Sylvester Stallone confirms 'Expendables 4' return

Sylvester Stallone confirms 'Expendables 4' return

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It was earlier reported that Stallone would not be a part of the fourth part of the hit franchise.

Action star Sylvester Stallone has confirmed that his Expendablescharacter Barney Ross is returning for a fourth film in the franchise.

The 71-year-old actor made the announcement on Twitter.

"Barney will be back! Plus the crew and a couple new members (sic)" Stallone tweeted.

The news comes after the Hollywood star dropped a massive hint that he would be returning to the movie series after posting a picture of Barney and Lee Christmas, played by Jason Statham.