by Michael Traversa

Italian American movie star Sylvester Stallone is having the time of his life. Last November he brought back fan favorite character Rocky Balboa in the new picture Creed, which follows Apollo Creed's son Adonis strenuous rise to the top, with the aid of Rocky. The movie debuted to much critical praise and strong box office and since then there has been talk of Stallone's work being recognized in the current Award season.

The actor/screenwriter/producer/director whose grandparents were from Gioia del Colle, province of Bari, didn't chase this; it was director Ryan Coogler who had a special bond with the original film, a love that he shared with his father, that wanted to resurrect the character.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano