Comparing Sylvester Stallone and Anthony Ippolito’s Rocky Look: Why ‘I Play Rocky’ Is Getting Trolled

The first official image from I Play Rocky has landed, demonstrating Anthony Ippolito’s transformation into young Sylvester Stallone, running on the beach with a dog. This scene, reminiscent of the famous Rocky run, instantly sparked a wildfire of comparisons and critiques online. Fans and critics alike are split: while some admire the effort, others are merciless in their trolling.

First look at Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone in ‘I Play Rocky’

The film follows a young Sylvester Stallone & the dramatic journey it took to get ‘Rocky’ made. pic.twitter.com/skkhHnu4kQ

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 20, 2025

Directed by Peter Farrelly, the film promises to chronicle the journey behind the making of the 1976 classic Rocky,…