“This Is Awesome”: Fans Erupt As Sylvester Stallone Returns to $53 Billion Franchise

Sylvester Stallone is a very prolific and profound actor. He has been a part of over 90 feature films in his career. Many of his films are hall-of-fame-worthy. Though, he is best known for his “Rocky” film franchise. It is arguably, one of the biggest boxing-orientated films of all time. Not to mention, he has also made an appearance in the “Creed” franchise; which is also boxing oriented.

Ever since then, Stallone has been seen hanging out with boxers and has been the face of boxing in Hollywood. His films had such an impact on culture that the actor has been a celebrated figure in the boxing world. Recently, he made an announcement that left fans in frenzy.

Sylvester Stallone is back in action with Marvel

Stallone is a versatile actor. In 2017, he played the role of Stakar Ogord aka Starhawk in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”. The film series is based on Marvel comics and the franchise is worth $53 Billion.

It has been reported that Stallone is set to make his return to Marvel this year. In the third sequel of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, Stallone will play the role of “Stakar Ogord”. @FilmsActu took to Facebook and reported, “Sylvester Stallone as Stakar Ogord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Releasing May 3 in theatres.”

The fans were stunned witnessing the same. Here are a few interesting fan reactions:

One fan acknowledged his respect for Stallone but wondered why he is making a return to Marvel.

@David Borlat wrote: “I love Stallone but it seems to me that he criticized Marvel productions not so long ago.And paf here it is again in the third film.”

On the contrary, one is in awe of this announcement.

@Mikaël Visier wrote: “This is awesome”

Another was left speechless.

@Robin Everart wrote: “Stallone in a Marvel movie…”

One fan shared his expectations.

@Jean Hocquet wrote: “Hope Aleta Ogord is in the game too… And still performed by Michelle Yeoh!”

Lastly, one fan named

@Toto Graffx wonders if the role he is playing in volume 3 is same as volume 2. He states, “We already saw him in the 2nd he resumes his role or is it another personal?”

Read more: “Before Rocky’s Success, Sylvester Stallone “Was Out There Eating Rats and Fly”