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Harrison Ford replaces Bruce Willis in 'Expendables 3'

(From L to R) Dolph Lundgren, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jean-Claude Van Damme arrive for the French premiere of the film "The Expendables 2" in Paris on August 10, 2012. UPI/David Silpa.
(From L to R) Dolph Lundgren, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jean-Claude Van Damme arrive for the French premiere of the film "The Expendables 2" in Paris on August 10, 2012. UPI/David Silpa. | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Sylvester Stallone said via Twitter Bruce Willis will be replaced by fellow Hollywood icon Harrison Ford in "Expendables 3," which starts filming this month.

Stallone and Willis starred in the first two "Expendables" films alongside famous action movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Jet Li and Mickey Rourke.

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However, Willis recently announced he would not appear in the third installment of the franchise.

"WILLIS OUT... HARRISON FORD IN !!!! GREAT NEWS !!!!! Been waiting years for this!!!!" Stallone tweeted. "GREEDY AND LAZY ...... A SURE FORMULA FOR CAREER FAILURE."

UsMagazine.com said "Expendables 3" will also feature Mel Gibson, Kellan Lutz, Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes and Milla Jovovich.

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