# Rejection led Sylvester Stallone to create film's ultimate underdog Rocky

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- Original source: <https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20261104-how-sylvester-stallone-created-underdog-icon-rocky>
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- Submitted to Hacker News: 2026-11-06T12:57:38.000Z

A story detailing Sylvester Stallone's experiences with rejection that led him to create the film character Rocky.

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