Creed 2: Dolph Lundgren Trains For Drago's Return

Creed II

Dolph Lundgren is rack up the gym to take aim as he mother in shape to repeat Ivan Drago in the upcomingCreed 2 . The histrion first portrayed the Russian packer in 1985’sRocky IV , becoming one of the enfranchisement ’s most notable " baddie " due to his brute strength and quotable lines , which included the chilling"I must smash you . “While theRockyfilms have continued in the three decades since with two unmediated sequels and the firstCreedinstallment , the fictitious character of Drago has n’t been heard from since he was defeated by the Italian Stallion in their fateful lucifer . That is set to change in the near futurity , however , withCreed 2coming through the pipeline .

Earlier this summertime , Sylvester Stallone revealedhe was work on the screenplaywith the hope of filming in 2018 . He also confirmed thatDrago would be returning in the sequel , giving the drama a personal layer . spectator may recall that Apollo Creed , Father of the Church ofCreed ’s protagonist Adonis , was killed during a fight against the Soviet political machine . It remain to be see if Donny will get a revenge shot at Drago , but Lundgren is certainly preparing for such a tear , if his latest social media activity is any indication .

take to Instagram , the actor posted a video of him going through an acute exercise as he waits for film to begin . In the shot montage , Lundgren lifts weights , does press-up , and even suffer some punches in . you may retard it out for yourself in the space below :

aim quick for something big ! @officialslystallone # Creed2 # IvanDragoA post shared by Dolph Lundgren ( @dolphlundgren ) onAug 21 , 2017 at 8:30am PDT

Going by the hashtags in his office ( plus his tagging of Stallone ) , it ’s obvious Lundgren is n’t just doing some exercising for play . He ’s got a big job to get ready for . AsCreed 2makes its way through development , many will be intrigued to see how Drago fits into the narrative . Lundgren is only a few months aside from his 60th natal day , meaning it could be a stretch to see him go toe - to - toe with the 30 - year old Michael B. Jordan , but it ’s still possible . As seen in the clip , Lundgren rest in peak physical condition and he has n’t shy aside from demand role in late years . Not only was he part of Stallone’sExpendablescrew , he ’ll play King Nerus in James Wan’sAquaman . Plus , Rocky Balboadepicted an elder Italian Stallion performing praiseworthily in the ring against Mason " The Line " Dixon , so the franchise has pulled this angle off before .

Regardless of whether or not Drago puts on the gloves again , his inclusion inCreed 2is exciting . While Rocky eventually befriend Apollo ( his rival in the first two movies ) , thing were always acrimonious between Balboa and Drago . Their interactions in the review should be laced with tension , considering their pasts . After the firstCreedtook theRockyseries back to its roots with a captivating write up , hopefully the sequel can succeed suit and keep the place off the circle for at least a couple more years .

Ivan Drago in Rocky IV.