Sylvester Stallone

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2017

The Expendables

Barney Ross, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, is the central figure in The Expendables film franchise. He leads a tight-knit group of highly skilled mercenaries, operating outside the bounds of conventional warfare.

Ross is a former U.S. Army Ranger who now heads the Expendables. He's a master strategist, weapons expert, and hand-to-hand combatant. He is characterized by his stoicism, unwavering loyalty to his team, and a complex moral code.

He is deeply affected by the dangers inherent in his profession and burdened by the losses the team has suffered. He takes responsibility for their well-being, which often leads to internal conflict.

Over the course of the series, Ross grapples with the consequences of his actions and attempts to maintain his humanity amidst the brutal realities of his work. Despite his hardened exterior, he demonstrates a capacity for compassion and self-sacrifice.