New official clips and a 'First Look' featurette for 'I Play Rocky' showcase Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone. The film is now playing in select theaters and expands November 20.
- November 7, 2026
AceShowbiz - Anthony Ippolito steps into the role of Sylvester Stallone in the new film I Play Rocky, and fresh marketing materials are giving audiences a closer look at his transformation. Two official clips and a behind-the-scenes featurette have been released as the film continues its theatrical rollout.
The first clip features Ippolito alongside P.J. Byrne and Toby Kebbell, while the second, titled "We Can't Make a Deal with Sylvester Spillane," centers on Tracy Letts. A "First Look" featurette offers a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the film, which tells the true story of Stallone's determination to star in Rocky.
Directed by Academy Award-winner Peter Farrelly and written by Peter Gamble, I Play Rocky follows an unknown actor with an unshakable belief that he was not just meant to write Rocky but to be Rocky Balboa. Told "no" at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.
The cast includes AnnaSophia Robb, Kebbell, Byrne, Jay Duplass, Kiki Seto, featuring Matt Dillon with Stephan James and Letts. I Play Rocky is produced by Toby Emmerich, p.g.a., Christian Baha, p.g.a., Farrelly, p.g.a., Paul Currie, and Michele Weiss.
The film is rated PG-13 for strong language, brief sexual material, and smoking. It opened in select Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia theaters on November 6 and is now playing in those locations. It will expand to additional theaters on Friday, November 13, and opens everywhere on November 20. Tickets are on sale now.
Amazon MGM Studios presents I Play Rocky, which continues its rollout following its initial select-theater debut.
