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Stallone Exits Cliffhanger Reboot Amid Legal Disputes

12/20/2025

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Sylvester Stallone exited the Cliffhanger reboot over financial disputes and scheduling conflicts, prompting Pierce Brosnan to be cast.
Producers Neal Moritz and Toby Jaffe filed suit alleging Rocket Science Industries failed to secure Stallone's fee in escrow.
The dispute prompted director Ric Roman Waugh to withdraw and led to creative changes.
The producers allege Rocket Science Industries' actions caused budget issues, including a deferral request for producer fees.

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Sylvester Stallone exited the Cliffhanger reboot over financial disputes and scheduling conflicts, prompting Pierce Brosnan to be cast.
Producers Neal Moritz and Toby Jaffe filed suit alleging Rocket Science Industries failed to secure Stallone's fee in escrow.
The dispute prompted director Ric Roman Waugh to withdraw and led to creative changes.
The producers allege Rocket Science Industries' actions caused budget issues, including a deferral request for producer fees.