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Amazon's 'I Play Rocky' Celebrates Stallone's 50-Year Legacy

1/28/2026

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Amazon MGM Studios' film I Play Rocky debuts November 20, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of Sylvester Stallone, the actor behind Rocky.
Peter Farrelly directs the project, tracing Stallone's journey as an aspiring actor determined to portray Rocky Balboa.
Anthony Ippolito stars as Stallone, with Matt Dillon and AnnaSophia Robb in supporting roles.
Produced by Toby Emmerich, Christian Baha, and Peter Farrelly, the film follows the Creed series that revitalized the Rocky franchise.

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Amazon MGM Studios' film I Play Rocky debuts November 20, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of Sylvester Stallone, the actor behind Rocky.
Peter Farrelly directs the project, tracing Stallone's journey as an aspiring actor determined to portray Rocky Balboa.
Anthony Ippolito stars as Stallone, with Matt Dillon and AnnaSophia Robb in supporting roles.
Produced by Toby Emmerich, Christian Baha, and Peter Farrelly, the film follows the Creed series that revitalized the Rocky franchise.