I Play Rocky tells the true story behind a classic
- Amazon MGM Studios premiered the first trailer for "I Play Rocky," director Peter Farrelly's biographical drama about the origins of the seminal 1976 boxing film "Rocky."
- The film depicts the true story of Sylvester Stallone, who refused to sell his "Rocky" screenplay unless he could play Rocky Balboa, turning down life-changing money to work for pennies.
- Alongside lead Anthony Ippolito, Stephan James portrays Carl Weathers in the behind-the-scenes dramatization, joined by Matt Dillon, AnnaSophia Robb, and Toby Kebbell.
- Scheduled for limited release on November 13, the film will see a wide release on November 20 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the original 1976 debut.
- "Rocky" famously won the Academy Award for Best Picture and spawned a lasting franchise, including the "Creed" spinoff series, cementing its place in Hollywood history.
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The 'I Play Rocky' trailer asks, "Why Stallone?"
After a brief sojourn back into the comedy mines — someone out there apparently did watch both Ricky Stanicky and Balls Up — Peter Farrelly’s back at the surface, ready to breathe in that sweet middlebrow air once again. First came Green Book, then came The Greatest Beer Run Ever, now comes I Play Rocky, which will probably premiere at TIFF in a few weeks (you pretty much have a standing invite to debut your new films gala-style at the […] The p…
Anthony Ippolito flexes his sexy muscles in new teaser for 'I Play Rocky'
Yo, Adrian!Rocky is considered one of the most iconic films of all time. The movie secured the Academy Award for Best Picture and shot Sylvester Stallone to superstardom as the franchise went on to earn over 1 billion dollars. Hailed as one of the best underdog stories ever, Rocky's journey to winning the World Heavyweight Championship has inspired audiences everywhere.Now, fans will get an exciting look as to how the legendary movie came to lif…
Trailer Goes ViralWatch: Anthony Ippolito Starring as Young Sylvester Stallone
Amazon MGM Studios is giving a glimpse of the new film I Play Rocky. The post Watch: Trailer Goes Viral of Anthony Ippolito Starring as Young Sylvester Stallone in ‘I Play Rocky’ appeared first on Breitbart.
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