WEATHERS: Actually, I was talking to an Australian one day, and he was telling me about this incredible love affair that he was in. In fact, Weathers came up with the character's name. At the time, he was playing the title role in the film "Action Jackson," about a cop sidelined to a desk job for unorthodox behavior, a part that was written for Carl Weathers. More recently, he played Greef Karga in the Disney+ "Star Wars" TV series "The Mandalorian." Terry Gross spoke with Carl Weathers in 1988. Baby, I got a stew going.ĬROSS: (As Tobias Funke) I think I'd like my money back.īIANCULLI: Weathers also co-starred in the Adam Sandler comedy "Happy Gilmore" and in the action movie "Predator" with Arnold Schwarzenegger. I'd go to craft service, get some raw veggies, bacon, a cup of soup. I was doing the Showtime movie "Hot Ice" with Anne Archer - never once touched my per diem. WEATHERS: (As himself) Let me tell you a little story about acting. But I would like to focus on my acting, Mr. Now, you take this home, throw it in a pot, add some broth, a potato - baby, you got a stew going.ĬROSS: (As Tobias Funke) Yes, that's fine. There's still plenty of meat on that bone. WEATHERS: (As himself) Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT")ĭAVID CROSS: (As Tobias Funke) Do you see me more as the respected dramatic actor or more of the beloved comic actor? Tobias is chewing on a rib and is about to toss it. In this scene with Tobias, played by David Cross, they're at a party where food has been served. Combat Carl finds a way.īIANCULLI: He also parodied himself in the sitcom "Arrested Development," playing a money-pinching acting coach. WEATHERS: (As Combat Carl) When Combat Carl gets stuck in a jam, he says to himself, Combat Carl never gives up. His other roles include Combat Carl in the animated "Toy Story 4." Carl Weathers was a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders before he turned his attention to acting. Weathers died last week at the age of 76. And without some challenge, without some damn war to fight, than the warrior may as well be dead, Stallion.īIANCULLI: That's actor Carl Weathers in the role of prize fighter-turned-trainer Apollo Creed in the film "Rocky IV." He played in all of those early "Rocky" films. We have to be right in the middle of the action 'cause we're the warriors. See we're born with a killer instinct that you can't just turn off and on like some radio. CARL WEATHERS: (As Apollo Creed) We don't even have a choice.
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