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Actor Says Dog Co-Star Was Not a Huge Fan of Him

Anthony Ippolito plays the young Stallone in the Peter Farrelly-directed I Play Rocky; the dog on set gave him a cooler reception than critics.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe actor who plays Sylvester Stallone in a new movie says the dog he worked with was not a huge fan of him, Variety reports.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA dog. The one co-star who can't be flattered, bribed or talked round in a trailer.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe film is called I Play Rocky, and the official synopsis says it's about Stallone being told no at every turn.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the dog stayed in character. Method acting, and nobody's even asked him.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThen it's award time. BBN's Pet of the Day goes to the dog.

  6. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMost Honest Critic in a Supporting Role.

  7. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHis record this season is one film, one lead actor, zero treats accepted, and a hundred percent of his notes were no.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorStallone famously got the original Rocky made for under one million dollars.

  9. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHe gave the lead his honest opinion on the first take, and he never took it back. I'm not crying. It's the lights.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorStallone was told no at every turn and still got a movie made. The dog would not even take a meeting.

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