Key Points
- Dolph Lundgren’s Memoir: Lundgren shares the story of sending Sylvester Stallone to the hospital during the filming of Rocky IV.
- Incident Details: He recalls how Stallone referred to the hit he received as “a streetcar named Drago.”
- Stallone’s Condition: Lundgren described Stallone’s overwork and high blood pressure, leading to a four-day stay in intensive care.
Lundgren made his film debut in Rocky IV as Ivan Drago, ultimately launching his action star career. The filming involved intense physical scenes, and Lundgren later learned about Stallone’s hospital stay only after returning to Los Angeles.
He humorously notes that Stallone said the hit had bruised his heart. The duo later reconnected through projects like The Expendables and Creed II, strengthening their friendship, especially after Lundgren’s cancer battle.
For more details, read the original article on Entertainment Weekly.
