Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film ‘I Play Rocky’ is a true story about an unknown actor with an unshakable belief that he wasn’t just meant to write Rocky—he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. Told “no” at every turn, Sylvester Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.
‘I Play Rocky’ stars Anthony Ippolito (as Sylvester Stallone), AnnaSophia Robb (as Sasha Czack), Toby Kebbell (as Robert Chartoff), P.J. Byrne (as Irwin Winkler), Jay Duplass (as John G. Avildsen), Kiki Seto (as Talia Shire), featuring Matt Dillon (as Frank Stallone Sr.), with Stephan James (as Carl Weathers), and Tracy Letts (as Sandy Maddox).
Written by Peter Gamble, ‘I Play Rocky’ is produced by Toby Emmerich, Christian Baha, Peter Farrelly, Paul Currie, and Michele Weiss, with executive producers Evan Bates, Gianni Benvenuto, Mario Biancacci, Kyle Fox, Joe Guest, Patrick Josten, Walter Josten, Roland Kickinger, Melissa Morkus, Andrew Muscato, and J.B. Rogers. Production companies are Baha Productions and Fireside Films.
The film’s cinematography is by Sean Porter, the music is by Dave Palmer, with editing by Sam Seig.
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Additional cast include Robert Morgan (as Burgess Meredith), Erik Palladino (as Pete), Trevor St. John (as Grant Bader), Nikki Tyler-Flynn (as Linda), John Patrick Jordan (as Martin Kessler), Saul Stein (as Sal), Paul Sloan (as Ronnie), and Rachel Zeiger-Haag (as Betty).
Amazon MGM Studios will release ‘I Play Rocky’ in select theaters on November 6, 2026, expanding nationwide on November 20, 2026.
For more details, visit the official website here: https://www.amazon.com/salp/iplayrocky?hhf=
Anthony Ippolito is most known for The Offer. AnnaSophia Robb is most known for Soul Surfer and Bridge to Terabithia. Matt Dillon is most known for Crash and There’s Something About Mary. Stephan James is most known for Race and If Beale Street Could Talk.
