📽️ What's the movie about?
The movie is about young and unknown Sylvester Stallone, who in the 1970s wrote the screenplay for the legendary movie "Rocky " and insisted on starring in it despite pressure from the studio.
This dramatic biopic will show how perseverance, self-belief and a passion for film helped a future Hollywood star break through the doubts, rejection and skepticism of producers.
🎭 Who is Anthony Ippolito?
Anthony Ippolito was previously memorable as Al Pacino in The Offer, a drama about the making of the cult film The Godfather. His experience in portraying real-life actors of Italian descent makes him an excellent choice for the role of the young Stallone.
🎬 Who's making the movie?
The director of "I Play Rocky " is Peter Farrelly, who won an Oscar for **"Green Book*". His involvement gives the project serious artistic and emotional depth.
🥊 Why is it important?
The movie "Rocky" not only became a cult sports drama, but also changed Stallone's career, making him a world-famous star. The story behind the making of this movie is an inspiring example of how dreams become reality through perseverance and personal belief in success.