A father and son working as security guards for an armored car company encounter a team of would-be robbers on a bridge. The only other time Sly played an antagonist was in Robert Rodriguez’s Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over in 2003.
Armored cash transports rely heavily on GPS tracking systems to improve their security. If something goes wrong, be it an accident, an attack or an unexpected stop, GPS data helps first responders understand the situation and get to the vehicle quickly.
“Justin Routt didn’t direct anything,” said Steve Noell, the lead supporting actor in “Armor.” “He was just there. Randall Emmett was the one who made all the decisions.” Justin Routt was listed as the director on the call sheet when Stallone arrived for his only day of filming.
That morning, around 7:10 a.m., Randall Emmett approached several directors as they prepared for the day, including the director of photography, according to several crew members. When Stallone arrived, Randall asked the director of photography to come in and talk to Sly,” said a person who was on the set that day.
I want you to tell me this shoot is going badly and I need to take control of the ship.’” Producers initially told Mississippi officials that “Armor” would be a 15-day shoot, records show. Producers later cut it to 10 days, people familiar with the matter said.