Now is the perfect time to do a sequel/reboot. Van Damme is just a couple of years older than Stallone was when he did Rocky Balboa in 2006. Just keep it realistic and inspirational and I think it'll do great!
No thanks. It can’t ever be good. 1 great movie was enough and then we got kick-boxer so it stops there. All the bloodsport movies after we’re compete 🗑
I would love an actual sequel to Bloodsport with Van Damme, that movie was my childhood. I wished Van Damme could do Johnny Cage or an older version in the next Mortal Kombat movie especially knowing that Johnny Cage is based on JCVD from Bloodsport. Viking Samurai love your content, your the man!! Ill always be a fan.
I saw "Passenger 57" again yesterday after 10+ years. The movie was always in my head, but I could never find/recall the tittle again. Thanks to one of your videos I rediscovered this film. Such a typical great 90s movie with a great villan. Such a shame though there was never a movie with Von Dammage and Wesley Snipes.
At least we finally got to see JCVD and Bernhardt in the same movie in Kill 'Em All. Getting to see the original Bloodsport star fighting the sequel Bloodsport star was pretty fun.
I never get tired of hearing Sheldon Lettich's stories. I would love to see him working with Van Damme again, it doesnt need to be Bloodsport, but some new franchise. Btw, I really like Bernhardt, so I dont blame him at all.
I love these Sheldon Lettich interviews man. The man fucking directed and wrote most of our childhood and he was so good to finally shed light on some of these stories to us. If you ever correspond with him again, just tell him thank you from all the fans of your channel.
Lettich and Van Damme is a killer combo, why did they stop making movies together in the first place? they were delivering so many hits back in the day.
Great interview. Always love hearing old, and untold stories involving Van Damme. Also a book coming out, and can't wait for that. Your right about the fans, because i never watched part 2,3, and 4. Thanks for this upload.
I remember watching behind closed doors and jcvd was crying about being replaced.. sucks at that time. But the true sadness comes in knowing that there are sooo many good movie that could be made but people get greedy or whatver and destroy hopes of good movies being made. How long before we saw jackie and jet. Or arnold and sly. And we will never see a jcvd and segal. These are the movies the fans want and we get screwed and have to watch fast and furious 12.
Yeah, but unfortunately his best years are well behind him. You should've seen him in the nineties. He made quite a lot of good martial arts action films, before becoming an agent of the Matrix. The one i recommend the most is - "True Vengeance".
The guy no one talks about is Newt Arnold, the director of Bloodsport. It's a very well-directed movie because Arnold had been a longtime assistant director for many major films. They never regained that professionalism.
Daniel directed short movie "Fetch" with David Leitch as lead. And this shortmovie was good. He was fight coordinator/choreographer in Creed 2 and Nobody. + he is part of 87Eleven Action team. This team gave us good action directors (who was stuntguys) - Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Sam Hargrave + Larnell Stovall and JJ Perry. So...i think he will be real good choice for new Bloodsport as a director
yeah now he might be a good choice for at least action director or second unit director or role as fight coreographer. But this story is about almost 20 years ago. But back than he didnt had the experience and all. I am sure he got offered a few things but his Ego more than his greed, i dont think greed played much of a role here, got the best of him. Sure he felt a bit betrayed but you need to be realistic. Back then also it was all about cinema release. Almost no one rly cared about a Direct to Video release, this would have been led to if Daniel got his will. Today is a different story, because if not for Cinema it could still be good Movie for Netflix, Amazon STarz or whatever with a big enough Budget that it feels like a lower End Cinema Release.
I don't blame Bernhardt at all, I totally get his perspective. I've always been a fan of his and he always seems like a super nice guy in every interview I've seen him in.
@@solotravelermart I agree, I'd actually rather that it was something new instead of Bloodsport. If they had to make a sequel I'd be more excited if they made a Double Impact sequel than a Bloodsport sequel.
@@MatrixCobretti double impact 2 would be good, van damme needs to revisit the older films in an interview i cant remember which year it was maybe 2003 0r 2004 van damme said one day he would go back to his older classic movies.
@@solotravelermart Bloodsport is the one older movie that I want left alone. They rebooted Kickboxer and even though JCVD was in them, they weren't very good. I think it would be the same with Bloodsport. There are other old movies of his that could work better, I'd even watch a Cyborg sequel if he made one now.
Why not have Daniel Bernhardt vollaborate with van damme he is diff than van damme but similiar in many ways i even thought he was tapped to be a temporary replacement of sorts to van damme
So true , those scores still be hitting . The record was just re released LP artwork is killer , I have a feeling we getting bloodsport 2 in the works . There’s too much talk about it recently
Daniel Bernhardt rules, i loved his films ever since seeing Bloodsport 2, if hes in it i will watch it. I suppose i think of him like a lost brother of JCVD, he did a very good job on BS2, amazing film.
