I Play Rocky<\/em> already has its Sylvester Stallone, and now it has its Carl Weathers.<\/p>\n In the true story drama, which chronicles how the iconic 1976 film was made, Stephan James will play Carl Weathers, joining the previously announced Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone.<\/p>\n James is best known for his role in Barry Jenkins\u2019 If Beale Street Could Talk<\/em> and earned a Golden Globe nomination for Prime Video\u2019s Homecoming<\/em>. He also stars opposite Alan Ritchson in Netflix\u2019s upcoming sci-fi actioner War Machine<\/em>, and his profile is set to rise even further with this role.<\/p>\n The news, posted by Deadline<\/em><\/a> on October 2, comes as more details about the film emerge. I Play Rocky<\/em> will have a theatrical release, meaning Amazon MGM Studios is pouring plenty of money into it. Academy Award-winning Green Book<\/em> director Peter Farrelly helms the film, with writing by Peter Gamble (House of Sand and Fog<\/em>).<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n According to the outlet, \u201cI Play Rocky<\/em> tells the true story of an unknown actor with an unshakable belief that he wasn\u2019t just meant to write Rocky<\/em> \u2014 he was meant to be Rocky Balboa. Told no at every turn, Stallone bets everything on himself, holding the line on playing the lead against seemingly impossible odds. The result is the ultimate underdog story behind the ultimate underdog movie.\u201d<\/p>\n Actor Sylvester Stallone rose to glory with the boxing drama Rocky<\/em>, which won the 1977 Best Picture Oscar. Carl Weathers, meanwhile, portrayed Stallone\u2019s on-screen rival Apollo Creed, a role he reprised in three more films through 1985\u2019s Rocky IV<\/em>.<\/p>\n Michael B. Jordan plays Apollo\u2019s son Adonis Creed in the spinoff films, which introduces the Rocky<\/em> universe to a whole new generation of viewers. Taken as a whole, the entire Rocky<\/em> franchise has earned a reported $1.7 billion, making it one of the most financially successful sports film series ever.<\/p>\n <\/a> John Boyega Was Down to His Last \u00a345 When J.J. Abrams Told Him He Landed ‘Star Wars’ Role<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> \u2018Avatar: Fire and Ash\u2019 May Be Shorter Than \u2018The Way of Water\u2019 \u2014 James Cameron Explains Why<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Henry Cavill\u2019s New Look Has Fans Talking Ahead of ‘Highlander’ Reboot<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Halle Berry, 59, Stuns With Cheeky Desert Bikini Post<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Taraji P. Henson Joins the Cast of Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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