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Dive into the exciting world of I Play Rocky, the upcoming film that tells the true story of Sylvester Stallone’s journey to star in the iconic Rocky movie. Get an exclusive first look at set images featuring Anthony Ippolito portraying a young Sylvester Stallone, capturing the actor’s determination and hunger to land the role.
In this video, we explore the cast including Stephan James as Carl Weathers, AnnaSophia Robb as Sasha Czack, Matt Dillon as Frank Stallone Sr., PJ Byrne as Irwin Winkler, and Jay Duplass as John Avildsen. Directed by Peter Farrelly from a script by Peter Gamble, the film highlights Stallone’s persistence against all odds.
Learn how Ippolito sent an unsolicited audition tape to producers, mirroring Stallone’s own can-do spirit. We discuss the film’s production challenges and a statement from producer Christian Baha about bringing this unique story to life.
Don’t miss these stunning on-set photos and insights into one of Hollywood’s greatest underdog tales. If you love Rocky, Sylvester Stallone, and movie-making stories, this video is for you!
