The Renny Harlin-directed original restored Stallone to the top of the box office after a run of bombs likeStop!
Or My Mom Will Shoot.
Stallone previously penned the 2013 action thrillerHomefrontfor Jason Statham.
The star walked away from theCreedmovies and the Rocky character following a dispute with producers.
As a leading man, Stallone needs an unambiguous hit, andCliffhanger 2could provide it.
While he’s had successes with theGuardians of the Galaxysequels, Stallone’s role in both were glorified cameos.
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If it works, maybe that long-mootedDemolition Mansequel can finally happen too.
There are even whispers of a potentialRambo 6, though the star sounds done with the character.
He hasn’t had a really solid critical and commercial success since 2015’sCreedeither.
Cliffhanger 2 is the sequel to the 1993 action-adventure film starring Sylvester Stallone. The film will see Stallone return as an older mountaineer along with his daughter, who has begun following in his footsteps.
