Lionsgate CEO Says "Too Early To Count Bruce Willis Out Of The Expendables 3"

In an interview, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer implied to analysts Friday that despite some immoderate comments from Sylvester Stallone, it may be too early to count Bruce Willis out of "The Expendables 3."

The Wrap claims that the studio boss said that "deals on star-studded projects like "The Expendables 3" are often being negotiated right up to the day cameras start rolling."

"You just never know," he said. "Even on that part."

On Tuesday, Sylvester Stallone announced that Harrison Ford had joined cast and said that Willis would not be a member of the troop this go-round, despite appearing in the two previous films. The actor reportedly wanted $4 million for four days of work.

WILLIS OUT... HARRISON FORD IN !!!! GREAT NEWS !!!!! Been waiting years for this!!!!
— Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) August 6, 2013

GREEDY AND LAZY ...... A SURE FORMULA FOR CAREER FAILURE
— Sylvester Stallone (@TheSlyStallone) August 6, 2013

"These are really talented and creative people and part of our job is to manage," Feltheimer said.

Despite Bruce Willis' exit, Feltheimer said that the high-octane action-packed film will continue to add plenty of fresh blood. In addition to Ford, Nicolas Cage, Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes and Milla Jovovich are among the newcomers slated to fill out the cast of mercenaries.

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