Sylvester Stallone Turns Down Disney’s $2 Billion Offer: ‘No Room for Wokeness in My Life’

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In a move that shocked the entertainment industry, Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone has turned down a $2 billion offer from Disney, choosing instead to walk away from what could have been one of the biggest paydays of his career. Stallone, famous for his no-nonsense, tough-guy persona both on and off-screen, reportedly cited Disney’s increasing emphasis on “wokeness” as the primary reason for his decision.

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“No chance I’ll work with them again. I don’t need that wokeness in my life,” Stallone allegedly told a group of his closest confidants, all former 1980s action stars, during a casual lunch meeting at his favorite steakhouse. Eyewitnesses say the actor appeared visibly irritated as he waved away the offer, choosing to finish his rare steak instead of entertaining the idea of working with the studio again.

The project Stallone rejected was rumored to be the next installment in Disney’s expanding cinematic universe, tentatively titled Hero of the Stars. The film was set to feature Stallone as a grizzled space veteran who must lead a team of diverse, multicultural intergalactic warriors on a quest to recover an ancient relic that holds the power to unite—or divide—the galaxy. Think Guardians of the Galaxy meets Rocky, with a sprinkle of social commentary about environmental conservation and the importance of recycling space debris.

Disney insiders had high hopes for the film, especially with Stallone’s name attached. The actor’s iconic roles in Rambo and Rocky have cemented him as the face of gritty, hard-nosed action for generations. However, despite the project’s potential for box office success, Stallone remained unimpressed by Disney’s increasingly progressive approach to storytelling.

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“I’m all for saving the world, don’t get me wrong,” Stallone was overheard telling his barber in between sets of bicep curls at his local gym. “But when I heard they wanted my character to lead a group of vegan warriors who stop an evil empire from turning space cows into leather boots, I knew it wasn’t for me.”

According to sources close to the actor, the script was packed with themes that Stallone just couldn’t get behind. The film’s villains were reportedly a group of capitalistic space tycoons intent on colonizing a planet inhabited by peaceful, non-binary aliens. Stallone’s character, originally written as a classic lone-wolf action hero, was later reimagined to be more “sensitive” and “emotionally in touch” with the struggles of his intergalactic teammates.

“Look, I’ve fought communists, terrorists, even rogue boxers,” Stallone allegedly said during a high-stakes poker game with fellow aging action stars, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. “But I draw the line at giving motivational speeches about inclusivity and empathy to a bunch of CGI aliens.”

One of the more controversial changes to the script, according to insiders, was the introduction of a sentient asteroid that serves as the team’s emotional support entity. The asteroid, named “Pebble,” was meant to guide Stallone’s character through a journey of self-discovery, promoting themes of self-care and emotional vulnerability.

Stallone reportedly balked at the idea. “I don’t need a talking rock telling me how to feel,” he allegedly said to a close friend. “I’ve got enough emotions on my own, trust me.”

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