Peter Farrelly’s upcoming film I Play Rocky tells the true story of Sylvester Stallone’s struggle not only to get his breakout movie Rocky made, but also to play the lead. As seen in the first trailer, I Play Rocky star Anthony Ippolito (The Offer) nails both Stallone’s look and his unique voice. The film is coming from Amazon MGM Studios.
In the official logline, I Play Rocky is described as “an electrifying true story about an unknown actor with an unshakable belief that he wasn’t just meant to write Rocky — he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. Told ‘no’ at every turn, Sylvester Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.”
Cast and Release
Directed by Peter Farrelly from a script penned by Peter Gamble, I Play Rocky also stars Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, P.J. Byrne, Toby Kebbell, Tracy Letts, Jay Duplass, Stephan James, and Kiki Seto. It will screen in theaters everywhere this November.
The film’s trailer showcases Anthony Ippolito’s impressive portrayal of Sylvester Stallone, and fans of the Rocky franchise are eagerly awaiting the release of I Play Rocky. With its talented cast and inspiring true story, I Play Rocky is shaping up to be a must-see film for anyone who loves Hollywood and the Rocky saga.
In conclusion, I Play Rocky is a film that will delight audiences with its underdog story and talented cast. With Peter Farrelly at the helm and Anthony Ippolito starring as Sylvester Stallone, this movie is sure to be a hit. Fans of Rocky and Hollywood history won’t want to miss I Play Rocky when it hits theaters this November.
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