After a great deal of speculation, Deadline confirms that Arnold Shwarzenegger and Bruce Willis have indeed signed on to reprise their roles in Expendables 2. The site goes further, claiming that the two will have 'substantial' roles this time around, which had been a subject of particular debate among fans. The most recent speculation involved such classic action heroes as Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Donnie yen, and John Travolta.
Expendables 2 hits theatres August 17, 2012, starring Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Shwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, and Terry Crews.