‘I Play Rocky,’ ‘Green Book’ director Peter Farrelly says he’s on another high at TIFF
TORONTO — A film about one of the most iconic underdog stories has Toronto audiences in its corner.
A film about the making of "Rocky," titled "I Play Rocky," premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday night to a standing ovation from the audience. Director Peter Farrelly expressed a "high" following the screening and shared that Toronto has been his best two film-watching experiences to date. One was for the Oscar-winning "Green Book" in 2018, and now for "I Play Rocky," which is generating early Oscar buzz following its debut.
The film stars newcomer Anthony Ippolito as a young Sylvester Stallone, who struggles to land acting roles until he decides to write a script for himself. Ippolito received critical acclaim for his accurate portrayal of Stallone's voice and mannerisms. The film, which is set to release in Canadian theatres on November 13, earned positive reviews for its respectful depiction of the beloved classic.
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