“The trouble with remakes is that people fall in love with the original. It's like peanut butter. If you try to change the taste of peanut butter, you're in trouble.”

American actor and filmmaker

Sylvester Stallone is an American actor and filmmaker known for his intense screen presence and his portrayals of vulnerable, working-class characters. He emerged as a major figure of 1980s cinema and has had a long career across film and screenwriting. Over 58 years in the industry, Stallone has received numerous honors, including a Golden Globe Award and a Critics' Choice Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and two BAFTA Awards. His films have grossed more than $7.5 billion worldwide, and he is one of only two actors, along with Harrison Ford, to appear in a box office number-one film across six consecutive decades.