Stallone Completes New Rocky Script as Original Film Nears 50th Anniversary

Sylvester Stallone has completed a new Rocky script as the original movie approaches its 50th anniversary. The screenplay for Rocky VII remains a personal project rather than a confirmed seventh Rocky film, with no production agreement announced.

Stallone told TV Insider that the new Rocky script focuses on an older Balboa living in a changing neighborhood and helping those less fortunate. About writing the new Rocky script, Stallone said, “So, I just wrote it for myself.”

Stallone has been speaking with Amazon about making a new cut of the 1990 film Rocky V. About Rocky V, Stallone said, “It’s like a thorn in my soul.”

Stallone finally got to make Rocky VI in 2006 after being turned down for years. The original Rocky film was released in 1976.

In Creed II, Rocky Balboa survived cancer and reunited with his estranged son and met his grandson.

Stallone is 80 years old. Stallone discussed a separate prequel exploring the early lives of the original Rocky characters.

Jordan, although no return has been agreed.

One fan said, “I think Rocky Balboa is the greatest character in cinema history… but, that’s enough. His character arc closed perfectly with the sixth film. His appearance in Creed was a beautiful epilogue but that’s enough. Let the character be.” Fans are urging Stallone to stop making Rocky films and focus on the Creed franchise instead.

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