Tom Jolliffe on Creed III, and why it’s time to sever ties with Rocky… When Ryan Coogler made Creed in 2015, diving into Rocky Balboa’s cinematic universe, he managed to smash all expectations. The prospect of a Rocky spinoff, focused on the son of Apollo Creed (Adonis, as played by Michael B. Jordan), piqued curiosity […]
Tessa Thompson confirms that Michael B. Jordan will direct Creed III
Earlier this year there was talk that Michael B. Jordan could pull double duty on Creed III, stepping behind the camera to make his directorial debut as well as returning as Adonis Creed, and now we have confirmation from his co-star Tessa Thompson that Jordan will indeed be helming the next movie in the Rocky […]
Creed III begins development with King Richard writer
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Creed III has begun development by hiring screenwriter Zach Baylin (King Richard) to pen the script. Spinning off from the Rocky franchise, Creed followed Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky’s competition and friend Apollo Creed, as he trains to become the next heavyweight champion in boxing. Creed II saw Adonis face the […]
Tessa Thompson believes Creed III will happen
Tessa Thompson, one of the stars of Creed II, says that she thinks Creed III will happen someday. The iconic Rocky franchise found new life with the Creed series of films. So far Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson have starred in Creed and Creed II but will the franchise continue any further? Well, speaking […]