A long, lost brother, that's what Bernhardt could have been to Van Damme in the sequel. Why did they not atleast discuss the idea of them both co-starring?
@@goreds551 Exactly, VD could do Bloodsport, then Brenhardt could do BS2,3,4 etc. I hope they do something at least, Viking Samurai said it best, it must have Sheldon and star VD. But i want to see that and Bloodsport 2 ! part 2 lol.
Bloodsport 2 was the best of the Bernhardt sequels. The rest were utter garbage. BS2 was not perfect and had its flaws, although the fight scenes were spectacularly choreographed. To this day there is a scene in that movie that I will never forget. It's where Bernhardt's co-star friend did a jump flip kicking the other guy in the face. It lasted a second and was not speeded up. I would love Viking Samurai do a talk on that movie, it's action scenes, and how the Bernhardt sequels came to be.
@@ianfrench1577 The big Asian lad in Bloodsport 2 was amazing too, the Chung Lee bad guy. BS2 did have a good story. First time i saw Bs2 i was laughing because DB is so tall next to some of the other cast and he really sells every punch and kick. But he keeps the act up and by the end i bought into the whole thing .Similar to King of Kickboxers its very cartoonish and has heart, basically its fun, instead of being an oscar winning, emotion and brain drainer.
VikingSamurai, thanks for the upload. This is a fascinating insight into a movie that could and should have been made. Could you ask Sheldon why Bernhardt could not have been given a second lead role in the sequel. If I were Van Damme I would atleast have discussed the idea with Bernhardt and I would have offered Bernhardt extra money and ask for Sheldon to direct it in return.
Watching this makes me wanna burst into tears😢 god i wish this happened i know everyone here would have wanted… still hoping they make a Bloodsport sequel ❤️💪 with JVCD
I think what also hurt the project was there was too much of a gap between the first Bloodsport in 1988 and Bloodsport 2 in 1996. If the script had been written earlier by writer/director Sheldon Lettich and the project started earlier with Van Damme again playing the lead role there would have been a better chance of a true sequel although would it have measured up to the first one we may never know.
I have seen Jean Claude Damme and Daniel Bernhardt E'm Kill All movie . Their fight Scenes were awesome. I was a huge fan of their action movies 🤟🤟😎😎. Yes, it is time to do a reboot or sequel for Bloodsport. Daniel is a super nice guy in every interview instead of the characters he plays Action movies.
Its cool to hear this story man what could have been with a New Bloodsport I think they can still do it VD and Sheldon should give it a go I am sure deep down VD wants to revisit this character and movie and really put a good finishing touch on it. Bernhardt now is apart of 87 elevn action team he had know chad for years and ask to do that now he does the action stunt fighting now he says he likes it he not really concern now with leading roles in movies anymore. He also said the Bloodsport movies he did we don't talk about them he said in a joking laughable way you can see him when Scott adkins art of action interviews him
I would like to see a sequel with Bolo and Jean-Claude directed by Sheldon and also including the real Frank Dux because every film Frank is on the set turns out great. Jean-Claude should play as Frank Dux and leave the name alone. Serious, I’d pay anything to see a sequel based off of the original film full of Easter eggs for the fans. We need this film to happen. Include Frank Dux over in vegas… This Will Be Magic!
DId you ever see, or cover, Lady Bloodfight? I remember at the time people saying it was the "all-female Bloodsport", like it was an official reboot of sorts. I don't know if that's true, but they do fight in a "Kumite". I didn't think it was too bad. :)
This is fantastic trivia . Unfortunately I think it's too late for J C VD to attempt this role again. His last movie endeavors were bombs. An older man now that's away from the mainstream public lights...yah..don't see it happening . Would be amazing , tho ! The fan in me would want to see it.
Fun fact, Daniel Bernhardt now works alongside Chad Stahelski who he met while doing Bloodsport 2 and 3. Chad played a fighter named Max Omega and he choreographed he and Bernhardts first fight together.
Bloodsport was such an inspirational movie... hands down a 10 from beginning to end... a sequel in my opinion would be feasting financially from the success of the original ... a sequel would never reach the potential of the first(the quest) for example.... some movies should never be stretched or duplicated!!!
Would've been cool to see a new Bloodsport with Van Damme. I'm a fan of Daniel Bernhardt and actually own all the bloodsport movies. I really liked the second one with him in it, whistle not as good as the original i remember loving the fight scenes. I enjoyed watching the Mortal Kombat Conquest TV series which stared him back in the day. From Daniels point of view i agree with him, however as a massive Van Damme fan i am disappointed the movie new seen the light. Entirely grateful for Sheldon Lettich and the movies he's made with Van Damme which are a big part of my life and some of my best movies ever. As always great Video @Viking Samurai!!, keep em coming.
