Anthony Ippolito to Star as Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'
Anthony Ippolito will play Sylvester Stallone in Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky,' about the making of the 1976 film. He gained 40 pounds for the role.
Anthony Ippolito has been cast as Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, Peter Farrelly's film about the making of the 1976 classic Rocky. According to Variety, Ippolito landed the role after submitting a self-tape that prompted Farrelly to end the casting process.
Ippolito had a year and a half to prepare for the part, during which he gained 40 pounds of muscle. He previously portrayed Al Pacino in the Paramount+ miniseries The Offer.
The film depicts a pivotal moment in Rocky's development: Stallone refusing a $300,000 offer from producers Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler to star in his own script.
Rocky went on to win three Oscars in 1976, including Best Picture.
Quick answers
Who plays Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'?
Anthony Ippolito stars as Sylvester Stallone.
What is 'I Play Rocky' about?
It is about the making of the film 'Rocky,' including Stallone refusing a $300,000 offer from producers Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler to star in his own script.
How did Anthony Ippolito prepare for the role?
He had a year and a half to prepare and gained 40 pounds of muscle.