‘I Play Rocky’ Trailer Hits 20 Million Views: First Look at Anthony Ippolito as a Young Sylvester Stallone
Anthony Ippolito is set to play Sylvester Stallone in the new movie, which tells the story of how the original Rocky film got the green light.
The news that Anthony Ippolito is set to channel Sylvester Stallone—to tell the fabled story of how the original movie got the green light, will be welcome news to Stallone fans. The newly released trailer is already generating buzz, with fans excited to see the underdog story of a struggling actor who persevered to bring one of the most iconic movies of all time to the big screen. Despite producers' initial reluctance to cast Stallone, he insisted on playing the lead role, backing himself in a move that made him a true underdog in his own right. The movie recounts Stallone's battle with the Hollywood elite, recounting the trials and tribulations of bringing Rocky Balboa to life. Anthony Ippolito, who has previously portrayed Hollywood icons, including Al Pacino in the 2022 miniseries The Offer, bears a resemblance to Stallone in publicity shots for the new project. Stallone has lent his support for the movie on social media, expressing his excitement to see the story brought to life. The trailer's success, with 20 million YouTube views and counting, suggests that demand for the movie remains high.