In an interview with HeyUGuys, Jaa revealed that Diesel pleaded with him to make Hollywood films. He satisfied him to look in “Livid 7,” which, regardless of the demise of star Paul Walker, went on to turn into the highest-grossing movie so far within the franchise’s historical past. Diesel was massively appreciative of Jaa’s contributions and yearned to work with him once more.

As Jaa advised HeyUGuys:

“[Diesel] stated, ‘Oh Tony, you are a fortunate appeal. You are a fortunate appeal, you recognize? You are fortunate, you make me fortunate!’ Allure, yeah. I feel it is like a sibling’s connection. The identical concept. We now have the identical concept. That’s, the right way to make a film entertaining for the viewers, for the younger technology. Make individuals excited, make individuals glad.”

Jaa was moved sufficient by Diesel’s effusiveness that he signed on for a job in “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” as Donnie Yen’s prime lackey. It is a disappointingly limp film given the mixed martial arts abilities of Yen and Jaa, however the movie was successful globally and expanded Jaa’s viewers. Six years later, Jaa is ready to deliver his fight experience to the wrapped-in-2021 “The Expendables 4,” the place he’ll be a part of a, relative to the earlier installments, pared down crew of motion stars together with Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, and Megan Fox. 

Lionsgate will launch the movie on September 22, 2023.