'I Play Rocky' Star Anthony Ippolito on Becoming Sylvester Stallone and Acting With a Dog

Anthony Ippolito discussed his physical transformation and on-set challenges at the AFI Fest premiere of 'I Play Rocky' in Los Angeles. The actor spent two years gaining 30 pounds to portray Sylvester Stallone and described working with a 160-pound dog that initially resisted his direction during filming.

Source: 'I Play Rocky' Star Anthony Ippolito on Becoming Sylvester Stallone and Acting With a Dog — Variety

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