First Look at "I Play Rocky" Released

A behind-the-scenes photo has been released by Amazon MGM Studios, which is producing a film about a young Sylvester Stallone.

The film "I Play Rocky" tells the story behind the legendary sports drama "Rocky," which became Stallone's ticket to the big leagues. The future star is played by young actor Anthony Ippolito. Judging by the shot of him running on the beach with a dog, the actor really nailed the look.
Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone
First look at "I Play Rocky" released
Source: Amazon MGM Studios
The zoomboola.com editors remind readers: 29-year-old , who dreamed of making his own films, wrote the "Rocky" screenplay and tried selling it to studios with one condition – he'd get the lead role. Nobody agreed, so he made the movie with his own money. The film, which cost a million dollars to make, ended up pulling in $225 million at the box office. "I Play Rocky" is directed by Peter Farrelly, with a screenplay by Peter Gamble Robinson. The film is set to hit theaters in 2026.