“It’s not over until the bell rings!”, Rocky hit in epic cult. The iconic boxer conveyed this anger to win his pony, Adonis, from whom he took charge in the first two parts of the Creed.

In fact, the bell has yet to ring for the sports franchise! After two successful episodes, grossing $387 million worldwide, Creed will soon return for a third film.

In December 2020, Tessa Thompson, who plays Bianca in the franchise, was already spilling the beans: Michael B. Jordan to direct Creed 3revealed to MTV News. In March 2021, the news became official. So he succeeded Ryan Coogler and Stephen Capley, Jr. in the director’s chair for this third opus.

Michael B. Jordan takes over in Saga

“Michael’s vision is incredibly exciting. He will make an important contribution to the history of the saga. We are delighted to accompany him on his first steps as a director and share this new chapter in the franchise with you.”MGM directors Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdi said, citing them Delivery time.

For his part, Michael Jordan made it clear that realization has always been an ambition for him, but that he had to find the right project at the right time.

Creed 3 comes at the right time. I am at a point in my life where I have the necessary maturity, both personal and professional, to embark on my own story. I have learned a lot alongside Ryan Coogler [réalisateur de Creed et Black Panther]and most recently with Denzel Washington, among other filmmakers I respect.”I captured the new director last year.

“Creed is a story that resonates deeply. I can’t wait to share the next installment of Adonis Creed’s story, as director and lead star, and it’s a huge responsibility.”is done.

Michael B. left. Last November, the shooting was imminent, the artist returned to the room for extensive training!

draconian training

His athletic trainer, Cory Callett, shared on Instagram a video of the actor with full effort, which has already shown impressive muscles, especially the biceps. The actor managed to sculpt a body befitting the high-ranking athlete he should embody.

Note that in order for Jordan to be credible as a sharpened boxer, he had already followed a radical program of earlier films. With a rhythm of 6 days of training per week, he was able to reach his goal of 15 kg of muscle mass and more. Impressive physical transformation of the 35-year-old actor.

In this new opus, Adonis Creed must face a stubborn adversary pitted by Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country). Tessa Thompson will reprise her role as Bianca, Creed’s fiancée. As for Felicia Rashad, she will once again play the role of Mary Ann, the mother of the boxer.

Will Stallone be in the part?

Unfortunately, Rocky fans will have grief. Sylvester Stallone, who is in the first two feature films, will not resume his role as the Italian stallion in Creed 3. Michael B. explained. Jordan reasons for his absence.

“I know Sly has revealed that he won’t be returning to Creed 3 but you know there will always be the soul and essence of Rocky in this saga. There will always be a little Rocky in Adonis Creed”Michael B. said: Jordan on a microphoneIGN.

However, it is a Creed franchisecontinued, “We really wanted to build this story and this universe around Adonis to allow him to move forward and free himself.”

The director went on to remember the love and appreciation he and his crew felt for Stallone and the character of Rocky. “We have a lot of respect for everything he built. Now we want to highlight Adonis and his family. I think the audience will love what we’re preparing. It’s going to be a really special episode.”It is to explain.

Creed 3 is currently still filming. The release date is set for November 23, 2022 in the USA. With this first achievement, Jordan follows in the footsteps of his mentor, Stallone, by acquiring the boxing franchise, ensuring the legacy of the legendary Rocky Balboa.

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