I Play Rocky
movie · Released
View on VideBits →The electrifying 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.
Release dates
- Theatrical release: 2026-11-20
- Theatrical release: 2026-11-06
- Trailer: 2026-07-15
Timeline
- 2026-11-06 — Released: TMDb status: Released
- 2026-11-06 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-11-06
- 2026-11-06 — Theatrical release: Theatrical Release (GB)
- 2026-09-28 — Casting: Anthony Ippolito is cast to play a young version of Sylvester Stallone in the film.
- 2026-09-18 — Award nomination: The film is a contender for the TIFF People's Choice Awards.
- 2026-09-13 — Announced: The movie 'I Play Rocky' premiered at TIFF.
- 2026-09-13 — Writer attached: Peter Gamble is attached as the screenwriter for 'I Play Rocky'.
- 2026-09-13 — Casting: Anthony Ippolito portrays Sylvester Stallone in 'I Play Rocky'.
- 2026-09-13 — Filming started: Anthony Ippolito filmed his own audition for the film before having the script.
- 2026-07-15 — Trailer: Trailer: Official Trailer
Also confirmed: Casting, Director attached, Post-production started, Studio attached, Writer attached.
Cast & crew
Robert Morgan · Toby Kebbell · Kiki Seto · Peter Farrelly · Tracy Letts · Anthony Ippolito · Anthony Ippolito · P.J. Byrne · Matt Dillon · Jay Duplass · Peter Gamble · Stephan James · Peter Gamble · Peter Farrelly · AnnaSophia Robb
Studios & networks
Amazon MGM Studios · Baha Productions · Eden Rock Media · FilmNation Entertainment · Fireside Films · International Media Funds Management · Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer · Peter Farrelly