Anthony Ippolito Joins AnnaSophia Robb, Stephan James, & More at ‘I Play Rocky’ Premiere in NYC!

The stars of the new Rocky movie are hitting the red carpet!

Anthony Ippolito joined co-stars AnnaSophia Robb and Stephan James at the latest premiere of I Play Rocky on Wednesday evening (November 4) held at the SVA Theatre in New York City.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Matt Dillon, PJ Bryne, Toby Kebell, Tracy Letts, Saul Sten, and Scot Teller along with director Peter Farrelly.

What is I Play Rocky about?

Here’s the synopsis:

The film is an 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. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.

The movie is already getting Oscars buzz!

Critics have been going wild for I Play Rocky after its premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival last month

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“Make no mistake: a star is born. Ippolito delivers the kind of breakout that turns a working actor into a name overnight, anchoring one of the truest underdog stories the business has ever told,” Variety wrote in their review.

USA Today noted, “The huge crowd response from the premiere audience is a good sign that I Play Rocky, like its namesake, could be an Oscar contender.”

When will I Play Rocky be released?

Directed by Peter Farrelly and written by Peter Gamble, I Play Rocky hits theaters on November 6.

Via: Yahoo