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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T19:30:01.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\nI'm always interested in seeing a biopic, and how a filmmaker interprets the life of someone we all think we know. But I was genuinely shocked at CinemaCon when we got a first look at the new Sylvester Stallone movie_I Play Rocky_ , because actor Anthony Ippolito looks and sounds exactly like Sly. The entire press area was shook. Stay tuned for an official trailer, but until then, here's the latest update!\n\n* * *\n\n## Here's everything you need to know about _I Play Rocky_ , coming soon.\n\n### What is I Play Rocky about?\n\n\n\n\n_I Play Rocky_ tells the true story of how Sylvester Stallone made the iconic movie Rocky — and how he refused to make the movie unless he could play the lead. The movie launched Sly into fame, and got him an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay and Best Actor. The movie did win Best Picture.\n\n### Is there a movie coming out called I Play Rocky?\n\n\n\n\n_I Play Rocky_ is coming to theaters on November 20, 2026.\n\n### Who's in the I Play Rocky cast?\n\n\n\n\nThe cast of _I Play Rocky_ is really remarkable! We'll see:\n\n  * **Anthony Ippolito** as _Sylvester Stallone_\n  * **Stephan James** as _Carl Weathers_\n  * **AnnaSophia Robb** as _Sasha Czack_\n  * **Matt Dillon** as _Frank Stallone Sr._\n  * **P. J. Byrne** as _Irwin Winkler_ __\n  * **Toby Kebbell** as _Robert Chartoff_ __\n  * **Tracy Letts** as _Sandy Maddox_\n  * **Jay Duplass** as _John G. Avildsen_ __\n  * **Kiki Seto** as _Talia Shire_\n  * **Robert Morgan** as _Burgess Meredith_\n  * **Saul Stein** as _Sal_\n  * **Trevor St. John** as _Grant Bader_\n  * **Erik Palladino** as _Pete_\n  * **Rob Demery** as _Joe Frazier_\n  * **Scot Teller** as _Burt Young_\n\n\n\n**Stay tuned for more news on _I Play Rocky_ , and the other movies coming in 2026, by following Brit + Co on Facebook. And are you a biopic lover? Check out the latest news on Zendaya's A24 Ronnie Spector Biopic Be My Baby. It's sure to be one flick you can't miss!**",
  "title": "Anthony Ippolito Looks Shockingly Similar to Sylvester Stallone in New 'I Play Rocky' Movie"
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