John Travolta to star in 'Expendables 2'

Washington, August 01 (ANI): 'Grease' actor John Travolta has reportedly joined the cast of 'Expendables 2'.

The 57-year-old star will join a hugely impressive cast of action greats including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Arnold Schwarzenegger, for a sequel of the 2010 action film, which was directed by Sylvester Stallone.

"It is going to be a sequel to the 'The Expendables'. The shooting is going to take place the second week of September," Contactmusic quoted David Varod, chief executive officer of NU Boyana studios, as saying.

"The movie is on, definitely. It will be a very good thing for Bulgaria, since there are some very big stars coming," he stated.

"Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, John Travolta, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke. Who else? Of course, Bruce Willis," he added.

David revealed that 'Con-Air' director Simon West would direct the sequel. (ANI)