can see in the characteristic images of GRTimes.gr from the Millennium Media space in Thermi, where a significant part of the scenes of the new Hollywood production is to be filmed, the crews are working "feverishly" in order to prepare the sets and the space until everything is ready for "3,2,1 we write".
The former warehouses located within the huge area will soon be converted into film studios, while as can be seen from the images of GRTimes.gr , sets are set up outside the area located at the back of the plot.
According to what has become known so far, among other things, for the needs of the scenes that are in the planning, a giant model of a warship is being set up which will be illuminated by impressive - and many - lights.
Preparations have been underway for some time and filming is reportedly set to begin in the first days of November.
It remains unknown so far whether - apart from production executives - well-known actors (Jason Statham, Andy Garcia, Megan Fox, etc.) have arrived in Thessaloniki.
We remind you that, as the Regional Governor of Central Macedonia Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced at the beginning of October, the shooting of the new production will take place mainly in the area where the Millennium studios will be built, in Thermi but also in some other controlled areas while no shooting will take place. public places.
Also, the film will have a budget of 19 million euros for the part that will be shot in PKM, and the shooting is expected to last about a month."
"As you can see in the characteristic images of GRTimes.gr from the Millennium Media space in Thermi, where a significant part of the scenes of the new Hollywood production is to be filmed, the crews are working "feverishly" in order to prepare the sets and the space until everything is ready for "3,2,1 we write".
The former warehouses located within the huge area will soon be converted into film studios, while as can be seen from the images of GRTimes.gr , sets are set up outside the area located at the back of the plot.
According to what has become known so far, among other things, for the needs of the scenes that are in the planning, a giant model of a warship is being set up which will be illuminated by impressive - and many - lights.
Preparations have been underway for some time and filming is reportedly set to begin in the first days of November.
It remains unknown so far whether - apart from production executives - well-known actors (Jason Statham, Andy Garcia, Megan Fox, etc.) have arrived in Thessaloniki.
We remind you that, as the Regional Governor of Central Macedonia Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced at the beginning of October, the shooting of the new production will take place mainly in the area where the Millennium studios will be built, in Thermi but also in some other controlled areas while no shooting will take place. public places.
Also, the film will have a budget of 19 million euros for the part that will be shot in PKM, and the shooting is expected to last about a month."
Oct 31, 2021
Statham & Uwais
Another set of videos posted by Uwais, this time with Statham. Looks like these guys are chilling today and taking videos.
Uwais & Jaa Eating Together
Here’s a video posted by Uwais on his IG while eating with his co-star Jaa.
Oct 30, 2021
Statham Vs. Jaa
New Photos posted on Statham's IG. Draw your own conclusion: Jaa Expendable or Villain?
Production seems to have wrapped in Bulgaria
A couple of pictures from the stuntman (Isky Fay) who was working with Uwais in Bulgaria, and is now back in London. Looks like production has wrapped in Bulgaria and should be moving to Greece next week (which was the original schedule). The question is which cast will be traveling to Greece, who will be joining the "Raid" ship party?
Oct 29, 2021
EX4 Production To Wrap in Early December
Here’s a post from the movie’s Production Assistant on his IG. Production will go on until early December. Filming should move to Greece soon and last for a full month.
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