The “I Play Rocky” movie will bring to the screen the unlikely story of how a struggling actor named Sylvester Stallone turned his underdog script into one of the most iconic franchises in film history.
At the center of this Amazon MGM production is Anthony Ippolito, best known for playing Al Pacino in the miniseries The Offer. Now, Ippolito steps into Stallone’s shoes to portray the young, determined writer-actor who refused to let anyone else play Rocky Balboa. The film will be directed by Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly (Green Book) with a script by Peter Gamble, and produced by Toby Emmerich and Christian Baha.
Just as Stallone fought to star in Rocky, Ippolito fought to land this role. Instead of waiting for the casting call, he recorded his own audition tape and sent it directly to the producers—an unconventional move that ultimately secured him the part. That boldness mirrors Stallone’s original gamble, when Hollywood insisted on casting established actors but he held firm, believing only he could embody the character he created.
When Stallone wrote Rocky in the mid-1970s, the industry was skeptical. Studios liked the script but didn’t want him as the lead. Against overwhelming odds, Stallone turned down offers to sell his screenplay without acting in it. His determination paid off: the 1976 film, made on a tight budget, went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture, gross over $1.7 billion across sequels, and cement Stallone’s place in Hollywood.
The upcoming “I Play Rocky” movie aims to capture that critical moment: the rejection, the self-belief, and the risk that transformed Stallone from a struggling unknown into an international star.
The Rocky universe didn’t stop in the ’70s. With the success of the Creed films, starring Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, Stallone’s legacy continues. Jordan has already headlined three installments, with a fourth confirmed to be in development. Stallone reprised his role as Rocky in the first two films but stepped away afterward, hinting that his journey as the character has reached its natural end. “I thought Rocky was done in 2006. Then Michael B. Jordan came along, and everything changed. Now there’s a new generation, and I’m happy to pass the torch,” Stallone said.
While Stallone’s direct involvement in the new film hasn’t been confirmed—neither as a consultant nor as part of the crew—anticipation is building. The project not only celebrates his legacy but also highlights the grit and resilience behind one of cinema’s greatest success stories.
The “I Play Rocky” movie doesn’t yet have a release date, but it promises to be a powerful portrait of ambition, struggle, and triumph—the very spirit of Rocky Balboa.
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