Anthony Ippolito channels ‘Rocky’ aura to portray young Stallone
Anthony Ippolito’s bold move paid off when he effectively secured the coveted role of a young Sylvester Stallone before casting even began for the biographical drama, due in cinemas this month.
Actor Anthony Ippolito secured the role of young Sylvester Stallone in the biographical drama 'I Play Rocky' by proactively submitting self-tapes before official casting began. The film, directed by Peter Farrelly, depicts Stallone's impoverished early career and his insistence on starring in his own screenplay.
Ippolito obtained the role by sending unsolicited audition materials to producers before formal casting started.
The film portrays Stallone's poverty, including selling his dog, and his refusal to sell the script without the lead role.
Directed by Peter Farrelly, 'I Play Rocky' releases this month and covers Stallone's rise to stardom.
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Anthony Ippolito attends the New York screening of Amazon MGM Studios’ 'I Play Rocky' at the SVA Theatre in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)LOS ANGELES: When Anthony Ippolito learned Hollywood was planning a new "Rocky"-related film, he rigged up a punching bag in his grandmother's basement and improvised his audition.
It was a bold move that paid off: the up-and-coming actor essentially secured the coveted role of a young Sylvester Stallone before the official casting process for the biographical drama, headed to theaters this month, even began.
"I just really wanted to try to get my foot in the door for it if possible," the 27-year-old told AFP. "I was kind of just making stuff and sending it their way, just hoping they would respond."
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