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Sylvester Stallone still seems keen on the idea of exploring a Rocky prequel, but that could risk diminishing the impact of the first Rocky movie. In several interviews, Sylvester Stallone has openly talked about how much he wants to create a prequel TV show that walks through Rocky’s life long before he lands the opportunity to fight Apollo Creed. During a recent one (via Inspire Me podcast), Sylvester Stallone even teased that he has already started penning its script, with a few pages out of the way.

Considering the cultural impact of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky movies, especially the first film, it is hard not to be excited about what he can potentially bring to the table with the prequel series. The fact that Stallone has said that the project is “very near and dear” to his heart makes it even more intriguing. However, the more one thinks about it, the more it becomes evident that the prequel could harm the original Rocky movie’s legacy in more ways than one.

Since the first Rocky movie explores how the titular character goes from being an everyman, small-time boxer to becoming one of the most respectable figures in the sport, there is not much a prequel can add to his story. 1976’s Rocky has already walked audiences through the journey of a man who never realizes his true potential until a grand opportunity comes knocking at his door. The film’s entire appeal comes from the fact that Rocky is a relatable underdog who overcomes all odds through sheer determination and the will to climb to the top.