Loved the sequels Daniel certainly did a wonderful job in reprising van dammes role unpopular to everyone's opinion I don't even mind number 4 just because I love bernhardt now you've done bloodsport sequels you must do kickboxer sequels with Sasha Mitchell interviewing him would be amazing
Really hope they get Van Damme in a new bloodsport soon. Have Bolo return as Chong Li and have his legit son David be his protege and the new antag. That'd be sick!
First off as an independent producer I believe every word of this. Bernhardt could have and should have wanted to be an executive producer on that project and it would have made bucks and boost everyone's filmography. No one would say hey let's let Daniel Bernhardt direct let alone star, seriously, it would never get any kind of distribution of alone box office. He got greedy and his ego got the best of him, this story isn't gonna help what people think of him rn
I wouldn't say its that simple. Look at Stahelski, he has the same background as Bernhardt in stunts and fight choreography. Look how good a director Stahelski has turned out to be. Bernhardt could be another great director in waiting. He definitely has the experience to be given a shot. I think a lot of Stunt guys who have second unit directing experience can be given a chance. Me personally, I would encourage them to try Jesse V Johnson (avengement, debt collectors). That guy has some excellent directing experience and output.
I’m personally a huge fan of both Vanne Damme and Bernheart. It’s really a shame that bad blood developed because a soft reboot/team up double lead picture could have been sweet. Vanne Damme is obviously the bigger star but Bernhearts still got some really nice kicks and his acting chops are seriously underrated. Also I saw a short he directed a couple years ago and it was quite good.
"It's a Shame" no it's a goddam Greek tragedy if you ask me, I would love to see a sequel to such a iconic 80's classic of movies. All we can do is keep our fingers cross and Maybe they might actually do it. I liked the video boss, I laughed at your double take when you heard about Burnheart directing it, that shit was funny.
Daniel had a decent role in Extraction 2 (and a sick haircut). I was a fan of his from the first two Bloodsport sequels (the third is seriously cheap), but I went off him when the Bloodsport reboot fell apart, as I remember reading Sheldon’s updates on the Van Damme fan forum, where he basically said it was Daniel’s ego that killed it. Still, I’m glad to see he’s still getting decent roles.
A Bloodsport sequel would be awesome they wrote in with some similarities to Rocky IV and V mixed. Where maybe Van Damme is too old to fight and he's training a young fighter, but the young fighter is killed in some way, either in the ring or by some goons outside the ring, then Van Damme has to raise through the ranks as an old man like the 2006 Rocky.
I can totally empathise for Daniel... it would feel like uve been betrayed and spat on yet it is a case of taking deep reflection on the whole enterprise that is Bloodsport, recognising that the sequels that are didnt work, and that Bs1 is the most iconic martial arts movie to date.. so it would take a brave and honest Daniel to accept something thats a lot bigger than him ... to remove himself, his ego and let be what is.. and let fans get to experience a sequel to Bloodsport... i would fucking love that...
We got: Blood Fight Blood match Death sport Shootfighter Pit Fighter On and on, every producer was trying to cash in the Bloodsport phenomenon. For me Kickboxer was my Bloodsport 2. They are JCVD' two best imo.
I love Daniel Bernhardt and his first two Bloodsport sequels, that in no way manage to come close to what the original was, but, you know... The fourth movie must have been one of the worst movies I've ever seen in my life and I would be scared of what would happen if A New Beginning actually happened with him behind the cameras.
Real cool interview! 👊🤜 😎 curious to know what road Ray Jackson, Helmer & Rollins, Jenny and Bolo went on after the first kumite. Also what became of Frank Dux when he returned to the U.S. after going awol and winning the kumite
There has to be alternate universe where this movie got made and viking samurai is asking Sheldon Lettich about his directing process while filming the movie, I wish I lived in that one.
You're absolutely right 💯 we don't want to see anyone else starring in bloodsport other than van Damme. I'm afraid Daniel just doesn't have the charisma and screen presence to pull it off but that's just my opinion. BTW you're an absolute genius with your editing with the lines, you get nothing, you lose, good day sir. Also the line, you stubborn stupid silly man had me in tears laughing. What a sense of humour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
In all honesty Bloodsport 2 was a pretty good movie but obviously if you're going to produce a new Bloodsport everyone wants Van Damme as the lead and I'm not surprised it didn't happen in the end.
I'm wondering why they didn't at least offer Bernhardt the main villain role to get the movie made? A final fight between JC & Bernhardt 20 years ago could have been a really good one since Bernhardt is a really good fighter & Van Damme was still fairly young at the time to do more than he can nowadays.
Wasn't Lady Bloodfight some kind of remake of Bloodsport? There are few references here and there. Imagine Bernhardt and Van Damme in the same Bloodsport movie, Alex Cardo and Frank Dux kicking the shit out of each other.
