Ivan Drago and Apollo Creed faced off once again this week, asRocky IVstars Dolph Lundgren and Carl Weathers reunited. Of course, Ivan and Apollo are mortal enemies in the movie, duking it out in a brutal boxing match which results in the latter’s death. Fortunately, it appears all is forgiven, and the former foes have buried the hatchet. In a photo posted to Lundgren’s official Instagram account, the two actors pose with fists raised in front of a gym after an apparent workout. “Rematch at Gold’s Gym Venice,” Lundgren says in the photo caption. He adds: “Apollo’s looking dangerous!” you may take a look at it below.
Directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone,Rocky IVfurther explored the friendship between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed. When Apollo is killed in the ring byIvan Drago, Rocky settles the score by pummeling the Soviet boxer in their own sanctioned fight in his home country. Portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, Apollo’s son Adonis is now the focus of the franchise in theCreedspin-off movies, following the young boxer walking in his father’s footsteps. Last year’sCreed IIpicks up whereRocky IVleaves off by pitting Adonis against Ivan Drago’s son Viktor, with Stallone’s Rocky now serving as a trainer for his late friend’s son.
On Instagram,Dolph Lundgrenhas also been teasing another reunion withRocky Balboahimself. About two weeks ago, Lundgren posted a vintage photograph of himself working out with Sylvester Stallone, adding the vague caption: “Looks like these two gentlemen may be working together again.” This lines up with a story we reported on earlier in the month about the two reuniting for an action-drama series calledThe International. With Stallone executive producing and possibly directing, the planned series stars Lundgren as a secret special agent for the UN, described as a “one man S.W.A.T. team.”
Of course, Lundgren and Stallone have already reunited several times in the years followingRocky IV. Of course, the two both reprised theirRockyroles just last year inCreed II. Ever since the first installment in 2010, Lundgren has also been appearing in Stallone’s series ofExpendablesmovies, each of which has brought in many other familiar action stars from the ’80s and ’90s. He is also set to return once again for the planned sequelThe Expendables 4, which doesn’t yet have an official release date. Now, many fans are asking whenCarl Weatherswill be brought into the fold as well, as it’s clear seeing him standing next to Lundgren he’d make an awesome addition to the team.
In any case, fans of Weathers can look forward to seeing him appear onThe Mandalorian, the upcomingStar Warsseries set to launch on Disney+ on Nov. 12. Lundgren can also be seen in the upcoming moviesHard Night Falling,Pups Alone: A Christmas Peril, andA Man Will Risewith Tony Jaa. Hopefully, we’ll see both of theRocky IVstars showing up inThe Expendables 4. The photo of Lundgren and Weathers comes to us fromDolph Lundgren on Instagram.
