


“Our commitment to him was that he could star in it,” Winkler recounted to The Hollywood Reporter in 1983, remarking on the making of the first Rocky with producer Chartoff.

In 2019, Stallone lamented to Variety that he had “zero ownership of Rocky.” He explained at the time, “It was shocking that it never came to be, but I was told, ‘Hey, you got paid, so what are you complaining about?’ I was furious.” Stallone originated the character of Rocky Balboa in 1976 (famously writing a 90-page script in three days) and made it part of the deal that he star in the film as the boxer. Last month, Stallone told Metro that he had “bowed out” of appearing in Creed III and that the film takes the story in a “different direction,” but that he wished the film well. Jordan, who is directing Creed III, has stated that Stallone will not appear in that film, which is scheduled for release Nov. Jordan as the son of the late Apollo Creed, portrayed in the Rocky films by Carl Weathers. Stallone is a producer on all of the Creed films, including the upcoming Creed III, as are Irwin, David and Charles Winkler, in addition to others. Rocky Balboa, the 2006 film that revived the franchise, credits six producers, including David Winkler and Irwin’s other son, Charles Winkler. Irwin Winkler and Chartoff are credited as the sole producers on the first five Rocky films. Stallone was also nominated for best supporting actor for reprising his role as Rocky in the 2015 spinoff film Creed. Released in 1976, Rocky won three Oscars, including best picture, and Stallone was nominated for best actor for his title role as Rocky Balboa, in addition to earning a nomination for writing the screenplay. Calling this a “painful subject,” he posted that the situation “eats at my soul, because I wanted to leave something of Rocky for my children.” “I really would like have at least a little WHAT’s LEFT of my RIGHTS back, before passing it on to ONLY YOUR CHILDREN – I believe That would be a FAIR gesture,” Stallone wrote. The following day, Stallone wrote in a follow-up post that he is upset over an ownership dispute related to the franchise. I will forever love the loyal fans and keep punching.!!! REMEMBER IT FEELS GOOD TO CLEAR YOUR HEART.”
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“Frankly that crew are the worst unhuman beings I’ve ever met in the movie industry. “If it wasn’t for Winkler there would’ve been at least another three Rocky’s, that would’ve been wonderful,” Stallone added. Marvel's Kevin Feige and James Gunn React to 'Batgirl' Controversy
