Sylvester Stallone has been an inspiration for many Hollywood legends. Stallone was one of the top performers who created the best action films in the 1970s and 1980s. The inspiration behind the 76-year-old actor’s amazing action flicks has always piqued the interest of many people.
The Creed actor once disclosed where he went when he is seeking ideas for an action movie. Jackie Chan was overjoyed when Stallone revealed that his films have served as an inspiration for him.
Sylvester Stallone invited Jackie Chan to the premiere of his movie
Jackie Chan’s book Never Grow Up also had a part dedicated to Sylvester Stallone, where he wrote about his meeting with the 76-year-old actor. In the book, the Police Story actor mentioned that the Rocky Balboa actor invited him to the premiere of his movie at his house. The 69-year-old actor went to his house and saw the collection of the artwork he owned and got a sneak peek of the Creed II actor’s gym as well. Chan wrote that when he went to meet Stallone, he was already shooting for a movie. When he entered the room full of people, Stallone introduced him to everyone and said,
“When we run out of ideas, we watch one of your films. You’ve taught us so much, and we really admire you. Thank you for coming.”
The Rush Hour 2 actor expressed his pride in learning that numerous American stunt teams were aware of his work and were taking inspiration from his films. Stallone and Chan share a great bond and they both respect and love each other’s work.
Jackie Chan rejected the offer to work in The Expendables
Even though Chan is a big admirer of the Rambo actor’s work, there was a time when he rejected an offer to work with Stallone. The Project A actor was offered the star-studded movie The Expendables but Chan wasn’t sure about doing the movie. As there were many big names involved, the 69-year-old actor thought his short appearance in the movie will not make sense. In an interview, Chan explained why he said no to the offer, the Hidden Strike actor said
“This morning I did hear – the office called – Sly wants me for Expendables 4. I said, ‘Okay.’ Because they already asked me to be in two and three, but I refused. Well, I didn’t refuse, but I said, ‘Sly, can’t we just do you and me? Not just a bunch of people and me only coming out for five minutes.’ Because then the audience is, ‘Oh!’ And then I’m gone.”
Chan also made it clear during the same interview, that he didn’t say no to Stallone but he said no to the movie. Reportedly, the Kung Fu Yoga actor found the script boring and he didn’t want to make an appearance just for 5 minutes.
Source: Never Grow Up; Vanguard
