Jason Statham returns for Transporter 3 along with T-Bag!

mrpayroll · 02-26-08, 12:12 PM

http://www.zap2it.com/movies/news/za...,5965569.story

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'Prison Break' Co-Star Bags 'Transporter' Role
Robert Knepper joining Jason Statham

February 26, 2008

Robert Knepper

Jason Statham will return for a third turn as unorthodox delivery man Frank in "Transporter 3," along with at least one new co-star.

According to Variety, "Prison Break" co-star Robert Knepper has been added to the cast of the franchise sequel in an unspecified capacity.

Louis Leterrier, who had a hand in directing the first two films in the franchise, is finishing work on his "Incredible Hulk" reboot for Marvel and will turn things over to Olivier Megaton, a second unit helmer on "Hitman."

The first two movies in the "Transporter" franchise made more than $130 million worldwide.

Knepper, who had a co-starring role in "Hitman," is best known as Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell on FOX's "Prison Break," which concluded its third season last week. His other feature credits include "Hostage" and "Good, and Good Luck."

T-Bag!

Chris

Tarantino · 02-26-08, 12:37 PM

Loved the first Transporter, hated the second. Hopefully this one is better.

= J

mrpayroll · 02-26-08, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarantino

Loved the first Transporter, hated the second. Hopefully this one is better.

= J

I feel the same way. The 2nd one was terrible, so hopefully this new one with T-Bag will be better.

Chris

EdTheRipper · 02-26-08, 12:51 PM

Loved both of these flicks and will definitely see a third.

fumanstan · 02-26-08, 12:59 PM

Yeah, I didn't care too much for the 2nd movie either. But I like Jason Statham, so i'll probably check this out either as a matinee or in the dollar theater.

Michael Corvin · 02-26-08, 01:59 PM

Same sentiment as everyone else. The first was an exceptionally fun flick, the second was terrible. I really like Statham and especially 'Frank' so I'm staying optimistic.

Dr Mabuse · 02-26-08, 02:37 PM

yeah me too...

i liked the first one... the cop added a lot to it... just an above average action fest...

the second one?...

i did a day one blind buy...

i'll be more careful with the third one... i'm noting that people involved in that 'Hitman' crap movie are involved...

Deftones · 02-26-08, 03:00 PM

Both were decent, mindless action flicks. Can't wait for the third.

thecrackedjack2 · 02-26-08, 03:20 PM

First was great. second was bad. Hope it's like the first one.

Maxflier · 02-26-08, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarantino

Loved the first Transporter, hated the second. Hopefully this one is better.

= J

Ditto. Well, actually I didn't so much hate it, but it was very lame, especially when compared to the first which is just an awesome action movie.

dadaluholla · 02-26-08, 03:26 PM

I feel like such an outcast, but I think I actually liked the second one better! The whole scene with the psycho girl shooting up the doctor's office was great.

UAIOE · 02-26-08, 05:02 PM

The fight in the bus depot has yet to be surpassed in the series.

Sessa17 · 02-26-08, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UAIOE

The fight in the bus depot has yet to be surpassed in the series.

Yeah, my only two big problems with the first movie, was that after the bus depot find, I couldn't care less about the rest of the movie, it just dragged. That & the bad guy was a total tool. But that aside, IMO it is probably the best non-Bournem action movie to come out of the states in a long time.

The second one however is an unwatchable turd though, but even worse was War & Chaos, b/c those 3, a fuckin' Uwe Bol, film, Statham, who I really, really dig, is doing everything he can to kill his career.

I really hope the Bank Job, T3, & the Deathrace remake can show is potential again.

cranberries fan · 02-26-08, 06:16 PM

Count me in to I love these movies!

mndtrp · 02-26-08, 08:59 PM

I really liked the first one, the second one as ok. I hope the third one is at least as good as the second.

NiCK Crush · 02-26-08, 10:58 PM

Is this before or after Crank 2?

-NiCK

atari2600 · 02-27-08, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Deftones

Both were decent, mindless action flicks. Can't wait for the third.

atari2600 · 02-27-08, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by UAIOE

The fight in the bus depot has yet to be surpassed in the series.

true - that fight scene was fucking awesome.

hopefully the 3rd has a scene just as good. i felt the scene near the end of the 2nd (in a garage, with the hose, etc) woudl have been better if the music was better - its wierd watching a fight scene with no background music IMO.

Suprmallet · 02-27-08, 02:29 PM

Seeing this thread made me realize that I haven't liked Jason Statham in anything he's done since Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.

Michael Corvin · 02-27-08, 02:48 PM

You didn't like Turkish?

Anubis2005X · 02-27-08, 07:33 PM

Oh heck yes, can't wait for this flick...

fumanstan · 02-27-08, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprmallet

Seeing this thread made me realize that I haven't liked Jason Statham in anything he's done since Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.

I like "Handsome" Rob in the Italian Job

adamblast · 02-28-08, 11:51 AM

I lurve Robert Knepper. I have ever since TNG Season 1.

And he was great on Carnivale, too. I don't watch Prison Break, but it's been cool watching him have a big success at last as such an "out there" character...

MrE · 02-28-08, 01:42 PM

" ... Olivier Megaton, a second unit helmer on "Hitman."

Sadly my expectations are not very high.

Jam Master Jay · 02-28-08, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NiCK Crush

Is this before or after Crank 2?

-NiCK

wait....they are making a Crank 2?? With Statham again?? How is that even possible? Those who have seen the first Crank should know what I mean.

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