Sylvester Stallone comments on new biopic I Play Rocky at 92NY event
Sylvester Stallone discussed the upcoming film I Play Rocky during a promotional chat at 92NY on Monday.
Stallone's initial reaction to the project
The actor admitted he felt like jumping the gun when first hearing about the movie. He stated that he has nothing to do with the film directed by Peter Farrelly. Stallone said he would just sit back and watch the production unfold.
Reaction to Anthony Ippolito's portrayal
Stallone watched a video of young actor Anthony Ippolito playing a version of himself. The star told his daughter that the performance was unbelievable upon first viewing. He noted that seeing the angles made him think he was in the scene.
Discussion about past Rocky films
During the conversation, Stallone described watching the Rocky movies as looking at a photo of himself. He revealed efforts to get Amazon to allow him to recut 1990's Rocky V. The actor called that specific film a thorn in his side.
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