Stallone: Ippolito 'could win the Oscar' for I Play Rocky
Stallone says he had no role in making the film about his early career, and that its screenplay is original rather than based on his book.
Sylvester Stallone said Anthony Ippolito could win the Oscar for his performance as Stallone in I Play Rocky, according to an interview with Pat McAfee reported by joblo.com.
Stallone said he had received a work print of the film and screened it. He also said he had nothing to do with the making of I Play Rocky, explaining that he stayed away because he did not want the film to become a vanity project.
According to Stallone, the film's writers did not read his book and the screenplay is original.
I Play Rocky is directed by Peter Farrelly and opens in theaters on November 20, 2026.
An older origin story
Stallone compared the film's timing to his own experience: more than 50 years ago, in November, his own Rocky story began.
Quick answers
When does I Play Rocky come out in theaters?
I Play Rocky opens in theaters on November 20, 2026.
Who plays Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky?
Anthony Ippolito plays Stallone in the film.
Was Sylvester Stallone involved in making I Play Rocky?
No. Stallone said he had nothing to do with the making of the film and did not take part because he did not want it to be a vanity project.