'I Play Rocky' Trailer: An Unknown Stallone Wants To Star In His 'Rocky' Script
The trailer for 'I Play Rocky' has debuted, depicting the origins of the iconic underdog film franchise through the lens of a young Sylvester Stallone.
Answered
Who portrays Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'?
Anthony Ippolito stars as the young Sylvester Stallone.
What is the premise of the film?
The film follows an unknown Sylvester Stallone as he fights to get his own script for 'Rocky' produced with himself in the lead role.
Has a release date been announced?
Coverage does not yet specify a release date for the film.
Where it stands
The first trailer for the film 'I Play Rocky' has been released, focusing on the early career struggles of Sylvester Stallone as he attempts to cast himself in his own screenplay for the original 'Rocky' movie. Anthony Ippolito stars as the aspiring actor during this formative period of his life.
Coverage from Deadline, The Playlist, and Yahoo highlights the film’s narrative premise regarding the behind-the-scenes creation of the sports drama. Additional reporting by Dark Horizons and Pajiba notes the trailer's release while offering commentary on its potential standing in the upcoming awards season.
Future developments will hinge on audience and critical reaction to the footage. Coverage does not yet specify a wide release date or further cast announcements beyond the lead role.
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- I PLAY ROCKY Trailer Delivers Uncanny Sylvester Stallone Look Alike Yahoo · 46d ago
- Anthony Ippolito Goes the Distance as Sylvester Stallone in ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer The Hollywood Reporter · 46d ago
- ’I Play Rocky’ Trailer: Sylvester Stallone’s Fight to Play His Iconic Role Gets Its Very Own Movie IndieWire · 46d ago
- Anthony Ippolito IMDb · 46d ago
- Hey Yo, I Play Rocky's Anthony Ippolito Nails Sylvester Stallone's Voice And Swagger In First Trailer Yahoo · 46d ago
- Anthony Ippolito Becomes a Young Sylvester Stallone in Inspiring Trailer for Biopic I Play Rocky People.com · 46d ago
- The ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer Is Borderline Hilarious Yahoo · 46d ago
- 'I Play Rocky' reveals Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone USA Today · 46d ago
- I Play Rocky trailer introduces Sylvester Stallone fighting for his movie A.V. Club · 46d ago
- The ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer Is Borderline Hilarious Esquire · 46d ago
- ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer: Anthony Ippolito Becomes Sylvester Stallone in This Inside Look at the Making of a Movie Classic Variety · 46d ago
- Official Trailer: "I Play Rocky" Dark Horizons · 46d ago
- I'd Like to Say We Have the First Awards Season Misfire On Our Hands, But ... Pajiba · 46d ago
- ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer: Anthony Ippolito Becomes Sylvester Stallone In The Underdog Story Behind ‘Rocky’ The Playlist · 46d ago
- Young Sylvester Stallone Fights for His Dream in First ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer Yahoo · 46d ago
- 'I Play Rocky' Trailer: An Unknown Stallone Wants To Star In His 'Rocky' Script Deadline · 46d ago
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