After seeing an AI-generated trailer for The Godfather Part 4, Sylvester Stallone expressed: “This is definitely not to be taken seriously!” The actor was particularly surprised by the trailer, which had his face plastered on it. Stallone took to social media to address the viral, fan-made trailer for Godfather Part 4, which falsely portrayed him as the star of the film.
Sylvester Stallone clarified the inauthenticity of the trailer on his social media page, and urged his followers not to take it seriously. While this incident highlighted the role of AI in creating realistic yet misleading fan content, it also proved that fans want an additional installment of The Godfather, and they want to see Stallone in it.
Sylvester Stallone was once rejected for an extra role in the ‘Godfather’
The viral trailer, which was created with AI and special effects, gained significant traction online and caught the attention of many. Stallone’s response and the images from the trailer reassured fans that the project was purely a fan creation. However, supporters have expressed excitement about the possibility of Stallone playing the role, given his history of portraying strong, mob-connected characters like in Tulsa King.
Surprisingly, Stallone has an interesting connection with The Godfather, as he was once rejected for an extra role in the film’s wedding scene. He revealed that he went to Paramount, and asked if he could be an extra in the wedding scene?’ They said, ‘Yeah, we don’t know if you’re the type of guy.’’ I go, ‘I’m not the type? To play in the background, hiding behind a f–king wedding cake?’” Despite this rejection, Stallone built an action-packed career with roles in the Rocky and Rambo franchises. Recently, with his portrayal of a Mafia boss in Tulsa King, fans have called for more movies of him acting in similar roles.
Sylvester Stallone transitioned from boxing rings to action-packed roles
Right from his breakout role as Rocky Balboa in Rocky to his portrayal of John Rambo in the Rambo series, Sylvester Stallone’s career has been filled with characters who embody strength and brutality. The Rambo actor successfully transitioned from the boxing ring to a variety of action-packed roles and, more recently, ventured into television with Tulsa King. Despite early challenges, Stallone has become one of Hollywood’s best stars.
While The Godfather 4 trailer was purely fictional, it shed light on Stallone’s influence in the industry. Fans continue to celebrate his legacy and also call for him to be featured in more movies like the Godfather.