Wow I always wonder what happened with part two they should have try to make Daniel a main villain vs Van damn in the tournament and make a nice choreographed fight sucks
For me bloodsport 2 was just a minor curiosity...I saw it in the video rental shop one day and rented it simply because it had the "bloodsport" name on the box ...that was about as good as it got ...don't get me wrong bernhardt looks good his kicks look OK but in my mind watching it I'm like " but it aint van damme "
Would been cool/ mind blowing fan of both jcvd and Bernhardt bloodsport movies if Daniel Bernhardt had been a final big fight in movie jvcd vs Daniel Bernhardt! That be Awesome to see!
Daniel directing it would have made a lot more sense if it was direct-to-video. He probably wasn't expecting the Italian guy to want to make it theatrical.
I think it would also be really cool if you did more van damme movies uploads and break down the fight scenes what you loved or hated or could of been better.
I don't have respect for van Damme, since knowing of his lifestyle. I've seen other people from southern Belgium who act exactly like him. Bad mentality. That being said, Daniel Bernhard must be respected for his Bloodsport movies. We get caught up with individuals in movies and can't think outside of that. I've not seend BS2 or 3,4,5 but I'm looking forward to it. And FRANK DUX is the man who created the story for BS! Love him before anyone else!
Maybe they could do a bloodsport 5 with van damme and bernhardt reprising their roles as dux and cardo together fighting a UFC style underground street fighting kumite with MMA and weapons
I actually didn't mind bloodsport 2. Go's to Thailand steals a sword meant for winner of the next kumite. Gets arrested and betrayed from a friend. Ends up in a thai prison. Learns the iron hand technique from a martial arts master he's meets in prison. Uses it in the kumite and wins. But 3 and 4 for a bit average I thought. But sheldon lettich should definitely been able to make a bloodsport reboot. Great director. Another great video from Viking samuri
Now is the perfect time to do a sequel/reboot. Van Damme is just a couple of years older than Stallone was when he did Rocky Balboa in 2006. Just keep it realistic and inspirational and I think it'll do great!
except van damme is adamantly opposed to steroids
No thanks. It can’t ever be good. 1 great movie was enough and then we got kick-boxer so it stops there. All the bloodsport movies after we’re compete 🗑
Lol sly like 13 yrs older then van Damme
@@hmleeds72 re read my comment. Please. Van Damme is close to the age Stallone was when he did Rocky Balboa in 2006
Eatherway its needs to be left alone
I would love an actual sequel to Bloodsport with Van Damme, that movie was my childhood. I wished Van Damme could do Johnny Cage or an older version in the next Mortal Kombat movie especially knowing that Johnny Cage is based on JCVD from Bloodsport. Viking Samurai love your content, your the man!! Ill always be a fan.
I saw "Passenger 57" again yesterday after 10+ years. The movie was always in my head, but I could never find/recall the tittle again. Thanks to one of your videos I rediscovered this film. Such a typical great 90s movie with a great villan. Such a shame though there was never a movie with Von Dammage and Wesley Snipes.
charles rayne is not insane , is all one has to say about passenger 57 haha, great movie.
@@doctortimetv1577 always bet on black
I'm due for a rewatch it's been 10 years p57
At least we finally got to see JCVD and Bernhardt in the same movie in Kill 'Em All. Getting to see the original Bloodsport star fighting the sequel Bloodsport star was pretty fun.
That sounds great ive always wanted to see them in a movie, i never picked up on that detail since Brenhardt is not on the KillemAll cover. Thanks.
@@m.p.jallan2172 You're welcome! You won't be disappointed, it's a good fight scene.
Kill em All was freakin’ awful.
Kill Em All was an awful film. But that fight scene was pretty good.
@@theflyingninja1 It was the standout moment for sure. The fight scene between JCVD and his son Kris wasn't bad either.
We all know that Frank Dux real name would have been revealed as Frank Ducks
Or just fake deluxe 😂😂😂
I never get tired of hearing Sheldon Lettich's stories. I would love to see him working with Van Damme again, it doesnt need to be Bloodsport, but some new franchise. Btw, I really like Bernhardt, so I dont blame him at all.
Great interview with Sheldon Lettich. Congratulations Viking Samurai 👍 from 🇫🇷 by a 🇵🇹 fan
I never knew there were sequels to Bloodsport, he should have let the OG team work what a shame, good interview 🤙🏼
What a broken dream that was! We all deserved a real sequel to Bloodsport. Jean-Claude, Sheldon, the fans. Another amazing video Viking!!👏💪👍
I love these Sheldon Lettich interviews man. The man fucking directed and wrote most of our childhood and he was so good to finally shed light on some of these stories to us. If you ever correspond with him again, just tell him thank you from all the fans of your channel.
