Jones steps into Seagal role

Actor Vinnie Jones is set to become Hollywood's favourite tough guy - the former soccer player has reportedly replaced Steven Seagal in a new action blockbuster.

Jones, who has enjoyed a string of high profile film roles since he quit his sports career, has signed on to star in Weapon alongside another action man - Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Seagal was recently said to be in talks to act alongside Van Damme as a pair of assassins who track down the head of drug cartel.

But Seagal turned the project down and has been replaced by Jones, according to Moviehole.net.

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