Sylvester Stallone revealed that his life took a significant turn at the age of 12 after watching the 1958 Hollywood adventure fantasy film Hercules, starring Steve Reeves. During a discussion at the Toronto Film Festival, Stallone expressed how he was fortunate to grow up during the golden era of cinema, emphasizing that while dialogue held importance, it was the physical embodiment of defying challenges that truly resonated with him in films rooted in ancient mythology.
Comic books played a significant role in shaping his early daydreams of action heroes. Stallone explained that his inspiration stemmed from the idea of stepping in to help, not necessarily as a superhero, but as an ordinary person thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
Sylvester Stallone Has One Regret In His Career
Sylvester Stallone’s enduring presence in Hollywood, spanning his roles as an actor, writer, and producer, extends all the way back to 1976. Over his career, he has been part of more than 50 films, collectively amassing around $3 billion in box office earnings. Stallone shared his astonishment when revisiting clips from his early TV appearances in the 1980s, used to promote his initial Rocky films.
Stallone told The Hollywood Reporter:
“Truly, I have to apologize. My ego was so out of control,” he said.
Stallone’s conversation about his Hollywood journey aligns with the premiere of “Sly,” a comprehensive documentary about his career directed by Thom Zimny, which is set to close the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with a glamorous world premiere at Roy Thomson Hall on September 16th.
Sylvester Stallone has made his mark in the world of entertainment as a versatile figure, excelling in roles as a writer, director, actor, and producer. His films have amassed a total of over $4.5 billion. His most iconic works include the Rocky franchise, the Creed spinoffs, The Expendables series, Demolition Man, Cliffhanger, and Cop Land. Stallone has recently expanded his horizons to television, taking on the character Dwight Manfredi in the Paramount+ dramedy Tulsa King.
Sylvester Stallone Constantly Bothered his The Expendables’ Co-star
In an interview featured on the show In Depth With Graham Bensinger (via Variety), Dolph Lundgren made a surprising revelation. He disclosed that during the production of the star-studded action film The Expendables in 2010, he came very close to engaging in a physical altercation with his co-star and the film’s director, Sylvester Stallone.
Lundgren told Graham Bensinger (via Variety):
“We had some good times and bad times, kinda like family to some degree. He was very harsh on me in a scene in ‘The Expendables’ where he kinda yelled at me in front of the whole crew and had me do about 20 takes on a scene.”
Lundgren delved further into the incident, vividly recounting how he was consumed by emotions, even to the point of tears during a lunch break. He openly discussed his feelings with his wife, venting his pent-up frustration and anger directed at Stallone. At one point, Lundgren even contemplated leaving the film if Stallone continued to provoke him. The atmosphere on set grew increasingly strained, but then Stallone took the initiative. He approached Lundgren and offered a heartfelt apology for his actions.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter, Variety