Lettich and Van Damme is a killer combo, why did they stop making movies together in the first place? they were delivering so many hits back in the day.
Egos
Ahhh the great Frank Lettich.
Cause he was a cokehead diver
Great interview. Always love hearing old, and untold stories involving Van Damme. Also a book coming out, and can't wait for that. Your right about the fans, because i never watched part 2,3, and 4. Thanks for this upload.
I remember watching behind closed doors and jcvd was crying about being replaced.. sucks at that time. But the true sadness comes in knowing that there are sooo many good movie that could be made but people get greedy or whatver and destroy hopes of good movies being made. How long before we saw jackie and jet. Or arnold and sly. And we will never see a jcvd and segal. These are the movies the fans want and we get screwed and have to watch fast and furious 12.
I felt that f&f disappointment in my bones and youre right
Daniel is today extremely profient and respected stuntman. He is seen in many recent action blockbusters, like John wick, bourne series etc.
Yeah, but unfortunately his best years are well behind him.
You should've seen him in the nineties. He made quite a lot
of good martial arts action films, before becoming an agent
of the Matrix. The one i recommend the most is - "True Vengeance".
The guy no one talks about is Newt Arnold, the director of Bloodsport. It's a very well-directed movie because Arnold had been a longtime assistant director for many major films. They never regained that professionalism.
I believe JCVD actually edited most of the movie, I could be wrong though.
@@mannyclav
Yes, Van Damme edited the movie.
Bit it was already a well directed and shot movie with lots of great takes to edit.
Daniel directed short movie "Fetch" with David Leitch as lead. And this shortmovie was good. He was fight coordinator/choreographer in Creed 2 and Nobody. + he is part of 87Eleven Action team. This team gave us good action directors (who was stuntguys) - Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Sam Hargrave + Larnell Stovall and JJ Perry. So...i think he will be real good choice for new Bloodsport as a director
I echoe that give Daniel a chance he gave a decent performance in matrix reloaded
I echoe that give Daniel a chance he gave a decent performance in matrix reloaded
yeah now he might be a good choice for at least action director or second unit director or role as fight coreographer.
But this story is about almost 20 years ago. But back than he didnt had the experience and all. I am sure he got offered a few things but his Ego more than his greed, i dont think greed played much of a role here, got the best of him. Sure he felt a bit betrayed but you need to be realistic.
Back then also it was all about cinema release. Almost no one rly cared about a Direct to Video release, this would have been led to if Daniel got his will.
Today is a different story, because if not for Cinema it could still be good Movie for Netflix, Amazon STarz or whatever with a big enough Budget that it feels like a lower End Cinema Release.
Seriously mate this is great stuff. The sheldon Lettich interview is pure gold. Cheers heaps.
Bloodsport 2 was so close. I can't believe it!
I could watch these Sheldon Lettich interviews on your channel the whole day and it wouldn't get boring. 👍
Wasn’t “Jackson” in ‘Bloodsport 2’? If he’s not in a ‘Bloodsport’ movie, I’m not watching it!!!!
Daniel Bernhardt and Chris Cassamassa (Scorpion from the original MK movie) are looking pretty similar in their middle-age.
I love this guy! He never has a dull thing to say.
I don't blame Bernhardt at all, I totally get his perspective. I've always been a fan of his and he always seems like a super nice guy in every interview I've seen him in.
Sheldon needs to direct one more movie with van damme doesnt need to be bloodsport
@@solotravelermart I agree, I'd actually rather that it was something new instead of Bloodsport. If they had to make a sequel I'd be more excited if they made a Double Impact sequel than a Bloodsport sequel.
@@MatrixCobretti double impact 2 would be good, van damme needs to revisit the older films in an interview i cant remember which year it was maybe 2003 0r 2004 van damme said one day he would go back to his older classic movies.
@@solotravelermart Bloodsport is the one older movie that I want left alone. They rebooted Kickboxer and even though JCVD was in them, they weren't very good. I think it would be the same with Bloodsport. There are other old movies of his that could work better, I'd even watch a Cyborg sequel if he made one now.
Why not have Daniel Bernhardt vollaborate with van damme he is diff than van damme but similiar in many ways i even thought he was tapped to be a temporary replacement of sorts to van damme
These interviews are pure gold!
That Michael Jay White "It is the truth." interjection was epic, so dry.
That and the Seinfeld, “you stubborn , stupid, silly man” that was great!
Great interview! Appreciate all the insight you bring to the channel. Is Sheldon coming out with a book, I believe you mentioned…
Yes, supposedly in August
Thank you!
It breaks my heart to know that most likely we'll never see another Bloodsport movie with Van Dame.
I truly hope a new Bloodsport with JC would appear. Except JC and Sheldon, a MUST is to hire Paul Hertzog for the music as the original !!
