Sylvester Stallone discusses the forthcoming biopic “I Play Rocky,” in which Anthony Ippolito portrays a younger version of the actor. Speaking at 92NY, Stallone praises Ippolito’s performance, saying he initially thought the actor was actually him.
At the same time, Stallone expresses ambivalence about the film’s timing and whether the production is “jumping the gun,” adding, “I’m not dead yet.” Separate coverage also notes that Stallone steps back from involvement with the project while still engaging with related creative issues. He mentions a desire to re-edit “Rocky V,” which he describes as flawed, and reflects on broader changes in Hollywood and the challenges of reviving or reshaping established titles.
Together, the reports depict Stallone as both appreciative of the casting and performance and cautious about the premise and rollout of a life-story film while he is still actively public-facing.
