Peter Farrelly’s biographical drama I Play Rocky screens at London Film Festival
Peter Farrelly introduced his biographical film I Play Rocky during a surprise screening at the London Film Festival on Friday night.
New Lead Actor Anthony Ippolito
The production team selected newcomer Anthony Ippolito to portray Sylvester Stallone after he sent a self-tape from his grandmother's basement in Long Island. Farrelly stated that the crew never looked past this 27-year-old actor following the initial audition submission. The film tells the true story of how Stallone wrote and starred in the 1976 classic.
Cast Includes Supporting Roles
AnnSophia Robb plays Sasha Czack while Matt Dillon portrays Frank Stallone Sr in the drama. Other cast members include P.J. Byrne as producer Irwin Winkler and Jay Duplass as director John G. Avildsen.
Sylvester Stallone Approval Confirmed
Farrelly expressed that his greatest pride comes from Sylvester Stallone's positive reaction to the movie. The director noted that he would be disappointed if Stallone did not like the final product.
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