Megastar Sylvester Stallone has been a prominent action figure in the entertainment industry. Stallone gained initial stardom by playing the role of a boxer Rocky Balboa in the Rocky franchise and films like Rambo. These films became a cultural phenomenon in the 70s and have reached a cult classic status since then.
In his decades-long career, Stallone has done predominantly action films and established himself as an action god of Hollywood. It is slightly surprising that after being in the genre for the entirety of his career, Stallone has now chosen to change paths and delve into murder mystery. Here’s what we know of his new endeavor.
Sylvester Stallone’s New Film Is Not An Action Flick
Sylvester Stallone is celebrated worldwide as an ultimate action superstar. His effort to bring back the magic of action from the earlier decades with the Expendables franchise was a great success. After reigning the genre for almost seven decades, Stallone has chosen to make a change in his film choices.
Epiphany will see Sylvester Stallone returning to the icy streets of Philadelphia as a soon-to-retire detective is Sylvester Stallone (via Deadline). Accompanied by a younger cop and a former priest, he is set on finding the person who’s on a killing spree in the keystone state.
It is interesting how a quintessential action hero like Stallone has pivoted paths and changed genres. The film was released under Balboa Pictures, which is Stallone’s own production company. Stallone venturing into the crime-drama genre has sent shockwaves in the industry. Fans of the legend are taken aback by the news. It will be interesting to see him in a different kind of bloodbath.
Sylvester Stallone’s Future Plans
Sylvester Stallone is enthusiastic about his work and it shows in his tireless efforts. After working for decades, he continues to be a favorite entertainer among fans. He also has multiple projects in the pipeline; including both film and TV.
Some of those projects include a sequel to Cliffhanger, the infamous action thriller from the 90s. Another action film called Armored is also in production. Directed by Justin Routt, this film follows a father-son duo, who work as security guards for an armored truck company and get trapped on a bridge due to a robbery attempt. How they ensure their survival makes for an enthralling storyline.
Known to never rest for long, Stallone is always indulging himself in one project or another. Be it as a lead in the film, a producer, or a screenwriter, he has delivered hits after hits. The change he has made in his film choices opens a wide array of possibilities. It will be fun to find out what other things the Rambo star taps into.
Stallone has several film and television projects in the works, including a sequel to the 1993 action thriller Cliffhanger and a lead role in the Justin Routt-directed action film Armored, focusing on a father and son working as security guards for an armored truck company who encounter a team of would-be robbers while on a bridge. They become trapped and must devise a plan to escape and ensure their survival.
