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Predator: Why was Jean-Claude Van Damme replaced as the titular character?

Summary by joblo.com
One of the more infamous behind-the-scenes Hollywood tales of the 1980s is the fact that Jean-Claude Van Damme nearly starred as the titular character in John McTiernan’s Predator. Indeed, the future Muscles from Brussels, who at the time was totally unknown, having only appeared as the villain in No Retreat, No Surrender. It was poised to be his Hollywood debut. However, Van Damme was only on set for two days, and according to the book Last Act…
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joblo.com broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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