“Stephan James Honors Carl Weathers in White Suit at AFI Fest Premiere of ‘I Play Rocky’” — what this page in the network covers. Stephan James paid a stylish tribute to Carl Weathers at the AFI Fest screening of “I Play Rocky” on Saturday, wearing a custom three-piece white suit that echoed Weathers’ iconic look. James, who portrays Weathers in Peter Farrelly’s film about the making of Sylvester Stallone’s 1976 classic “Rocky,” said the outfit made him feel connected to the late actor: “I can literally walk in his shoes yet again.” The suit, by King & Bay, was a deliberate homage to Weathers’ red-carpet fashion and on-screen presence as Apollo Creed.
“I Play Rocky” explores the behind-the-scenes story of how a struggling Stallone fought to star in his own script, with Weathers cast as the charismatic heavyweight champion. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.