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I Play Rocky submitted as musical comedy for Golden Globes

Peter Farrelly's film I Play Rocky has been submitted by Amazon/MGM for consideration as a musical comedy at the upcoming Golden Globes.

A large, empty auditorium with a circular stage and retro seating design.
File photo A large, empty auditorium with a circular stage and retro seating design. Photo: Alari Tammsalu

Genre classification change confirmed

The distributor Amazon/MGM chose to categorize the movie as a musical comedy instead of a drama. This decision marks a shift from how the original Rocky film competed in previous years. The Hollywood Reporter states that the submission assumes approval from the Golden Globes organization.

Competing against other entries

If approved, the picture will face competition from titles like Wild Horse Nine and The Invite in specific genre categories. Actors including John Malkovich and Ryan Gosling are listed as rivals for best actor in a musical comedy. The film would compete against different opponents than those currently listed for drama categories.

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