Dolph Lundgren looked back on his life and career on Wednesday's episode of "In Depth With Graham Bensinger," and even opened up about having six tumors removed from his body since 2015.
But the actor also discussed his lengthy action movie career, including collaborating with "Rocky" star Sylvester Stallone numerous times over the years.
However, their partnership hasn't always been harmonious.
Lundgren recalled one incident on the set of "The Expendables," which Stallone both directed and starred in, when Stallone was "harsh" on him while filming.
"We had some good times and bad times, kind of like family to some degree," he said. "He was very harsh on me on a scene in 'The Expendables' where he kind of yelled at me in front of the whole crew and had me do about 20 takes on the scene."
"And he was like, 'My grandmother can do it better than that, what the fuck are you doing?' Basically, in front of everybody. There was press there that day, too — international press."
The "Masters of the Universe" and "Creed" actor said that he was upset by how he was treated to the point of wanting to hit his longtime costar.
"We took a lunch break and I remember I was kind of in tears," Lundgren recalled. "I mean, I was really upset. And I called my wife at the time, and I basically just told her, 'If he says one more word, I'm gonna knock him out and fuck this movie. I'm out of here. I'm just gonna punch him out and fucking leave.'"
But once Lundgren came back from lunch, he said that Stallone immediately apologized for his behavior.
"And I think when I walked on the set, people felt a certain… It wasn't such a good vibration," Lundgren said. "And then I had a tap on the back and it was Sly, and he was like, 'I'm sorry about that, let's just do another take, and let's just keep moving on.'"
Although the pair have butted occasionally butted heads, Lundgren said he still has much respect for his friend.
He added: "We've had a few run-ins over the years, but what can I say? He's a crazy Italian, you know? And I think he knows that I've always respected him and loved him, and I think that's why we're still friends."
