The Cheat Sheet

‘Rocky IV’: Sylvester Stallone Wishes He’d Let Apollo Creed Live to Play This Role in ‘Rocky V’ and ‘Rocky Balboa’

Stallone publicly apologized to Weathers for killing off his character in a 2019 happy birthday Instagram post reported by CinemaBlend. In Rocky IV, a retired Apollo agrees to fight an exhibition ...
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Carl Weathers Made Us Cheer for Apollo Creed in 'Rocky'

As Hollywood mourns the untimely passing of acting icon Carl Weathers, many will no doubt fondly remember his breakout performance as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. The versatile star of ...
Yahoo

‘There is no tomorrow!’ Watch Carl Weathers’ best moments as Apollo Creed in 'Rocky'

In the aftermath of Carl Weathers’ death, the late actor’s fans and family are honoring his decades-long film legacy, particularly his memorable portrayal of the heavyweight champion Apollo Creed.
Staten Island Advance

Actor Carl Weathers, best known for playing Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ movies, has died

Carl Weathers, the actor perhaps best known for his portayal of Apollo Creed in four “Rocky” movies with Sylvester Stallone, has died, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 76. Weathers, a ...
New York Post

Carl Weathers dead: ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Predator’ star was 76

Carl Weathers, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement ...
The Playlist

‘I Play Rocky’: Stephan James To Play Carl Weathers/Apollo Creed In Amazon MGM’s Upcoming Pic About The Making Of ‘Rocky’

James will star opposite Anthony Ippolito in 'I Play Rocky,' about Sylvester Stallone's quest to star in his script about the ...
Variety

Every ‘Rocky’ and ‘Creed’ Movie, Ranked

The “Rocky” series continues apace, even after Rocky himself has thrown in the towel, as Michael B. Jordan returns as Adonis Creed for “Creed III,” the latest installment in what might best be ...
AOL

Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor, Dies at 76

Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films opposite Sylvester Stallone, died Thursday, his manager Matt Luber confirmed to Variety. He was 76. Weathers also starred in ...
Yahoo

From Rocky to Creed III: The story of the boxing saga so far

There are few franchises as long lasting — or as heavy-hitting — as the Rocky saga. Launching in 1976 with the Best Picture-winning Rocky, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, the boxing series ...
TheWrap

Carl Weathers, Star of ‘Rocky’ as Apollo Creed, Dies at 76

Carl Weathers attends "The Mandalorian" FYC Event at DGA Theater Complex in Hollywood, California (Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) Carl Weathers, best known for playing Apollo Creed in the ...

Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky' Retelling Finds Its Carl Weathers Replacement

I Am Rocky, which will tell the story of how Sylvester Stallone's Oscar-winning masterpiece was made, has found a perfect actor to play Carl Weathers.