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Stallone squares up for Rocky VI
By Richard Simpson, Daily Mail
13 October 2005
His last bout was with his protègèturned-rival Tommy Gunn in Rocky V.
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Now, more than 15 years on - and 30 years since first putting on his boxing gloves - Rocky Balboa is making another comeback.
Hollywood sources confirmed last night that Sylvester Stallone has agreed to star in the sixth instalment of the Rocky saga.
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Filming starts in Los Angeles in December and Stallone, who will turn 60 next year, is also lined up to direct.
A spokesman from the star's agent Paul Bloch said: 'There is a script, but it has yet to get the green light.'
This is industry-speak for Stallone being in advanced talks, but having yet to officially announce his commitment to the project.
In Rocky VI, a lonely, poverty-stricken Balboa comes out of retirement and looks to keep his hand in with a few low-profile fights.
But his return to the ring causes a media frenzy and a promoter comes up with the idea that he should fight the heavyweight champion, Mason 'The Line' Dixon.
Stallone is understood to have been back in the gym in preparation for the role.
Although the film is to be made in Los Angeles, it is unclear whether it will be set in Rocky's hometown of Philadelphia. The supporting cast has not been announced.
Rocky will signal something of a renaissance for 59-year- old Stallone, who will turn 60 during filming, and comes as he attempts to revive his other career-defining role, Rambo.
The fourth film in that series is currently in pre-production and will also be produced by Stallone.
The actor became one of Hollywood's highest-paid leading men as the monosyllabic Rocky.
For the first film, in 1976, he was paid just £15,000. But for each sequel he got a huge pay rise - and for Rocky V he earned £10million.
His last role was a cameo in last year's Sky Kids 3. Previously, he had failed to set the box office alight with D-Tox, Driven and the remake of Get Carter.
Stallone squares up for Rocky VI
By Richard Simpson, Daily Mail
13 October 2005
His last bout was with his protègèturned-rival Tommy Gunn in Rocky V.
Look here too!
Buy now: Compare prices on DVDs
Rent DVDs here
Now, more than 15 years on - and 30 years since first putting on his boxing gloves - Rocky Balboa is making another comeback.
Hollywood sources confirmed last night that Sylvester Stallone has agreed to star in the sixth instalment of the Rocky saga.
Other stories:
Antonio and his two wives
A 24-carrot spectacle
Rough stuff for Keira
Failing on both fronts
Right time, wrong place
Stallone squares up for Rocky VI
It's James Blond
Pegg signs up for Mission 3
Filming starts in Los Angeles in December and Stallone, who will turn 60 next year, is also lined up to direct.
A spokesman from the star's agent Paul Bloch said: 'There is a script, but it has yet to get the green light.'
This is industry-speak for Stallone being in advanced talks, but having yet to officially announce his commitment to the project.
In Rocky VI, a lonely, poverty-stricken Balboa comes out of retirement and looks to keep his hand in with a few low-profile fights.
But his return to the ring causes a media frenzy and a promoter comes up with the idea that he should fight the heavyweight champion, Mason 'The Line' Dixon.
Stallone is understood to have been back in the gym in preparation for the role.
Although the film is to be made in Los Angeles, it is unclear whether it will be set in Rocky's hometown of Philadelphia. The supporting cast has not been announced.
Rocky will signal something of a renaissance for 59-year- old Stallone, who will turn 60 during filming, and comes as he attempts to revive his other career-defining role, Rambo.
The fourth film in that series is currently in pre-production and will also be produced by Stallone.
The actor became one of Hollywood's highest-paid leading men as the monosyllabic Rocky.
For the first film, in 1976, he was paid just £15,000. But for each sequel he got a huge pay rise - and for Rocky V he earned £10million.
His last role was a cameo in last year's Sky Kids 3. Previously, he had failed to set the box office alight with D-Tox, Driven and the remake of Get Carter.
