Peter Farrelly's 'I Play Rocky' Surprises London Film Festival
The biographical drama about Sylvester Stallone's early career debuted as the festival's secret screening with the director in attendance.
Shortfundly Desk · London ·
Peter Farrelly introduced his new film "I Play Rocky" as the surprise selection at the London Film Festival on Friday evening. The biographical drama explores the origins of Sylvester Stallone's iconic boxing franchise from the actor's perspective.
Newcomer Anthony Ippolito stars as Stallone and has already garnered positive attention for his portrayal. Farrelly publicly praised the young actor during his introduction of the screening.
The surprise premiere marks a high-profile festival debut for the project, positioning it for potential awards season consideration and wider distribution deals.
This brief draws on reporting from Variety.
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