The first I Play Rocky trailer has officially arrived, giving fans their first look at Anthony Ippolito as a young Sylvester Stallone in the inspiring true story behind one of Hollywood’s greatest underdog victories.
Directed by Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly, the film follows Stallone’s relentless fight to bring Rocky to theaters while refusing to give up the starring role that would ultimately change his life forever.
Watch The ‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer
The trailer takes viewers back to the early days of Stallone’s career, when he was an unknown actor with a screenplay and an unwavering belief that he was destined to play Rocky Balboa.
Even as studios tried to buy the script without him attached to star, Stallone refused to back down.
His decision became one of the boldest gambles in Hollywood history and helped launch one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
Is The Film Based On A True Story?
Yes. I Play Rocky tells the true story of Sylvester Stallone‘s determination to make Rocky on his own terms.
After writing the screenplay, Stallone turned down multiple offers because producers wanted someone else to play the lead.
He held firm, betting everything on himself.
That decision paid off when Rocky became an Academy Award-winning classic and turned Stallone into a global star.
Who Stars In ‘I Play Rocky’?
Anthony Ippolito leads the cast as Sylvester Stallone alongside Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, P.J. Byrne, Toby Kebbell, Tracy Letts, Jay Duplass, Stephan James, and Kiki Seto.
Peter Farrelly directs from a screenplay by Peter Gamble.
The film is produced by Christian Baha, Toby Emmerich, Paul Currie, and Peter Farrelly.
Release Date
I Play Rocky opens in select theaters on November 6 before expanding to theaters nationwide later in November.
Whether you’re a lifelong Rocky fan or simply love a great underdog story, this looks like one worth adding to your watchlist.
Will you be watching I Play Rocky in theaters this November?
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