Sylvester Stallone May Be Done Playing Rocky Balboa After ‘Creed II’

Creed II star Sylvester Stallone posted a video on his official Instagram account in which he suggested his time playing Rocky Balboa has come to an end.

Although Sylvester Stallone originally concluded Rocky Balboa’s story in 2006, the acclaimed actor reprised the role when director Ryan Coogler presented the concept of Creed, which involved the aging boxer training the son of Rocky’s deceased friend Apollo Creed. Now, Stallone has shared a video in which he addressed some cast and crew members of Creed II and stated that the sequel may mark his final time portraying Rocky:

“Well, this is probably my last rodeo because what I thought happened, and has happened, I never expected. I thought Rocky was over in 2006 [Rocky Balboa]. And I was very happy with that. Then all of a sudden this young man presented himself and the whole story changed. It went on to a new generation. New problems. New adventures. And I couldn’t be happier as I step back because my story has been told, there’s a whole new world that’s going to be opening up with the audience, with this generation. Now you [Michael B. Jordan], have to carry the mantle.”

Stallone also included a caption with the video stating that Rocky will live on in the fans:

“It’s been my Ultimate privilege to have been able to create and play this meaningful character. Though it breaks my heart, Sadly all things must pass… and end. I love you Kind and generous people , and The most wonderful thing of all , is that ROCKY will never die because he lives on in you ….”

You can check out Sylvester Stallone’s Instagram post below!

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Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.

Directed by Steven Caple Jr. from a script written by Cheo Hodari Coker and Sylvester Stallone, Creed II stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren, Wood Harris, Andre Ward, and Buddy Marcelle.

Creed II will be released in theaters on November 21, 2018.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter