Famous faces pop up in Machete sequel

A whole host of big names are back for the sequel to the 2010 movie 'Machete' about a no-nonsense Mexican avenger.

The sequel 'Machete Kills' sees the anti-hero go up against famous faces, including Lady Gaga's.

The world premiere in Los Angeles saw some big stars come out including Mel Gibson who plays the arms dealer who goes up against Machete, played by Danny Trejo, in this modern day B-movie.

(SOUNDBITE) Actor Danny Trejo (English), saying:

"A lot of time when you work with actors they feel like they have something to prove. Nobody in this cast has anything to prove. It's just bad asses! It was so much fun to just come in with all egos left at the door and you just hit it."

And the influx of big names is all down to innovative director Robert Rodriguez.

(SOUNDBITE) Director Robert Rodriguez (English), saying:

"This was a chance to come and be really fun and bold and memorable. So, when I called them, 'Oh yeah, we love 'Machete,' we will si