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- September 20, 2019
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Rocky Hated Dolph
Sylvester Stallone teases some future projects with Rocky IV rival Dolph Lundgren.
What caused Sylvester Stallone to dislike Dolph Lundgren in real life?
Sylvester Stallone is a well-known Hollywood actor and filmmaker, best known for his iconic performances in the Rocky film series. Stallone has held a significant position in the film industry for decades, having garnered a large fan following due to his impressive performances.
However, during an interview, Stallone revealed that he genuinely disliked his on-screen nemesis in Rocky IV, Dolph Lundgren, in real life as well. He explained that Lundgren was too convincing in his role as Ivan Drago and made Stallone’s dislike for him grow. Stallone elaborated that Lundgren’s disregard for the wellbeing of others on set was one of the reasons for his disdain.
Stallone further explained that during the iconic boxing match scene between Rocky and Drago in Rocky IV, Lundgren intentionally hit Stallone hard, causing him injuries. Stallone needed to be hospitalized due to a rib injury, and it caused a pause in shooting for few weeks because of its severity. Stallone explained that Lundgren’s actions were unnecessary and took things far.
However, despite his dislike for Lundgren in real life, Stallone still hands him with due credit for his excellent portrayal of Drago in the movie. And it’s evident from the audiences’ reactions to the film, that everyone agrees with this point.
In conclusion, Stallone’s dislike for Lundgren, his on-screen nemesis, in real life was due to his overly aggressive behavior on set. While this behavior resulted in Stallone’s injury, Stallone still acknowledges Lundgren’s acting abilities and his impeccable portrayal of Ivan Drago in Rocky IV.
At the end of the day, it is clear that audiences loved their performances and will continue to hold Rocky IV and the characters of Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago in their hearts for years to come.
