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Former NHL exec Brian Burke makes cameo in ‘I Play Rocky’

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The Canadian Press reports that former NHL executive Brian Burke makes a cameo appearance in "I Play Rocky," a film about the making of Sylvester Stallone’s classic boxing movie "Rocky." Directed by Peter Farrelly and recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, the cameo features Burke appearing opposite actor Anthony Ippolito, who portrays Stallone. Burke's inclusion in the film stems from his friendship with Farrelly during their time together at Providence College.

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TORONTO – "I Play Rocky," a film about the making of Sylvester Stallone's iconic boxing movie "Rocky," premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026 to much fanfare. Hockey fans will recognize former NHL executive Brian Burke in a cameo role, which was added by director Peter Farrelly after Burke visited the film’s set in New Jersey. Burke and Farrelly are old friends from their days at Providence College in Rhode Island. In the scene, Burke appears opposite Anthony Ippolito, who portrays Stallone. Burke has had a long career in hockey, including roles with NHL teams such as the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Calgary Flames, as well as TV analyst work for Sportsnet.

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Farrelly says Burke visited the movie’s set in New Jersey and the longtime director decided to put him in a scene opposite the film’s star Anthony Ippolito, who plays Stallone.

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🔮 TORONTO – “I Play Rocky” is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too.

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Former NHL exec Brian Burke makes cameo in ‘I Play Rocky’ · assertive framing

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TORONTO – “I Play Rocky” is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too. uncertain

fans → play → film

Former NHL executive Brian Burke makes a brief cameo in the film, which recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to much fanfare. asserted

which → make → fanfare

“I Play Rocky” tells the story of how a young Sylvester Stallone wrote and then starred in the iconic 1976 film “Rocky.” asserted

Stallone → play → film

Get daily National news The film’s director Peter Farrelly says Burke is an old friend from Providence College in Rhode Island. asserted

Burke → get → Island

Farrelly says Burke visited the movie’s set in New Jersey and the longtime director decided to put him in a scene opposite the film’s star Anthony Ippolito, who plays Stallone. asserted

who → say → Stallone

Burke has worked for several NHL clubs, including the Vancouver Canucks, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames. asserted