A “Rocky” movie is set to film in New Jersey, but it’s no sequel.
It’s also not a film in the “Creed” franchise.
It’s a movie about the making of the first “Rocky” film released in 1976.
Director Peter Farrelly is helming “I Play Rocky,” which will tell the behind-the-scenes story of the Oscar winner for best picture.
Farrelly, who won the Oscar for best picture for “Green Book,” will be joined by actor Anthony Ippolito, who is playing a young Sylvester Stallone in the Amazon MGM Studios movie.
Ippolito previously played Al Pacino in “The Offer‚” the Paramount+ series about the making of another best picture winner — Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather.”
“I Play Rocky,” written by Peter Gamble (“Office Uprising”), follows Stallone in his pre-“Rocky” career and tracks his determination to play boxer Rocky Balboa after writing the script for the highly successful independent film.
Local extras are being cast for “I Play Rocky,” which is scheduled to film Oct. 15 through Dec. 5 in New Jersey — and possibly several days in Philadelphia, Grant Wilfley Casting tells NJ Advance Media.
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The movie is casting real boxers and people who own cars made in 1960 to 1975. The production is also looking for people to play members of the 1970s film crew as well as ’70s pedestrians and people in the crowd. (See details on how to apply below.)
One person who isn’t involved in the making of the story of making “Rocky” is Stallone himself.
“I was shocked to read (about) it,” he told The Playlist, “I have zero to do with it.”
Stallone, 79, said that might change, given the fact that he’s written his memoir, titled “The Steps,” which will be published in May.
“Since I lived it, I thought I might be able to participate and give them some insight,” he said.
How to apply
Anyone interested in applying to be an extra on “I Play Rocky” can send an email to [email protected].
Include the following information: name, phone number, clothing and shoe sizes and current photos.
The production is looking for people with natural-colored hair and men with shaggy or long hair and facial hair or sideburns. No visible tattoos or facial piercings. Actors must be OK with working around smoke or smoking herbal cigarettes.
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