Sly, the upcoming documentary that chronicles the life and career of Sylvester Stallone, has been chosen as the Closing Night Gala for the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The documentary will have its world premiere at Roy Thomson Hall on Saturday, September 16. Sly will then stream on Netflix this November.
“Stallone’s story is one of perseverance, triumph, and his indelible mark left on the world of film, and we couldn’t be more honoured to share it with our audiences as our Closing Night film,” TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said in a statement. “Celebrating the legacy of a true icon, Sly takes audiences on an intimate journey through the life of Stallone, a cultural touchstone whose impact on cinema spans nearly half a century. Sly offers an unexpected and heartfelt exploration of the man behind the action megastar.”
Watch the teaser trailer below.
What to Expect in Sly?
Directed by Thom Zimny (Springsteen on Broadway), Sly will follow Stallone’s half-century career in Hollywood, from his underdog beginnings to his meteoric rise in becoming one of the iconic actors of his generation.
“For nearly 50 years Sylvester Stallone has entertained millions with iconic characters and blockbuster franchises, from Rocky to Rambo to The Expendables,” the Netflix synopsis reads. “This retrospective documentary offers an intimate look at the Oscar-nominated actor-writer-director-producer, paralleling his inspirational underdog-story with the indelible characters he has brought to life.”
The 77-year-old remains busy in Hollywood. In 2022, Stallone starred in the Paramount+ crime series Tulsa King, which was renewed for a second season. This past year, Stallone returned for his role as Stakar Ogord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and headlined the Paramount+ reality series The Family Stallone starring his wife Jennifer Flavin and daughters Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet. Stallone will reprise his role as Barney Ross for Expend4bles, scheduled to release in theaters on September 22.
Sly is produced by Sean Stuart and executive produced by Braden Aftergood, Jon Beyer, Jenny Daly, Sam Delcanto, Tom Forman, and Bill Zanker.
