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Sylvester Stallone has left a lasting mark on Hollywood. The actor rose to fame in the 1970s and 80s to become one of the most recognizable faces in the industry after starring as the lead in the 1976 filmRocky. The film follows a struggling boxer, Rocky Balboa’s journey to become a champion. It won several accolades, including three Academy Awards, and has since developed into a franchise, spanning decades with numerous sequels.
However, the 76-year-old actor, who created the franchise, lost its ownership in a deal he signed, and the rights for theRockyfranchise have been in producer Irwin Winkler’s hands since the 1976 film. During his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, theFirst Bloodstar opened up about losing the rights for the franchise and plans for futureRockyfilms.
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Sylvester Stallone Talks About His Return as Rocky Balboa
TheRockyfranchise that started with the 1976 film has since become a cultural phenomenon following Rocky Balboa and Donnie Creed. The film series is now continuing with theCreedfranchise, which was released after the 2006 filmRocky Balboa.WhileSylvester Stallonereprised his role in theCreedfranchise,Rocky Balboabecame his last solo feature in the series.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed that the studio did have plans for moreRockymovies. He shared,“They wanted another Rocky.”Stallone shared that he was willing to film but with one condition.
“I was willing to do it. But I said, “After 45 years, can we change the playing field a little bit? Level it out? Can’t I get a piece of what I created all these years ago?”
The actor shared that he wanted them to give him some rights to the character and the franchise, as it was created by him. However, he has not seen any progress in the subject matter, and theRambostar believes that he might never get the rights to the franchise.
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Sylvester Stallone Believes He Would Never Get the Rights ForRocky
In July 2022, Sylvester Stallone shared an Instagram post criticizing the producer of theRockyandCreedfranchise, Irwin Winkler, and his son David Winkler. In a following post, he asked to have his rights for the character back, saying,“I really would like [to] have at least a little WHAT’s LEFT of my RIGHTS back, before passing it on to ONLY YOUR CHILDREN.”
He said that he also wish to leave something ofRockyfor his children, as he called it a“painful subject.”When asked if his posts have led to any progress in the matter theEscape Planstar said, “No. It’s never gonna happen.”
“It was a deal that was done unbeknownst to me by people that I thought were close to me and they basically gave away whatever rights I would have had.”
He explained that he was so excited about his work that he did not understand that it was all business. He claimed that people who did nothing to develop the character have its control, and he does not“own any of it.”Stallone has been associated as a producer for everyCreedfilm.
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Source:The Hollywood Reporter
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
