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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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Medicine Hat NewsFormer Leafs GM, NHL executive Brian Burke makes brief cameo in 'I Play Rocky'
TORONTO — "I Play Rocky" is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too.
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Former Leafs GM, NHL executive Brian Burke makes brief cameo in ‘I Play Rocky’
TORONTO — "I Play Rocky" is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too. Former NHL executive Brian Burke makes a brief cameo in the film, which recently premiered at the Toronto Internat...
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