Young Sylvester Stallone Movie About Making Rocky to Be Helmed by Peter Farrelly
I Play Rocky will showcase Sylvester Stallone pre-fame, proving himself through determination and talent in Hollywood. Peter Farrelly, known for Green Book and comedic hits, will direct this inspiring tale of Stallone's rise to fame. The movie will follow Stallone's refusal to sell his script unless he plays the lead.
Green Book director Peter Farrelly will helm I Play Rocky, which tells the story of a young Sylvester Stallone and his efforts to make the first Rocky movie back in 1976. Stallone is now one of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood, with Rocky being his breakout role and leading to the actor creating one of the most iconic franchises of all time, as well as becoming a major action movie superstar.
You can check out a synopsis for I Play Rocky below, courtesy of Variety.
I Play Rocky, the upcoming film, will follow Stallone long before his action hero days.
Green Book director Peter Farrelly will helm I Play Rocky, which tells the story of a young Sylvester Stallone and his efforts to make the first Rocky movie back in 1976. Stallone is now one of the most recognizable stars in Hollywood, with Rocky being his breakout role and leading to the actor creating one of the most iconic franchises of all time, as well as becoming a major action movie superstar.
You can check out a synopsis for I Play Rocky below, courtesy of Variety.
I Play Rocky, the upcoming film, will follow Stallone long before his action hero days.
- 5/8/2024
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
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