Get a glimpse of Anthony Ippolito's portrayal of a young Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming film 'I Play Rocky'. Ippolito, known for his role in 'The Offer', a film based on the making of 'The Godfather', brings a similar passion to his performance. Stephan James, who played a young Al Pacino in 'The Offer', will now step into the role of Carl Weathers. AnnaSophia Robb, who played a young Sasha Czack in 'Rebel Ridge', will portray Sylvester's first wife. Additionally, Matt Dillon will play Frank Stallone Sr., Sly's dad, and PJ Byrne and Jay Duplass will portray producer Irwin Winkler and director John Avildsen, respectively. Peter Farrelly, known for 'Green Book', will direct the film, which is based on a script by Peter Gamble. World of Reel has shared some on-set images of Ippolito as Stallone, offering a sneak peek into the movie's production. Despite Stallone's lack of involvement, Ippolito's dedication is notable. He prepared for the role by creating an unsolicited audition tape and sending it directly to the producers, mirroring Stallone's early determination to break into the industry. The film is an underdog story about an unknown actor who believes he was meant to be Rocky Balboa, despite facing rejection. Producer Christian Baha expressed enthusiasm for the script, comparing it to Stallone's unique journey. The film promises to capture the spirit of the original 'Rocky' while telling a compelling story of perseverance and self-belief.