So true , those scores still be hitting . The record was just re released LP artwork is killer , I have a feeling we getting bloodsport 2 in the works . There’s too much talk about it recently
Daniel Bernhardt rules, i loved his films ever since seeing Bloodsport 2, if hes in it i will watch it. I suppose i think of him like a lost brother of JCVD, he did a very good job on BS2, amazing film.
A long, lost brother, that's what Bernhardt could have been to Van Damme in the sequel. Why did they not atleast discuss the idea of them both co-starring?
@@goreds551 Exactly, VD could do Bloodsport, then Brenhardt could do BS2,3,4 etc. I hope they do something at least, Viking Samurai said it best, it must have Sheldon and star VD. But i want to see that and Bloodsport 2 ! part 2 lol.
Bloodsport 2 was the best of the Bernhardt sequels. The rest were utter garbage. BS2 was not perfect and had its flaws, although the fight scenes were spectacularly choreographed. To this day there is a scene in that movie that I will never forget. It's where Bernhardt's co-star friend did a jump flip kicking the other guy in the face. It lasted a second and was not speeded up. I would love Viking Samurai do a talk on that movie, it's action scenes, and how the Bernhardt sequels came to be.
@@ianfrench1577 The big Asian lad in Bloodsport 2 was amazing too, the Chung Lee bad guy. BS2 did have a good story. First time i saw Bs2 i was laughing because DB is so tall next to some of the other cast and he really sells every punch and kick. But he keeps the act up and by the end i bought into the whole thing .Similar to King of Kickboxers its very cartoonish and has heart, basically its fun, instead of being an oscar winning, emotion and brain drainer.
VikingSamurai, thanks for the upload. This is a fascinating insight into a movie that could and should have been made. Could you ask Sheldon why Bernhardt could not have been given a second lead role in the sequel. If I were Van Damme I would atleast have discussed the idea with Bernhardt and I would have offered Bernhardt extra money and ask for Sheldon to direct it in return.
Watching this makes me wanna burst into tears😢 god i wish this happened i know everyone here would have wanted… still hoping they make a Bloodsport sequel ❤️💪 with JVCD
Sheldon Lettich wrote some of my favorite action movies from my childhood
I can't believe I missed this video. Thank you again VS!!!!!
We need this movie!
I kinda liked bloodsport 2 but yeah a true sequel with van damme would of been better
I think what also hurt the project was there was too much of a gap between the first Bloodsport in 1988 and Bloodsport 2 in 1996. If the script had been written earlier by writer/director Sheldon Lettich and the project started earlier with Van Damme again playing the lead role there would have been a better chance of a true sequel although would it have measured up to the first one we may never know.
I have seen Jean Claude Damme and Daniel Bernhardt E'm Kill All movie . Their fight Scenes were awesome. I was a huge fan of their action movies 🤟🤟😎😎. Yes, it is time to do a reboot or sequel for Bloodsport. Daniel is a super nice guy in every interview instead of the characters he plays Action movies.
Its cool to hear this story man what could have been with a New Bloodsport I think they can still do it VD and Sheldon should give it a go I am sure deep down VD wants to revisit this character and movie and really put a good finishing touch on it. Bernhardt now is apart of 87 elevn action team he had know chad for years and ask to do that now he does the action stunt fighting now he says he likes it he not really concern now with leading roles in movies anymore. He also said the Bloodsport movies he did we don't talk about them he said in a joking laughable way you can see him when Scott adkins art of action interviews him
Keep up awesome content. You and JCVD interview needs to happen
Van Damm and Bolo need to be in a new Bloodsport
Viking Samuri I enjoyed this interview however, I hope you're able to get Van Damme on your podcast someday for an interview.
I would like to see a sequel with Bolo and Jean-Claude directed by Sheldon and also including the real Frank Dux because every film Frank is on the set turns out great. Jean-Claude should play as Frank Dux and leave the name alone. Serious, I’d pay anything to see a sequel based off of the original film full of Easter eggs for the fans. We need this film to happen. Include Frank Dux over in vegas… This Will Be Magic!
DId you ever see, or cover, Lady Bloodfight? I remember at the time people saying it was the "all-female Bloodsport", like it was an official reboot of sorts. I don't know if that's true, but they do fight in a "Kumite". I didn't think it was too bad. :)
I may cover it in the future.
Keep up the good work Viking Samurai!
This is fantastic trivia . Unfortunately I think it's too late for J C VD to attempt this role again.
His last movie endeavors were bombs. An older man now that's away from the mainstream public lights...yah..don't see it happening . Would be amazing , tho ! The fan in me would want to see it.
Great interview. So interesting hearing this story.
