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Sylvester Stallone’s career as an actor in Hollywood is legendary. He has appeared in more than 50 films since 1976 that have collectively grossed about $3 billion at the box office. His prominent works inRockyandRambofranchises have established him as an A-lister action star, the status he carried forward in the rather more recentThe Expendables.
Like his friend andEscape Planco-star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the-76-year-old actor is also keen on being fit. He often hit the gym, pumping iron, staying fit for the movie roles, He’s still working in Hollywood as an A-lister producing several successful movies.
In an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterat the actor’s “barn” at his ranch house in Hidden Hills, California he revealed so many personal details of his life.
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How Does Sylvester Stallone Feel About His Age?
The reporter from the outlet asked the actor about an incident that happened on the set ofTulsa Kingwhile shooting the pilot scene where his character Dwight, sleeps with a woman and then she asks the actor’s age. Upon revealing his age,“she flees the room in horror.”
Responding to the actor said,“I kind of felt kind of how I played it. Like, I’m almost apologizing — I’m sorry.”
“I didn’t know. It crept on me that fast. I’m the oldest guy on the show’s set. I could be some of these people’s grandfather. So [the scene] was quite flattering and also quite depressing.”
Discussing his age theRamboactor said,“I feel very immature. I’ve always been averse to the quote “Act your age.” Or “Age gracefully.” How do you age gracefully? There’s nothing graceful about you.”
“The older I get, the more I try to embrace my inner kid. The only way I really feel my age is because I’ve had so many injuries. I’ve had five back operations, three neck fusions, both shoulders done, knees, ankles, fist — you name it. It’s been more than 25 times that I’ve been put out. So that I feel.”
However, the actor feel really good after warming up and said that he never run out of gas.
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The Best, The Worst, and Most Underrated Movie of Sylvester Stallone
Sports dramaRocky Balboais the best film ofSylvester Stallone’scareer where he played the lead, Rocky Balboa, and directed the 2006 movie. American buddy cop action comedy,Stop! Or My Mom Will Shootdirected by Roger Spottiswoode is considered the worst movie he appeared in.
The actor thinks thatGet Carteris his most underrated film.“That was a big disappointment,”the actor said.
The actor also thought that“Cop Land was going to do a little better.”
Further, the actor said that he was offered $34 million in 1989s, the highest in his life, but turned downRambo III.“For real. That’s not a joke. Oh boy, what an idiot. Now I think about that and … wow,”he said. In today’s economy, the sum would be approximately $85 million.
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Sylvester Stallone on Using Drugs
When the reporter asked him if he ever used drugs, theRockyactor said,“Amazingly, never.”Soon, he recalls,“I tried it once and it was no good.”
“I was doing Rocky III and had to get down to a certain weight — too thin, actually. I was drinking 20, 30 cups of coffee a day and eating tuna fish. Somebody goes, ’Try this Dexedrine.” And then I didn’t know where I was — I’m directing on a rocket ship. I’m (imitates grinding his jaw) and my tongue was stuck to the roof of my mouth. I said, “That’s it.”
The actor is known for his health-conscious lifestyle, shaping his physic in the gym, and preparing his role for films he does best.
Stallone will appear as Stakar Ogord in Marvel Studios’ Phase-5 movieGuardians ofThe Galaxy Vol 3.Also, he’s set to reprise his role, Barney Ross in his most anticipatedThe Expendables 4.
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol 3is scheduled to release on 21 July 2025.
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Source:The Hollywood Reporter.
Lachit Roy
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Lachit Roy is a seasoned writer specializing in science and entertainment news. Armed with a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Tezpur University, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his craft.Lachit is particularly passionate about crafting engaging content on entertainment news and trends. A dedicated movie enthusiast, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the cinematic world and takes joy in disseminating the latest updates to the global fandom. When not immersed in writing, Lachit can be found indulging in his love for movies and series, occasionally tending to his garden, but predominantly expanding his expertise in the realms of his interests.
