Dolph Lundgren “took to social media to set the record straight” about the latest controversy.Rocky“Right. Variety MGM announced on July 28 that it was developing A “Draco” spinoff movie The announcement was later condemned by the “Rocky” franchise creator and actor, along with screenwriter Robert Laughton. Sylvester Stallone. Lundgren told “Rocky” fans to relax after Stallone spoke out against the film, and he confirmed that he had contacted Stallone about a possible spinoff after assuming that Stallone would automatically be involved.
“To set the record straight about a possible ‘Draco’ spinoff. No approved script, no contracts, no director, I was personally under the impression that my friend Sly Stallone was involved as a producer or even an actor,” Lundgren wrote. “There was a press leak last week, which is unfortunate. In touch with Mr. Balboa – all fans can relax… there you go.”
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Plot details about the “Draco” spinoff have not been released, so it’s unclear when the project was announced whether Lundgren, who made his debut as Ivan Drago in “Rocky IV,” or Florian Mundenua, who portrayed Drago’s son Victor, will be cast.hope II,” will revisit their roles.
“I apologize to the fans, I never wanted the Rocky characters to be exploited by these parasites,” Stallone wrote about the spinoff movie. “So, I have nothing but respect for Dolph, but I want him to tell me what’s going on behind my back. Keep your true friends close.
July isn’t the first time Stallone has talked about the “Rocky” franchise. He previously criticized producer Irwin Winkler for not giving him any control over the series, saying, “After Irwin controlled ‘Rocky’ for over 47 years and now ‘Creed,’ I would like to have at least a little bit. [of] What is left of my rights, before I give it only to your children.
For “Draco,” Lawton was hired as the film’s writer after impressing MGM executives with his spec script, “Becoming Rocky,” about the making of the first “Rocky” movie.
“I am extremely humbled and grateful for this opportunity, and I approach it as a huge fan of the ‘Rocky’ franchise who happens to be a screenwriter,” Lawton said in a statement. Variety.
Ahead of the “Draco” spinoff, Michael B. Directed by Jordan, “Creed III” opens in theaters on March 3, 2023.
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