Sylvester Stallone was a nobody when he, tired of being rejected and miscast, decided to write his own movie script. The script not only led to the making of one of the best sports drama films of all time, Rocky, but laid the foundation of a successful franchise, and made Stallone a worldwide superstar.
Now an established actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, Stallone owes much of his success to the Rocky franchise, but neither the actor nor his fans are done with the story of Rocky Balboa. Having revealed his plans to make a prequel, the actor recently shared some tidbits about what he has been cooking. And his statement has fans convinced that it is another masterpiece in the making.
Sylvester Stallone Reveals His Plans for Rocky Prequel
Sylvester Stallone has starred in several iconic movies and characters but his portrayal of Rocky Balboa remains special for several reasons. Not only was Rocky his brainchild but the reason the poor club fighter became one of cinema’s most iconic characters is largely because of Stallone’s impeccable portrayal.
After spawning 5 more movies and three Creed movies, fans continue to adore the Italian Stallion and have been dying to know more about him ever since the Hollywood legend teased a Rocky prequel series in a 2021 Instagram post. After years of waiting, the Rocky star finally revealed a small tidbit of what he has written so far in a recent interview with Inspire Me.
The Rocky prequel is very near and dear to my heart. I wrote a few pages of it, and it just seems to write itself. Seeing Adrian at 15, Rocky at 17, Paulie moving into a new neighborhood, Rocky’s your bad boy. It’s almost like Lady and the Tramp, but with real people. It’s going to be wonderful.
An exciting update, if this storyline actually comes about it will be entertaining to see the origin story of the fighter as well as Talia Shire’ Adrian and Burt Young’s Paulie. Having portrayed Balboa in over 6 films and two Creed films, Stallone would have to rope in a younger actor to star in a Rocky prequel.
And fans certainly cannot wait to see how that plays out, especially when Stallone’s million-dollar idea can take the beloved franchise to new heights and revive it with a bang!
Fans Excited After Knowing Sylvester Stallone’s Plans for Rocky Prequel
Sylvester Stallone’s recent revelation about the Rocky prequel has captured the attention of fans, many of whom are looking forward to seeing the origin story of iconic characters they have come to love with time. With Rocky, Adrian, and Paulie as teenage characters, the Hollywood star compared his take on the prequel to the animated Lady and the Tramp.
Promising it to be a blend of romance and gritty realism, fans of the actor were quick to exclaim on social media that they are ready and seated for the upcoming potential series.
With fan expectations already sky-high, Stallone’s statement promises the Rocky prequel will be a heartfelt exploration of the beloved character. His enthusiasm has only heightened the anticipation and we, for one, cannot wait to witness the events that shaped Rocky Balboa’s journey and a chance to see these beloved characters in a new light.
More details for the said Rocky prequel and its possible release date are yet to be revealed.
All Rocky movies are available to be streamed on Max.
