I Play Rocky 2026 Cast List – Plot, Trailer & Release Date: I Play Rocky is a biopic which follows Sylvester Stallone’s story about creating the famous box office hit Rocky (1976). It tells us how Sylvester struggled to get the script accepted by Hollywood studios and cast as the main character.
The film stars Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone and AnnaSophia Robb as his wife Sasha. Other actors in the film include Toby Kebbell, PJ Byrne, Tracy Letts, Jay Duplass and Stephan James.
You can find all the cast information including character details, plot, trailer and Release Date below.

I Play Rocky 2026 Cast List
Below is the confirmed cast list for I Play Rocky 2026.
| Actor / Actress | Role / Character |
|---|---|
| Anthony Ippolito | Sylvester Stallone |
| AnnaSophia Robb | Sasha Stallone |
| Toby Kebbell | Producer |
| PJ Byrne | Producer |
| Tracy Letts | Sandy Maddox |
| Jay Duplass | John Avildsen |
| Stephan James | Carl Weathers |
I Play Rocky 2026 Character Details
Below are the character details for I Play Rocky 2026.
Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone
Anthony Ippolito plays Sylvester Stallone. The film follows Stallone as a struggling actor and aspiring writer who dreams of making his boxing story into a movie. He refuses to sell his script unless he gets to play the lead role.
AnnaSophia Robb as Sasha Stallone
AnnaSophia Robb plays Sasha, Stallone’s wife. She supports him during his difficult journey as he tries to build his acting and writing career.
Toby Kebbell as Producer
Toby Kebbell plays one of the producers involved in bringing Stallone’s Rocky script to the screen. He is part of the team trying to convince Stallone to accept their offers.
PJ Byrne as Producer
PJ Byrne also plays a producer who works with Stallone and the studio to get the film made.
Tracy Letts as Sandy Maddox
Tracy Letts plays Sandy Maddox, a powerful studio boss. He wants to make the movie but is not happy with Stallone’s demand to star in it.
I Play Rocky Movie Plot
‘I Play Rocky’ is an inspirational story about Sylvester Stallone. The story begins with Stallone struggling in his career, playing minor parts and taking various jobs to earn money. However, Stallone has a dream of being a successful writer and actor.
Whilst watching a boxing match between Muhammad Ali and a low ranked boxers, Stallone had an idea for a story about a low ranked boxer having a chance to fight against a champion.
Stallone wrote the Rocky script and took it to some Hollywood producers. The producers loved the story but wanted to pay Stallone a lot of money and wanted a well-known actor to play the main character.
Stallone would only sell the script if he could Play Rocky. This made him have issues with the producers but he did not give up.
I Play Rocky Movie Trailer
Watch teh trailer for I Play Rocky 2026 here.
I Play Rocky Release Date
I Play Rocky movie was released on U.S 6 November, 2026.
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FAQs: I Play Rocky 2026
Q1. What is I Play Rocky about?
I Play Rocky tells the story of Sylvester Stallone’s struggle to make the original Rocky movie.
Q2. Who plays Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky?
Anthony Ippolito plays Sylvester Stallone.
Q3. Who plays Sasha in I Play Rocky?
AnnaSophia Robb plays Sasha Stallone.
Q4. Who plays John Avildsen in I Play Rocky?
Jay Duplass plays John Avildsen.
Q5. Who plays Carl Weathers in I Play Rocky?
Stephan James plays Carl Weathers.
Q6. Who directed I Play Rocky?
The film is directed by Peter Farrelly.


