Sylvester Stallone announces that Rocky is over for him!

A page in the history of cinema is turning. One of the biggest sports saga of the 7th art is coming to an end. While Creed 2 just released in the United States (and cardboard in theaters), Sylvester Stallone just announced on social networks that Rocky Balboait was over for him. This after 8 films in 41 years.

The 72-year-old actor explains in a video, accompanied by Michael B. Jordan and director Stephen Caple Jr, that it's time for him to leave the place.

"Even if it breaks my heart, everything has an end", wrote Sly on instagram."I love you all and the best thing is to know that Rocky will never die because he lives in you".

In his video, Sylvester Stallone explains how amazing the Rocky adventure was for him. "It has been an immense privilege for me to be able to create and play this important character. I thought I was done with Rocky in 2006 and it suited me perfectly.

Then suddenly, this young man (Ryan Coogler) introduced himself and the whole story changed. A new generation has arrived. New problems. New adventures. I could not be happier to step back because my story was told, and there is a whole new world opening up for this audience, this generation. It's up to you to take over, now. "

The end of Rocky does not mean the end of Creed. Given the success of Creed 2 (released in France on January 9, 2019), a Creed 3 seems very possible. Especially since Michael B Jordan agrees to continue the adventure.

As for Sly, we will meet him with another of his iconic characters in the autumn of 2019 with the release of Rambo V.