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I Play Rocky’ Recreates Rocky Steps Run During Philadelphia Shoot

Anthony Ippolito portrays a young Sylvester Stallone in Peter Farrelly’s origin‑story biopic about the making of Rocky.

Overview

  • Crews temporarily closed the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to film the signature run, drawing crowds and limiting visitor access.
  • Set footage shows Ippolito in Rocky’s gray tracksuit and black beanie completing the sprint, with a rehearsed collapse as part of the scene.
  • The production is actively filming in the region, with additional shoots reported for New York City and Los Angeles.
  • Reported cast members include Stephan James, AnnaSophia Robb, Matt Dillon and Tracy Letts, following an earlier first‑look image featuring a stand‑in for Rocky’s dog, Butkus.
  • The film is billed as a behind‑the‑scenes account of how Rocky was made and is reportedly targeting a 2026 release, while Stallone is not involved with the production.