Sylvester Stallone and his former rival Arnold Schwarzenegger were both Hollywood’s premiere action stars back in their heyday. But Stallone felt it was much easier for Schwarzenegger and others to get away with funny one-liners back then.
Sylvester Stallone couldn’t joke around like Arnold Schwarzenegger and other action stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone| Jerome Favre/Getty Images
Stallone and Schwarzenegger had similar trajectories and career paths. They were both primarily known for their classic action films, and the physical ability they brought to their roles.
But Stallone felt there was an important comedic element separating his films from the likes of Schwarzenegger’s and others. At the time, Stallone believed audiences were more willing to accept comedy in a Schwarzenegger picture than in a Stallone movie.
“Arnold and Bruce Willis can get away with things that I can’t. For example, they can make jokes about what they’re doing.
Sylvester Stallone couldn’t joke around like Arnold Schwarzenegger and other action stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone| Jerome Favre/Getty Images
Stallone and Schwarzenegger had similar trajectories and career paths. They were both primarily known for their classic action films, and the physical ability they brought to their roles.
But Stallone felt there was an important comedic element separating his films from the likes of Schwarzenegger’s and others. At the time, Stallone believed audiences were more willing to accept comedy in a Schwarzenegger picture than in a Stallone movie.
“Arnold and Bruce Willis can get away with things that I can’t. For example, they can make jokes about what they’re doing.
- 8/26/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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