
As reported by Deadline, Stephan James is now part of the cast of I Play Rocky, where he will play Carl Weathers. James is a well-known actor, having delivered powerful performances in movies such as If Beale Street Could Talk, Race, and Selma. He even received a Golden Globe nomination for his work in the Prime Video thriller Homecoming, alongside Julia Roberts. This new role is a great fit for him, as he’s become recognized for playing real people. He was previously also planning to star in and produce a limited series about the life of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, playing the late artist himself.