Anthony Ippolito Signs With CAA Following 'I Play Rocky' Trailer
The actor, who stars as a young Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming biopic, has joined the major agency.
“He self-taped his own audition, sent it in unsolicited, and fought to get it to the film’s producers and director Peter Farrelly.”
Anthony Ippolito has signed with talent agency CAA, according to Deadline. The move comes on the heels of the release of the trailer for his upcoming film, I Play Rocky.
Ippolito stars in the film as a young Sylvester Stallone, chronicling the underdog backstory behind the making of the original Rocky. The actor reportedly took matters into his own hands to land the role, sending an unsolicited self-taped audition to the film's producers and director Peter Farrelly.
What is 'I Play Rocky' about?
The Amazon MGM Studios drama tells the story of Stallone's struggle to get Rocky made, including a period where he was so in need of cash that he sold his dog Butkus. The film is set for a limited theatrical release on November 13, followed by a wide release on November 20. It will begin its festival run at Toronto in September.
What is Anthony Ippolito known for?
This marks Ippolito's first leading feature role. He is known for playing a young Al Pacino opposite Miles Teller in the Paramount+ series The Offer. His other credits include playing George Wright in Netflix's Grand Army and a role in the Netflix film Purple Hearts. He began his career playing the young version of Adam Sandler's character in Pixels.
Ippolito signed with CAA after meeting with major agencies over the past week. He continues to be represented by Untitled Entertainment, the Lede Company, and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does 'I Play Rocky' come out?
The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 13, 2026, with a wider release set for November 20, 2026. It will first debut at film festivals, starting with Toronto in September.
Who else is in the cast of 'I Play Rocky'?
The available reporting confirms Anthony Ippolito stars as a young Sylvester Stallone and that Miles Teller appears in The Offer, a separate project. Specific supporting cast members for I Play Rocky are not detailed in the current report.
Who is directing 'I Play Rocky'?
The film is directed by Peter Farrelly.
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