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Stallone biopic I Play Rocky delights at world premiere
- On Saturday, film director Peter Farrelly premiered his biopic "I Play Rocky" at the Toronto International Film Festival, chronicling the tumultuous production of the 1976 boxing classic that won three Oscars.
- The film depicts Sylvester Stallone's struggle to secure the lead role after studios initially refused to cast the then-obscure actor in his own screenplay, forcing him into a standoff with executives.
- Star Anthony Ippolito spent over a year studying Stallone to prepare for the role, discussing the actor's childhood facial paralysis that shaped his signature voice and determined look.
- Farrelly confirmed Stallone gave the film his "seal of approval" after watching it alone, while early festival reviews position the biopic as a potential awards season contender.
- Amazon MGM Studios plans to open the film in limited release on November 6, followed by nationwide expansion on November 20, bringing the underdog story to wider audiences.
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‘I Play Rocky’ review: The inspiring true story of Sylvester Stallone’s breakthrough will have you cheering
"I Play Rocky" at the Toronto International Film Festival is the stirring, inspiring, surprisingly hilarious and easy to love story of Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa-like battle to make and star in his passion project.
·New York, United States
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The actor, who plays the Hollywood star in Peter Farrelly's film, relayed their conversation.
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Stallone biopic I Play Rocky delights at world premiere
I Play Rocky, a new film that traces the path of a then-unknown Sylvester Stallone fighting to create the movie that would make him a star, premiered on Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it garnered a standing ovation.
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