Spotlight Unknown actor proves essential to Stallone biopic ‘I Play Rocky’ Bruce R. MillerLee Enterprises Nov 5, 2026 19 hrs ago 0 × IVA - Movie Trailers Trailer for 'I Play Rocky' starring AnnaSophia Robb, Matt Dillon, Tracy Letts, Toby Kebbell, Erik Palladino Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sylvester Stallone had one request of those making “I Play Rocky”: Cast a lesser-known actor.kAm“%96 A=2? 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