I Play Rocky premieres at Toronto Film Festival

The biographical film ‘I Play Rocky’ (Eu Sou o Rocky) made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12. Directed by Peter Farrelly, the Amazon MGM Studios production chronicles Sylvester Stallone’s journey to create and star in the 1976 classic ‘Rocky’.

Anthony Ippolito stars as the young Stallone, receiving significant critical acclaim for his performance. Industry commentators, including representatives from Variety and Collider, have identified the film as a strong contender for the festival’s People’s Choice Award and a potential Oscar candidate.

The film features a supporting cast including Matt Dillon, Stephan James, Jay Duplass, and AnnaSophia Robb. In Brazil, the film is scheduled for theatrical release on November 19 via Diamond Films.