Sylvester Stallone to Star in ‘Maximum Risk 2’ 30 Years After the First Installment
Actor Sylvester Stallone is set to star in yet another action-packed sequel, this time in ‘Maximum Risk 2’. The movie is a follow-up to the 1996 classic, ‘Maximum Risk‘, which was one of Stallone’s biggest hits. The sequel has been in the works for quite some time, but it is now confirmed that Ric Roman Waugh will direct, and Mark Bianculli will write the script.
Although it is unclear what the plot of ‘Maximum Risk 2’ will be, it is believed that it will transport viewers back into the world of mountaineering. However, Stallone, who is now 76 years old, may not be able to reprise his role as the retired mountaineer he played in the first installment.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Stallone’s role, fans are excited to see the actor back in action, particularly since he is set to appear in both ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ and ‘The Expendables 4’. It seems as though Sylvester Stallone never tires of playing his iconic characters, and his fans never tire of seeing him do so.
The Long Road to ‘Maximum Risk 2’
It has been surprising that it took so long for a ‘Maximum Risk’ sequel to come to fruition. The first movie was Stallone’s third highest-grossing film at the time, and it still ranks sixth today. It is quite possible that if it had been released several years later, we would have seen ‘Maximum Risk 2’ a lot sooner.
Renny Harlin directed the first installment, but he will not be returning for the sequel. Instead, Ric Roman Waugh, who directed ‘Greenland: The Last Refuge,’ will take over behind the camera, while Mark Bianculli, the writer of ‘Hunters,’ will pen the script.
Although there have been rumors of a prequel in 2009 and a female-led remake in 2019, neither film ever came to fruition. Fans are now hoping that ‘Maximum Risk 2’ will not be plagued by similar issues and that it will be released soon.
It is fair to say that Sylvester Stallone has had his fair share of ups and downs in Hollywood. However, his fans remain loyal, and it seems as though he is not done with the action genre just yet.