Fun fact, Daniel Bernhardt now works alongside Chad Stahelski who he met while doing Bloodsport 2 and 3. Chad played a fighter named Max Omega and he choreographed he and Bernhardts first fight together.
You are really good bro
Bloodsport was such an inspirational movie... hands down a 10 from beginning to end... a sequel in my opinion would be feasting financially from the success of the original ... a sequel would never reach the potential of the first(the quest) for example.... some movies should never be stretched or duplicated!!!
I didnt even realize there was a 2,3 or 4 of Bloodsport...lmao
Would've been cool to see a new Bloodsport with Van Damme. I'm a fan of Daniel Bernhardt and actually own all the bloodsport movies. I really liked the second one with him in it, whistle not as good as the original i remember loving the fight scenes. I enjoyed watching the Mortal Kombat Conquest TV series which stared him back in the day. From Daniels point of view i agree with him, however as a massive Van Damme fan i am disappointed the movie new seen the light. Entirely grateful for Sheldon Lettich and the movies he's made with Van Damme which are a big part of my life and some of my best movies ever. As always great Video @Viking Samurai!!, keep em coming.
Loved the sequels Daniel certainly did a wonderful job in reprising van dammes role unpopular to everyone's opinion I don't even mind number 4 just because I love bernhardt now you've done bloodsport sequels you must do kickboxer sequels with Sasha Mitchell interviewing him would be amazing
Hell yes.
Fascinating video! Thank you!
Really hope they get Van Damme in a new bloodsport soon. Have Bolo return as Chong Li and have his legit son David be his protege and the new antag. That'd be sick!
Sheldon Lettich is a genius. Period. Full stop.
First off as an independent producer I believe every word of this. Bernhardt could have and should have wanted to be an executive producer on that project and it would have made bucks and boost everyone's filmography.
No one would say hey let's let Daniel Bernhardt direct let alone star, seriously, it would never get any kind of distribution of alone box office.
He got greedy and his ego got the best of him, this story isn't gonna help what people think of him rn
I wouldn't say its that simple. Look at Stahelski, he has the same background as Bernhardt in stunts and fight choreography.
Look how good a director Stahelski has turned out to be. Bernhardt could be another great director in waiting. He definitely has the experience to be given a shot.
I think a lot of Stunt guys who have second unit directing experience can be given a chance.
Me personally, I would encourage them to try Jesse V Johnson (avengement, debt collectors). That guy has some excellent directing experience and output.
I’m personally a huge fan of both Vanne Damme and Bernheart. It’s really a shame that bad blood developed because a soft reboot/team up double lead picture could have been sweet. Vanne Damme is obviously the bigger star but Bernhearts still got some really nice kicks and his acting chops are seriously underrated. Also I saw a short he directed a couple years ago and it was quite good.
"It's a Shame" no it's a goddam Greek tragedy if you ask me, I would love to see a sequel to such a iconic 80's classic of movies. All we can do is keep our fingers cross and Maybe they might actually do it. I liked the video boss, I laughed at your double take when you heard about Burnheart directing it, that shit was funny.
Daniel had a decent role in Extraction 2 (and a sick haircut). I was a fan of his from the first two Bloodsport sequels (the third is seriously cheap), but I went off him when the Bloodsport reboot fell apart, as I remember reading Sheldon’s updates on the Van Damme fan forum, where he basically said it was Daniel’s ego that killed it. Still, I’m glad to see he’s still getting decent roles.
A Bloodsport sequel would be awesome they wrote in with some similarities to Rocky IV and V mixed. Where maybe Van Damme is too old to fight and he's training a young fighter, but the young fighter is killed in some way, either in the ring or by some goons outside the ring, then Van Damme has to raise through the ranks as an old man like the 2006 Rocky.
I can totally empathise for Daniel... it would feel like uve been betrayed and spat on yet it is a case of taking deep reflection on the whole enterprise that is Bloodsport, recognising that the sequels that are didnt work, and that Bs1 is the most iconic martial arts movie to date.. so it would take a brave and honest Daniel to accept something thats a lot bigger than him ... to remove himself, his ego and let be what is.. and let fans get to experience a sequel to Bloodsport... i would fucking love that...
Without Daniel Bernhardt Chad stalesky getting constant stunt and choreography work we might not get matrix or John wick films
We got:
Blood Fight
Blood match
Death sport
Shootfighter
Pit Fighter
On and on, every producer was trying to cash in the Bloodsport phenomenon.
For me Kickboxer was my Bloodsport 2.
They are JCVD' two best imo.
I love Daniel Bernhardt and his first two Bloodsport sequels, that in no way manage to come close to what the original was, but, you know... The fourth movie must have been one of the worst movies I've ever seen in my life and I would be scared of what would happen if A New Beginning actually happened with him behind the cameras.
Daniel Bernhardt. Could have played a Chong Lee, type of villain. That would be a significant role for him to play. That would have been good!
