Sylvester Stallone raises fists under Rocky statue in Philadelphia as he poses for Creed II photo op

By Christopher Friedmann For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:54 EDT, 6 April 2018 | Updated: 17:28 EDT, 6 April 2018

Sylvester Stallone has spent the past week in Philadelphia filming scenes for his forthcoming movie, Creed II.

On Friday, the 71-year-old actor visited the famed Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as he promoted the upcoming eighth installment of the boxing series.

The Golden Globe-winner shook hands with Mayor Jim Kenney and took the opportunity to sign autographs for fans.

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Back: Sylvester Stallone visited his famed Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as he promoted the upcoming eighth installment of the boxing series

Back: Sylvester Stallone visited his famed Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as he promoted the upcoming eighth installment of the boxing series

On Friday, The 71-year-old actor shook hands with Mayor Jim Kenney and took the opportunity to sign autographs for fans

On Friday, The 71-year-old actor shook hands with Mayor Jim Kenney and took the opportunity to sign autographs for fans

In the original Rocky, Sylvester Stallone runs up the 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which are now known as the Rocky Steps

In the original Rocky, Sylvester Stallone runs up the 72 stone steps before the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which are now known as the Rocky Steps

Throwback: In a halting speech, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) thanks the people of Philadelphia for honoering him with a life-size statue in front of the Fine Arts Museum in "Rocky III"

Throwback: In a halting speech, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) thanks the people of Philadelphia for honoering him with a life-size statue in front of the Fine Arts Museum in "Rocky III"

The photo op filled moment found Stallone promoting in blue collar attire.

Throwing a green barn jacket over blue jeans and a blue shirt, the Rambo star posed with his famous fists clinched and raised as he excited the crowd.

He had his grey hair combed back in a stately manner, and a pair of black sneakers suggested that, if needed, he could still climb the 72 stairs to the entrance of the museum.

The Golden Globe-winner has spent the past week in Philadelphia filming scenes for his forthcoming movie, Creed II

The Golden Globe-winner has spent the past week in Philadelphia filming scenes for his forthcoming movie, Creed II

He even managed to find Rocky impersonator Mike Kunda, who was dressed in the famed film boxer's iconic garb, and take a photograph

He even managed to find Rocky impersonator Mike Kunda, who was dressed in the famed film boxer's iconic garb, and take a photograph

The photo op filled moment found Stallone promoting in blue collar attire

The photo op filled moment found Stallone promoting in blue collar attire

Shaking hands with politicians, law enforcement, and fans, Stallone boosted the spirits of all in attendance.

He even managed to find Rocky impersonator Mike Kunda, who was dressed in the famed film boxer's iconic garb, and took a photograph.

Shaking hands with politicians, law enforcement, and fans, Stallone boosted the spirits of all in attendance

Shaking hands with politicians, law enforcement, and fans, Stallone boosted the spirits of all in attendance

He had his grey hair combed back in a stately manner, and a pair of black sneakers suggested that if needed he could climb the 72 stairs to the entrance of the museum

He had his grey hair combed back in a stately manner, and a pair of black sneakers suggested that if needed he could climb the 72 stairs to the entrance of the museum

Stallone won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Creed and was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the role

Stallone won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Creed and was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the role

Creed II follows Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky's best friend Apollo Creed, as he navigates personal obligations while training for his next big fight against the son of Ivan Drago, the man who - spoiler alert - killed his father at the beginning of Rock IV.

Michael B. Jordan will be reprising his starring role from Creed, and Tessa Thompson will be back in the role of his love interest.

Stallone won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in Creed and was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the role.

The eighth installment of the Rocky franchise is set to hit theaters November 23rd.

Throwing a green barn jacket over blue jeans and a blue shirt, the Rambo star posed with his famous fists clinched and raised as he excited the crowd

Throwing a green barn jacket over blue jeans and a blue shirt, the Rambo star posed with his famous fists clinched and raised as he excited the crowd

 The original Rocky was nominated for 10 Academy Awards winning three, including Best Picture 

 The original Rocky was nominated for 10 Academy Awards winning three, including Best Picture

The Rocky statue was built for Rocky III and was briefly situated at the top of the steps, before being moved to the bottom of where it resides today

The Rocky statue was built for Rocky III and was briefly situated at the top of the steps, before being moved to the bottom of where it resides today

Creed II follows Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky's best friend Apollo Creed, as he navigates personal obligations while training for his next big fight against the son of Ivan Drago, the man who - spoiler alert - killed his father at the beginning of Rock IV

Creed II follows Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky's best friend Apollo Creed, as he navigates personal obligations while training for his next big fight against the son of Ivan Drago, the man who - spoiler alert - killed his father at the beginning of Rock IV

Michael B. Jordan will be reprising his starring role from Creed, and Tessa Thompson will be back in the role of his love interest

Michael B. Jordan will be reprising his starring role from Creed, and Tessa Thompson will be back in the role of his love interest

The eighth installment of the Rocky franchise is set to hit theaters November 23rd

The eighth installment of the Rocky franchise is set to hit theaters November 23rd

The top of the steps offer a view of Eakins Oval, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Philadelphia City Hall

The top of the steps offer a view of Eakins Oval, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and Philadelphia City Hall

 

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