As the Expendables 4 release date draws closer, Jason Statham shares new photos from the movie’s set, teasing his return and a fight sequence with martial arts legend Tony Jaa. Directed by Scott Waugh, The Expendables 4 is a sequel to the 2014 entry in the franchise, which struggled critically and commercially. The upcoming film will feature both new and veteran franchise stars, with Statham reprising his role as Lee Christmas.