Hollywood running out of ideas could be a blessing for us fans of old action movies
Real cool interview! 👊🤜 😎 curious to know what road Ray Jackson, Helmer & Rollins, Jenny and Bolo went on after the first kumite. Also what became of Frank Dux when he returned to the U.S. after going awol and winning the kumite
Sheldon Lettich telling stories about Van Damme and Bernhardt? Count me in!
That would have been great to see part 2 of bloodsport with van damme shame it's not happening
There has to be alternate universe where this movie got made and viking samurai is asking Sheldon Lettich about his directing process while filming the movie, I wish I lived in that one.
You're absolutely right 💯 we don't want to see anyone else starring in bloodsport other than van Damme. I'm afraid Daniel just doesn't have the charisma and screen presence to pull it off but that's just my opinion. BTW you're an absolute genius with your editing with the lines, you get nothing, you lose, good day sir. Also the line, you stubborn stupid silly man had me in tears laughing. What a sense of humour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sheldon Lettich 🤝... It's only a matter of time for Chad n Alex to show up
In all honesty Bloodsport 2 was a pretty good movie but obviously if you're going to produce a new Bloodsport everyone wants Van Damme as the lead and I'm not surprised it didn't happen in the end.
It would have been cool to see some fighting techniques that was in the movie perfect weapon fighting scenes.
I'm wondering why they didn't at least offer Bernhardt the main villain role to get the movie made? A final fight between JC & Bernhardt 20 years ago could have been a really good one since Bernhardt is a really good fighter & Van Damme was still fairly young at the time to do more than he can nowadays.
Daniel was also in the "Mortal Kombat Conquest" series. :)
Double impact is my favorite van damme movie , underrated.
Wasn't Lady Bloodfight some kind of remake of Bloodsport? There are few references here and there.
Imagine Bernhardt and Van Damme in the same Bloodsport movie, Alex Cardo and Frank Dux kicking the shit out of each other.
Wow I always wonder what happened with part two they should have try to make Daniel a main villain vs Van damn in the tournament and make a nice choreographed fight sucks
Priceless 💪🎥❤️😎👍
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For me bloodsport 2 was just a minor curiosity...I saw it in the video rental shop one day and rented it simply because it had the "bloodsport" name on the box ...that was about as good as it got ...don't get me wrong bernhardt looks good his kicks look OK but in my mind watching it I'm like " but it aint van damme "
If a reboot occurs, Viking samurai, you should do the role of frank dux, since you took the time to research and actually talked to frank.
Would been cool/ mind blowing fan of both jcvd and Bernhardt bloodsport movies if Daniel Bernhardt had been a final big fight in movie jvcd vs Daniel Bernhardt! That be Awesome to see!
Amazing video 👍. Would please consider interviewing Paul Hertzog the composer of bloodsport and kickboxer. His music was extraordinary.
Daniel directing it would have made a lot more sense if it was direct-to-video. He probably wasn't expecting the Italian guy to want to make it theatrical.
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I NEEEEED this book.
Nobady was thinking about a prequel...SHINGO STORY!!
What happened to Sheldon Lettich's eye? Honestly, I liked the look with the one eye closed, he looked like a transhuman mechanical Terminator.
Great film maker
He needs to find the script and talk about it in full.
Wish that sheldon brings van damme back on his movies.
I think it would also be really cool if you did more van damme movies uploads and break down the fight scenes what you loved or hated or could of been better.
Benhardt ahould take what he can get. Be a supporting character or even some kumite fighter and be happy in the reboot.
I don't have respect for van Damme, since knowing of his lifestyle. I've seen other people from southern Belgium who act exactly like him. Bad mentality. That being said, Daniel Bernhard must be respected for his Bloodsport movies. We get caught up with individuals in movies and can't think outside of that. I've not seend BS2 or 3,4,5 but I'm looking forward to it. And FRANK DUX is the man who created the story for BS! Love him before anyone else!
Best youtuber ever! Great interview.
Make Blood Sport into a series like how they did with Cobra Kai that's what I want to see
Maybe they could do a bloodsport 5 with van damme and bernhardt reprising their roles as dux and cardo together fighting a UFC style underground street fighting kumite with MMA and weapons
Dam was thinking of the women beater that replaced him in kickboxer
Maybe because van damage started taking cocaine and living that party lifestyle is the real reason
I actually didn't mind bloodsport 2. Go's to Thailand steals a sword meant for winner of the next kumite. Gets arrested and betrayed from a friend. Ends up in a thai prison. Learns the iron hand technique from a martial arts master he's meets in prison. Uses it in the kumite and wins. But 3 and 4 for a bit average I thought. But sheldon lettich should definitely been able to make a bloodsport reboot. Great director. Another great video from Viking samuri