EXCLUSIVE: Rocky legend Sylvester Stallone warned an Emmerdale star to steer clear of ever working with Die Hard’s Bruce Willis — and the reason might surprise fans
An Emmerdale star has shared they key piece of advice he received from Rocky star Sylvester Stallone regarding Die Hard’s Bruce Willis.
Actor and quiz show star Tony Fillingham, who has played multiple small roles on the ITV soap, has shared some of his favourite celebrity moments during his telly career, including when he met the Hollywood icon.
Tony has played “a taxi driver, a bus driver, and once played a Dingle cousin at Zak Dingle’s wedding” in the ITV Dales, but stands firm on one of his more memorable moments being with Mr Stallone.
In collaboration with OLBG.com, Tony revealed: “I once filmed a Warburtons ad with Sylvester Stallone. I’ve been a massive fan since I was a kid – Rocky IV is my favourite film. I even got to salute him in the ad! He told me to call him ‘Sly’ and gave me advice about never working with Bruce Willis. Apparently, Bruce is always late!”
Sylvester and Bruce once shared the screen in The Expendables films, but their working relationship reportedly soured after a dispute over money. Willis appeared in the first two films, but was dropped from the third after allegedly demanding a higher salary. Stallone reportedly called him “greedy and lazy” in a now-deleted tweet.
Tony also spoke about other celebrity interactions during his TV career and said: “And then there’s Tom Hardy. I’m a huge fan – loved him in The Take. I got to play one of Alfie Solomons’ henchmen in Peaky Blinders. Didn’t have a huge role, but just being on that set was incredible.
“Oh, and I was cast in Time — the BBC drama with Stephen Graham — but I got replaced after testing positive for Covid. That was gutting. But at the end of the day, I’m still here, and that’s what matters.”
Tony has also starred on ITV quiz show Tipping Point and managed to take home a £2,300 jackpot.
The TV star explained: “Honestly, it all happened really fast. My daughter had just passed her driving test, and I was sat watching Tipping Point feeling bad I couldn’t afford a car for her. I joked, ‘I’ll go on Tipping Point and win the money.’ That was a Thursday.
“I applied online that day. On Monday, I got a call and did a quick-fire quiz. They then invited me to Leeds for an audition that Thursday. The following Monday, they rang again and asked if I could come to Twickenham on Thursday to film. Two weeks from applying to standing in the studio. Wild.”
“I ended up winning enough to buy my daughter a car, pay for her insurance, and surprise her at uni. That was the goal all along and I’m really proud I made it happen”.
“Took the train down, delivered the car, and headed back — job done!”
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