Ippolito Takes on Stallone in New 'I Play Rocky' Biopic
The film revisits the 1976 American classic, with the actor discussing his challenges and Stallone’s response on major morning shows.
Anthony Ippolito stars as Sylvester Stallone in the new film 'I Play Rocky', a biopic that follows the young Stallone’s creative and physical transformation leading up to the 1976 blockbuster 'Rocky'.
He promoted the movie on national TV, appearing on TODAY and speaking with CBS Mornings about the project.
In those interviews Ippolito said he shared the biggest challenge he faced taking on the role and described how Sylvester Stallone reacted to the film.
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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.
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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.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Anthony Ippolito is the star of the film "I Play Rocky".
- Anthony Ippolito plays Sylvester Stallone in the film "I Play Rocky".
- Anthony Ippolito appeared on TODAY to discuss the film "I Play Rocky".
- Anthony Ippolito spoke with "CBS Mornings" about the project.
- Anthony Ippolito said he shared the biggest challenge he faced taking on the role of Sylvester Stallone.
- Anthony Ippolito said he shared how Sylvester Stallone reacted to the film.
- In the biopic, the character is a young Sylvester Stallone who goes through a creative and physical transformation to make the 1976 blockbuster "Rocky".
- "Rocky" was released in 1976.
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