How Much Was Sylvester Stallone Paid For Rocky?
Throughout eight films to date, Sylvester Stallone has played the eponymous role of Rocky Balboa in theRocky franchise and has earned a baffling salary for close to 50 years. Beginning the Rocky/Creed movie franchise with the Academy Award-winning 1976 film directed by John G. Avildsen, Stallone embodies boxer Rocky Balboa as the tough, working-class underdog who has become the pride of Philadelphia. An iconic role for the now 76-year-old actor, Stallone has benefited from the franchise's popularity that continues to strengthen his credibility as an actor, director, and producer.
The Rocky franchise is one of the most successful film series in cinematic history and has become a staple for sports film fanatics. The series has grossed over $1.7 billion, including the six Rocky movies and two Creed spin-offs that have helped influence pop culture. Stallone has been a fixture of the franchise since its inception, nominated for three Academy Awards during his tenure, both for writing and acting. With Creed, Stallone has begun handing the baton over to star Michael B. Jordan, who steps into the spotlight as the son of former heavyweight champion and Ivan Drago opponent Apollo Creed.
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Since Sylvester Stallone conceived the idea for the first Rocky, writing the screenplay in just three days, he struck a deal to do the project on a low budget of $1 million if it meant he could star in the movie. After production wrapped, he made a total of $35,000 for the 25-day shoot, consisting of his writing and acting salary together (via Variety). Unfortunately for the star, he was not granted an ownership stake in the character and story, meaning he would not see
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