Carl Weathers

Alan Arkin, Paul Reubens, Harry Belafonte, Matthew Perry among those remembered at the Academy Awards The Academy Awards paid tribute to Alan Arkin, Paul Reubens, Harry Belafonte, and directors William Friedkin and Norman Jewison during the In Memoriam portion of the 2024 Oscars. Andrea Bocelli and his son Mateo Bocelli led the tribute with a moving delivery of “Time to Say Goodbye.” During the segment, dozens of dancers took the stage for a performance art piece, embracing and twirling around…

Sylvester Stallone is throwing open the archives, offering a glimpse into the heart and humor of his iconic partnership with the late Carl Weathers. The American actor and filmmaker who recently made his comeback on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, shared a never-before-heard story about Weathers' unforgettable Rocky audition, taking us back to the very beginnings of their on-screen rivalry. Stallone also revealed behind-the-scenes moments from the intense rehearsals for the climactic fight scene in Rocky 1.…

Sylvester Stallone shared one of his first memories of actor Carl Weathers, who starred in the iconic role as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series. While on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in an episode aired Friday, Stallone, who co-starred in the franchise as Rocky Balboa, recalled the difficulty of finding someone who could play Creed. “I couldn’t fill that spot,” the actor told the host. “It required incredible athleticism, brains, spirit, talent, speed.” Weathers, a professional football player who…

Image: 20th Century FoxThis weekend, and the month of February, began on a down note with the news of Carl Weathers’ passing. The 76-year-old athlete-turned-actor has been in Hollywood for decades, and like the late Lance Reddick, has been one of those actors you’re glad to see pop up in things. Alex Winter on Innovative Horror Movies While perhaps best known as Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies or that lovable son of a bitch Dillon in the original Predator, Weathers had a wide range of roles throughout his career. His…

A Super Bowl ad starring Carl Weathers will be “adjusted” before the Big Game and following the death of the beloved Rocky actor. Weathers was set to appear alongside former NFL star Ron Gronkowski in the FanDuel sports betting app’s Super Bowl commercial, and the actor appeared in a short clip previewing the ad that appeared online in the days before his death. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IZ1hM8IUSA In light of Weathers’ death, FanDuel announced Saturday it would alter the “Kick of Destiny 2” ad,…

American actor Carl Weathers died at the age of 76 on Thursday, February 1. Weathers' family confirmed the news of his death in a statement, saying he “died peacefully in his sleep.” His death left fans of the Rocky franchise devastated as Weathers was most famous for his role as Apollo Creed. Following the news of Weathers' death, Sylvester Stallone, who starred alongside him in Rocky films, paid a touching tribute to his co-star. Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa and Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed in a still…

Renowned American actor, director, and former American football linebacker, Carl Weathers, has passed away at the age of 76. The beloved star, recognized for iconic roles in films like Rocky and Predator, "peacefully passed away in his sleep," according to a statement from his family. Weathers also gained recognition for his recent role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, earning him an Emmy nomination. Fans mourn the loss of this talented actor. Carl Weathers dead at 76(Getty Images for…

Football player-turned-actor also had memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series in addition to memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, died at the age of 76. Weathers’ family confirmed the actor’s death in a statement to Deadline, noting he died “peacefully in his sleep” Thursday. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in…

Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), and friends in The Mandalorian’s third season.Image: LucasfilmIt’s a sad day in the galaxy far, far away: Carl Weathers, who brought a gruff dignity (with a hint of mischief) to his role as The Mandalorian’s Greef Karga, has died at the age of 76. Weathers was also much-beloved for his portrayals of Apollo Creed in the Rocky films and Col. Al Dillon—opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, who shared with Weathers one of the most iconic handshake scenes ever—in Predator. And,…

Image: LucasfilmProduction on The Mandalorian & Grogu will begin in 2024—which, one might assume, would make it very difficult for star Pedro Pascal to be a part of this. After all, he will be shooting season two of The Last of Us for a few months starting in February and is likely to lead a Fantastic Four movie soon too, which almost certainly also has to film this year.So no Pedro? Not so fast. Pascal hasn’t been on set and in the suit for The Mandalorian for some time. That means Favreau could basically make the…