The Untold Story Behind Rocky | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A new movie, “I Play Rocky,” drops in November, spotlighting the wild, underdog story behind the 1976 classic — and the uncanny actor who looks just like young Sylvester Stallone. Stallone, once a broke actor nearly ready to change his name, was pushed by his wife to keep going — comparing his name to Peter Parker. When studios offered him cash to sell the script and let someone else play Rocky, he refused. He battled injuries, fought for the role, and ultimately delivered a film that won three Oscars, including Best Picture. Now, as the 50th anniversary of “Rocky” looms, this new film is a…