Released in 1998, is a unique entry in the sci-fi action franchise that most fans today consider "lost" or non-canonical. Produced by Skyvision Entertainment after the original studio, Carolco, went bankrupt, it was filmed back-to-back with its predecessor, Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms . 1. Production and Context
Played by Chandra West , replacing Ally Walker. Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business
Played by former football player Matt Battaglia , replacing Jean-Claude Van Damme. Released in 1998, is a unique entry in
Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business – The Forgotten Sequel Production and Context Played by Chandra West ,
Originally intended as a "backdoor pilot" for a television series, the film premiered on Showtime (then The Movie Channel) before moving to the direct-to-video market. Because the creators of the original 1992 hit were not involved, the lead roles were recast:
The story picks up immediately after the events of the second film. Luc Deveraux and journalist Veronica Roberts are in hiding while trying to expose the UniSol program. The conflict escalates when a group of mercenaries, working under a corrupt CIA director, takes control of a new line of Universal Soldiers to smuggle diamonds.
Notably featured Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds as the CIA Deputy Director overseeing the program. 2. Plot Summary