his encouragement. He then strikes a graymail deal with Lawrence, promising to remain silent about the whole thing in exchange for the following: exoneration for all his friends; rebuild the clinic; leave the farmers alone to their herds; finally, for himself, an honorable discharge with full pension, a first-class plane ticket to the city of his choice (Miami), a change of clothes, and one ice-cold beer. Cast Bruce Campbell as Sam Axe Kiele Sanchez as Amanda Maples RonReaco Lee as Ben Delaney Chandra West as Donna Maitland John Diehl as Admiral James G. Lawrence Pedro Pascal as Comandante Veracruz Ilza Rosario as Beatriz Jeffrey Donovan as Michael Westen (cameo) Production Development The film was announced in the summer of 2010 at the annual San Diego Comic-Con, and it was revealed that it would serve as a lead-in to the show's fifth season. Jeffrey Donovan, star of Burn Notice, was later announced to be the director of the film. Donovan had made his directorial debut one year earlier with the Burn Notice fourth season episode "Made Man". Casting The full cast was confirmed by January 2011, and included Bruce Campbell, Chandra West, RonReaco Lee, Kiele Sanchez and John Diehl. Jeffrey Donovan made a small, previously unannounced cameo appearance as Michael Westen, the main character of Burn Notice. Filming Filming began in January 2011 in Bogota, Colombia. Reception The film received mixed reviews. Matt Fowler of IGN gave it a 7 out of 10, calling it an "enjoyable distraction," but adding that it "fails to live up to Sam Axe standards." Scott Von Doviak of the A.V. Club gave the film a B−, explaining that it "sounded promising" but "has the routine rhythms of a straight-to-DVD action movie sequel." He added: "fans should enjoy Campbell's performance, but Sam Axe deserved a more interesting fall." Rob Frappier of Screen Rant wrote that "Matt Nix has done a great job," specifically because of Sam's consistently funny "zingers." He later said that fans would enjoy the film. Ratings The event was viewed by 3.57 million viewers upon its first airing. In the 18–49 demographic, there were 1.44 million viewers. It was the 23rd most-watched show on cable television that week. Home media The DVD release included special features, a mockumentry titled The Fall of Jeffrey Donovan, audio commentary, deleted scenes and a feature at the Comic-Con 2010. References External links 2011 television films 2010s spy