According to insider Daniel Richtman, Sylvester Stallone is said to be gearing up for another round as the boxer (turned boxing mentor) as a new Rocky movie is in development.
Over the span of 42 years, Stallone has championed our screens as the iconic character, Rocky Balboa. Fans were first introduced to the loveable underdog back in 1976 and were instantly drawn to his undeniable grit and sleepy-eyed charm. However, following the premiere of Creed II, fans were saddened to hear that Stallone would be stepping away from his role as the Italian Stallion – although it now seems that the filmmaker and actor is not quite ready to let go of the role that has solidified him as a household name.
As for when the new movie will happen, nothing is official yet. However, producer Irvin Winkler’s has mentioned that negotiations are underway for the 74-year-old actor to write and star in the movie.
When asked if he would reappear as the beloved character on the big screen, Stallone said there is a “good chance that Rocky may ride again.” As for what the story of the new Rocky movie would be, Stallone said:
“Rocky meets a young, angry person who got stuck in this country when he comes to see his sister. He takes him into his life, and unbelievable adventures begin, and they wind up south of the border. It’s very, very timely.”
CREED II, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures film.
Despite Stallone having reprised his renowned role in the Creed movies, it has been 13 years since the beloved character has been the star of his own movie. The last film in the Rocky Balboa narrative was released back in 2006, and although the character has certainly moved along in years since then, there is still so much that Rocky has to offer us.
Although the current pandemic will presumably slow down progress on the upcoming movie, I am sure fans are looking forward to seeing the retired heavyweight champion dance around the ring again.
I would gladly see another Rocky movie. I’m sorry they killed off Apollo Creed I think a Rocky revision with Carl Weathers would’ve been great. I have Roku, Redbox, Amazon Prime and although there are tons of movies out there it isn’t many good ones. So yes dust those 74 year old gloves off and get back in the ring Grandpa rocky!!
One thing I can’t stand is, when some people try to tell you what you should do with your life…If Sylvester Stallone wants to make 50 Rocky movies, then I say, “Go For It!!”
i like to see stallone vs terminator arnold in a rocky bout and in return see a terminator with arnolr and stallone as terminators as a final send off
I love all the Rocky movies, including both Creed film. But there’s got to be an end at some point, and I think Creed II was a good way to bring the franchise to an end.
Most recently, Stallone talked about a new film where he would be mentoring a young boxer. Didn’t his character just do that in that last 2 Creed films? Didn’t he also do that with much less success in ROCKY 5? So, what would be different about this? Nothing. Also, he put a nice ending on Rocky’s involvement with boxing in the final scenes of Creed 2. He helped Creed Jr. win again and he quit and moved on, by leaving town, to make amends with his son and to meet his grandkid. Great ending. To have him come back and coach someone else (and a character with no tie to the original films) would be pointless. We all love the Rocky character, but it is over.
Love all the movies but there comes a time when you need to hang it up and enjoy what life you have left.
I will get in line to see another Rocky. Over the years have met Mr. Stallone at The L A Equestrian center, always generous to fans for a quick phone picture. Go Rocky