Before He Played Sylvester Stallone in ‘I Play Rocky,’ Star Anthony Ippolito Fought Hard for His Own Big Break

News Briefvia IndieWireNovember 3, 2026

To snag the starring role in Peter Farrelly's crowd-pleasing "I Play Rocky," the breakout star tells IndieWire how he — somewhat accidentally — ended up following the iconoclastic actor and filmmaker's own playbook.

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