Creed III

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Creed III
Directed byMichael B. Jordan
Screenplay by
  • Keenan Coogler
  • Zach Baylin
Story byRyan Coogler
Based onCharacters
by Sylvester Stallone
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • November 23, 2022 (2022-11-23)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Creed III is an upcoming American sports drama film directed by Michael B. Jordan (in his directorial debut), from a screenplay by Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin, and based on a story outline by Ryan Coogler. A sequel to Creed (2015) and Creed II (2018) and the ninth installment in the Rocky franchise, it will star Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, and Jonathan Majors. It will be the first film in the franchise without Sylvester Stallone as Rocky, though he still serves as a producer. The film is scheduled to be released on November 23, 2022 by United Artists Releasing in the United States and Warner Bros. Pictures worldwide.

Cast[]

See also: List of Rocky characters

Production[]

Development[]

In December 2018, Sylvester Stallone expressed interest in Deontay Wilder playing the son of Clubber Lang in a potential Creed III, a plot point to which Michael B. Jordan agreed to, were a sequel to be made.[1] Stallone and Jordan expressed mutual interest in such a character featuring in the plot of the next installment, while Stallone stated that he wouldn't oppose the casting choice.[2] In September 2019, Jordan confirmed that Creed III was officially in active development.[3]

Pre-production[]

In February 2020, Zach Baylin was announced as screenwriter, with Jordan confirmed to reprise his role as Adonis Creed.[4] In October 2020, it was reported that, in addition to reprising his role of Adonis Creed, Jordan would also direct Creed III, serving as his directorial debut.[5][6][7] Producers expressed interest in having Jordan serve as director, with Irwin Winkler stating that he had personally offered the position to the actor.[8] In April 2021, Stallone announced he will not appear as Rocky Balboa in the film.[9] By June 2021, Jonathan Majors entered talks to portray Adonis' adversary.[10] In November 2021, it was officially confirmed that Majors would appear in the film.[11]

Filming[]

Principal photography began in late January 2022, with Jordan being spotted on the film's set in Atlanta, Georgia.[12]

Release[]

Creed III is scheduled to be theatrically released on November 23, 2022, by United Artists Releasing in the United States and Warner Bros. Pictures worldwide.[13]

References[]

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  2. ^ Benjamin, Cody (December 13, 2018). "Sylvester Stallone says Deontay Wilder could play Clubber Lang's son in Creed III". CBS Sports. ViacomCBS. Archived from the original on May 18, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  3. ^ ET Canada (September 6, 2019). "Michael B. Jordan Teases 'Creed III'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on November 7, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  4. ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 25, 2020). "'Creed 3' Taps 'King Richard' Writer (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 24, 2020). "Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting To See 007 Film 'No Time To Die' On Streamer As Cursory Talks Died Quickly". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 24, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  6. ^ Gemmill, Allie (October 24, 2020). "Michael B. Jordan to Make Directorial Debut With 'Creed 3' in Addition to Starring". Collider. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  7. ^ Ilyas, Xavier (October 24, 2020). "Michael B. Jordan Reportedly Set to Star & Direct 'Creed 3'". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Ellis, Philip (September 6, 2019). "Michael B. Jordan Got an Offer to Direct 'Creed III' If and When It Happens". Men's Health. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  9. ^ Bumbray, Chris (April 5, 2021). "'Creed 3': Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Sitting This Round Out". JoBlo.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Vlessing, Etan (June 2, 2021). "Jonathan Majors in Talks to Join Michael B. Jordan in MGM's 'Creed III'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  11. ^ Jackson, Angelique (November 4, 2021). "Jonathan Majors on 'The Harder They Fall,' 'Creed' and His MCU Future as Kang the Conqueror". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  12. ^ "Creed 3 Production Begins as Michael B. Jordan is Spotted on Set". MovieWeb. January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  13. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 10, 2021). "Michael B. Jordan Ready To Fight For New Title: Director Of 'Creed III' Film MGM Has Dated For Thanksgiving, 2022". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2021.

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