Stallone opens up about old feud with Schwarzenegger

Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger are two inseparable names in the history of Hollywood action movies.

From the eighties to the nineties, their fight at the box office was a hot topic of discussion. After a long time, ‘Rambo’ star Sylvester Stallone has opened up about that old enmity and rivalry.

He said that the intense competition played a big role in building his career.

In a recent interview with the podcast The Rest Is Entertainment, the 80-year-old actor reminisced about his days with his contemporary rival Schwarzenegger.

Asked if the rivalry affected his career, Stallone said, “Yes, it definitely did. We were fierce rivals.” Telling the story behind his entry into action movies, Stallone said, “The situation was like this – two people are starting a completely new genre and both want to establish their own kingdom there.

I never wanted to be an action hero. But after doing ‘First Blood’, I felt that if an action movie is made properly, it can become a modern myth.

Just like in the case of ‘The Iliad’, ‘The Odyssey’, ‘Hercules’ or ‘Achilles’ in ancient times.” After ending their long-standing feud and distance, the two stars have finally appeared on screen together. They surprised fans by working together in Stallone’s ‘The Expendables’ franchise.

They were also seen in the 2013 film ‘Escape Plan’.