Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
Dolph Lundgren
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Quick takeaways
- Dolph Lundgren's physical contrast with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV was intentional to build up the antagonist and enhance the final showdown.
- As an immigrant from Sweden, Lundgren recognizes the privilege he had compared to individuals from other countries and understands the challenges and desires of people from less privileged backgrounds to come to America.
Deep dives
Dolph Lundgren's Journey into Acting and Career Success
Dolph Lundgren, known for iconic roles like Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, stumbled into acting with his background in martial arts. From Sweden to the United States on a student visa, Lundgren found under-the-table work in New York before landing his first acting part as a henchman in a James Bond movie. The physical contrast between Lundgren and Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV was intentional, as it built up the antagonist and made the final showdown more compelling. Lundgren's career had its ups and downs, but he has recently experienced a renaissance in movies like the Expendables series and Aquaman. He directed and starred in Wanted Man, an action movie exploring immigration issues. Lundgren reflected on his personal journey, including his dreams of coming to America and his experiences with parental abuse.
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