I Play Rocky review – Anthony Ippolito adds knockout sweetness to the story of Stallone’s Hollywood triumph
Portraying the humour, passion and grit that took the actor from bit parts to Oscar glory, this making-of tale is even more mythic than the original movie For fun, excitement and the transcendental thrill of success, there’s nothing to touch this very enjoyable drama about the making of Sylvester Stallone’s…
Covered by 5 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Independent ·
How 5 newspapers cover this story
How Anthony Ippolito talked his way into playing Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'
Anthony Ippolito took a bold step to land the starring role in “I Play Rocky.”
I Play Rocky review – Anthony Ippolito adds knockout sweetness to the story of Stallone’s Hollywood triumph
Portraying the humour, passion and grit that took the actor from bit parts to Oscar glory, this making-of tale is even more mythic than the original movie For fun, excitement and the transcendental thrill of success, there’s nothing to touch this very enjoyable drama about the making of Sylvester Stallone’s…
Anthony Ippolito on Channeling Sylvester Stallone for ‘I Play Rocky’
“I Play Rocky” star Anthony Ippolito joins TODAY to share the biggest challenge he faced taking on the role of Sylvester Stallone and shares how the legendary actor reacted to the film.
‘I Play Rocky’ Review: He’s a Champion
The movie follows Sly (a charming Anthony Ippolito) from hard-scrabbling anonymity in New York to the first flush of success as a screenwriter and actor.
How "I Play Rocky" star Anthony Ippolito found his Sylvester Stallone impression
In the biopic "I Play Rocky," Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Sylvester Stallone going through a remarkable creative and physical transformation to make the 1976 blockbuster "Rocky." Ippolito speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the project.
Coverage details
5 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Independent, The Guardian, NBC News, The New York Times and CBS News. The Independent published it first, on November 4, 2026; the last outlet to join was CBS News, 2 days later.
Key names in the coverage: Anthony Ippolito, Play Rocky and Sylvester Stallone.
By country: United States (3), United Kingdom (2).
