"Remembering Carl Weathers: A Tribute to the 'Rocky' Star and 'Mandalorian' Actor"

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"Remembering Carl Weathers: A Tribute to the 'Rocky' Star and 'Mandalorian' Actor"
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Sylvester Stallone reminisces about his first encounter with Carl Weathers, recalling the actor's exceptional talent and athleticism that made him the perfect fit for the role of Apollo Creed in the Rocky series. Stallone fondly remembers the initial meeting, where Weathers, a former professional football player, arrived in a bad mood and jokingly challenged Stallone during their read together. Stallone pays tribute to Weathers, emphasizing his integral role in his life and success, following the actor's recent passing at the age of 76.

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