LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Expendables 4' trailer is here after a long wait and we are immediately taken back to the franchise's first movie nearly a decade ago. Going by the trailer, things have become more intense, there is more nuking, more bad guys to kill and yes, an older cast too. The old gang is getting back together for one more mission: Sylvester Stallone's Barney Ross, and Jason Statham's Lee Christmas and their squad are back to chasing danger.
The trailer has a scene with Stallone knocking on the door and a peeved Statham asking "why he (Ross) was here". A minute before the door opens, the audience gets a glimpse of Stallone's face. While age is written all over it and the greys and whites in his hair are more prominent, a distinct feature pops right up — that smirk on his face. Well, that's not a result of Botox, we can say that for sure. In fact, Stallone's natural facial features have contributed to his career.
The secret behind Sylvester Stallone's unique snarl
Sly's facial structure has long been a mystery to fans, but now we know more about his distinctive appearance. To clarify things, his features have long gained attention from critics. "Fans of 'Rocky', 'Rambo', and many other action movies have come to know and love his distinct snarled lip and tough facial features," reads one article on the site Do You Remember. His signature smirk that can sometimes look like a scowl fits in perfectly with the rough and tumble characters he plays. Even Stallone’s slightly slurred speech added to the depiction of characters like Rocky Balboa, who was famously more brawn than brain.
There is a distinct audience for Stallone's iconic smile. However, nobody is aware that the smirk is the result of an intern's improper use of forceps during the actor's birth. The facial nerves in Sylvester's lips and eyelid were severed the day he was born when the forceps gripped his face. Everything turned up for the best, though, as Stallone's distinctive smile went on to become one of the actor's most recognizable features.
The actor, well known for his roles as 'Rocky Balboa' and 'John Rambo,' actually suffered facial paralysis at birth as a result of problems during labor. Bell's palsy-related residual symptoms are to blame for his goofy smile and altered speech style, as per The Things.
This explains a lot about Stallone's distinctive appearance. Fans can now comprehend the significance of his characteristic facial features that he has long been recognized for. Stallone stood apart from the crowd while breaking into Hollywood owing to his 'flaw' that he once felt self-conscious about.
'The Expendables 4' trailer is out!
The first trailer for 'The Expendables 4' has been finally released! Since the release of the third film almost ten years ago, actors like Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren are prepared to once again raise the stakes for our entertainment.
But this time, it's not just the same old crew. Along with Sly and the Statham, 50 Cent also joins the adventure in his capacity as a CIA agent. Martial arts master Iko Uwais from 'The Raid' is in the villains' corner. Plus! Eddie Hall, a former world record holder in strength, will also appear.
After playing commander Barney for more than ten years (the first movie aired in 2010), 'The Expendables 4' will be Stallone's final appearance in the franchise. The actor earlier stated in a set video: "It's time to be moving on. This will be my last day, so I'm enjoying it but it's always bittersweet, you know. "When something you've been so attached to, I guess it's been about 12 years, and I'm ready to pass the baton on to Jason and his capable hands," as per Digital Spy.
