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DRAGO (2018-2023) (in development)

Postby Jox on 28 Jul 2022, 20:30

‘Creed’ Spinoff Film ‘Drago’ Set for MGM With Robert Lawton to Write (Exclusive)
https://www.thewrap.com/creed-drago-spi ... on-writer/
Screenwriter Robert Lawton is set to write the “Creed” spinoff “Drago” for MGM, multiple insiders with knowledge of the project exclusively tell TheWrap.

Although plot details are being kept under wraps, “Drago” centers on Russian fighter Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), who first appeared as the antagonist in 1985’s “Rocky IV,” and his son Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu) who was last seen as the antagonist in 2018’s “Creed 2.”

Lawton’s spec script “Becoming Rocky” about the making of the first “Rocky” film, was one of 50 scripts that won a 2021 Nicholl Fellowship. MGM execs were impressed by the spec and the “Drago” take that Lawton came up with, giving him the job.


EDIT:
CREED III release date has been pushed till March 3, 2023.
https://variety.com/2022/film/news/cree ... 235328583/
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby Moltisanti on 29 Jul 2022, 00:00

Looks like Amazon gonna squeeze as much juice out of MGM's properties as it can. Hopefully they can craft a story with as much heart as the characters showed in CREED 2.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby TEMIRLAN on 29 Jul 2022, 08:07

I hope they'll use that deleted locker room scene from creed 2. I loved that scense.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby preacher on 29 Jul 2022, 15:52

Just read about this in Variety where they also wrote that Florian (Viktor Drago) is set to appear in Creed 3.
Had not heard that before…

This, if it happens, will probably become some sort of prequel right?
Because where do you go from here with an elderly Ivan Drago?
Maybe if the focus and build on the father son dynamic from Creed 2… ?

In any case a real testament to how iconic the character of Drago is.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby Jox on 30 Jul 2022, 00:01

It might focus on Drago Jr.'s character while Drago Sr. is a supporting character kind of Rocky in CREED I & II :?:
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby GeneralMcFaiL on 30 Jul 2022, 12:39

I saw the article. Jox pls tell me its true!
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby Jox on 30 Jul 2022, 13:42

I don't have any inside intel on this but I don't think Dolph has signed for anything yet, especially if they don't have a production script...
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby bomaz on 31 Jul 2022, 07:40

Well... I wouldn't hardly bet on it. Sly is not that happy about it. So even if the film gets made, Dolph's involvment is not a sure thing for me (I don't think he would have done Creed II without Sly). (The Wrap article about the feud)
Another Heartbreaker… Just found this out…ONCE AGAIN , this PATHETIC 94 year old PRODUCER and HIS MORONIC USELESS VULTURE CHILDREN, Charles And David , are once again picking clean THE BONES of another wonderful character I created without even telling me … I APOLOGIZE to the FANS , I never wanted ROCKY characters to be exploited by these parasites… By the way, I have nothing but respect for my true friend , Dolph Lundgren.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby Jox on 31 Jul 2022, 10:13

Initial post on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgp9UqLpgAx ... YjQ4ZTY%3D

Sly has been publicly slamming producer Irwin Winkler for a while now...
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby Dida on 31 Jul 2022, 23:53

I think it's not fair what Sly is doing to Dolph now! I get his anger towards Winkler, but this is very unprofessional!.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby Moltisanti on 01 Aug 2022, 01:56

Sly has edited his initial post, this is what he says now:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgp9UqLpgAx/

By the way, I once had nothing but respect for Dolph but he NEVER told me about what was going on behind my back with the character I created for him !!! REAL FRIENDS Are more precious than gold.


And has posted this:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgsAKZ3PfDO/

After IRWIN WINKLER And FAMILY SUCK ROCKY DRY ! Presumed to be the most hated , untalented , decrepited , Producer in Hollywood and his cowardly children have found their next meal… Drago , RETURN MY RIGHTS BLOODSUCKERS ! Throughout history so many artists in every industry ,recording , painting writing , you name it have been destroyed by these blood suckers Who have destroyed so many families , lining their pockets with other people! DOLPH , why? Not a phone call?


I'm much more apt to believe what Dolph wrote. He would not be a part of this without Sly's blessing. Sly is looking like a fool for airing all this out in public.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby Moltisanti on 01 Aug 2022, 05:59

Now Sly edited the more recent post about this and removed any mention of Dolph:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CgsAKZ3PfDO/

After IRWIN WINKLER And FAMILY SUCK ROCKY DRY ! Presumed to be the most hated , untalented , decrepited , Producer in Hollywood and his cowardly children have found their next meal… Drago ? Throughout history so many artists in every industry ,recording , painting writing , you name it have been destroyed by these blood suckers Who have destroyed so many families , lining their pockets with other people work.. #parasite producers #exploited artists victims


This is all so stupid.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby bomaz on 01 Aug 2022, 08:49

Well, I hope this will settle down. Strange moves from Sly, I thought he would have been less hot-headed.
I wouldn't mind not having a Drago spin off though.
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Re: DRAGO spin-off (2018-2022) (rumored)

Postby TEMIRLAN on 01 Aug 2022, 09:36

In the end they'll have to have Sly as a producer and a comeo appearience. But If I was Sly I would be just glad for my friend Dolph and whishing him good luck with the project.
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