The trailer for the upcoming biographical film 'I Play Rocky' has sparked widespread excitement, amassing 5.5 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release on July 15. The movie dramatizes Sylvester Stallone's arduous journey to bring his iconic underdog story to the big screen, marking the 50th anniversary of the original 1976 film.
Fans React to Anthony Ippolito's Performance
Viewers have flooded the comments section with praise for actor Anthony Ippolito, who portrays Stallone. One user wrote: "Bro is impersonating Stallone with such perfection." Another commented: "The Apollo chuckle & smile at the end was spot on." A third added: "Dude even looks like a younger Stallone," while a fourth noted: "This guy's going to be a star. What an incredible spot on impression of Sly Stallone. Got the voice down perfectly."
Plot of 'I Play Rocky'
The film depicts a struggling actor Stallone, who repeatedly fails to land auditions before his girlfriend encourages him to write a script starring himself. Within three days, Stallone writes the screenplay for 'Rocky,' which is quickly picked up by a studio. However, the studio wants a different actor for the lead. After a fierce battle and multiple offers to buy the script, Stallone is finally cast—but with a major caveat: if production falls behind by even a single day, he will be replaced.
This meta-underdog story chronicles Stallone's battle both on and off camera to succeed against the odds. The original 'Rocky' won four Oscars, including Best Picture, and spawned four sequels as well as the 'Creed' spin-off series.
Cast and Release Date
Alongside Ippolito, the cast includes AnnaSophia Robb, Toby Kebbell, P.J. Byrne, Stephan James, Jay Duplass, Robert Morgan, Tracy Letts, and Matt Dillon. 'I Play Rocky' is set for release in cinemas this November, exactly 50 years after the original film debuted. Ippolito previously portrayed Al Pacino in 'The Offer,' the behind-the-scenes story of 'The Godfather.'
