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Sylvester Stallone teases Creed 2 plot details, a possible Rocky prequel and gives an update on Rambo

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Speaking with Variety, Sylvester Stallone offered up a few plot premises for the inevitable Creed sequel (based on the positive critical reception and reassuring box office numbers, you know it’s coming). In the interview Stallone says “One option would be a linear story with Adonis that mirrors the plot of Rocky IV. You’ll have him face a […]

Ryan Coogler explains why he isn’t directing Creed II

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After reviving the Rocky franchise in 2015 with the acclaimed spinoff Creed, filmmaker Ryan Coogler has opted against a return to the series – and another reunion with his Fruitvale Station and Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan – passing on directing duties on Creed II. The project will instead be helmed by Steven Caple […]

Dolph Lundgren talks Ivan Drago return for Creed II

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Yesterday we brought you some comments from Dolph Lundgren about his upcoming role in Warner Bros.’ DC blockbuster Aquaman, and now the action star has been chatting about another of his projects, Creed II, which will see him returning as Rocky IV antagonist Ivan Drago. “That was something Sylvester Stallone suggested to me about a […]

UPDATE: Sylvester Stallone shares fan made Creed 2 poster

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UPDATE: Turns out the poster isn’t official, and is actually fan made. Apologies. Original post follows… With production on Creed 2 expected to get underway soon, Sylvester Stallone has taken to Instagram to share a teaser poster for the follow-up to Ryan Coogler’s Rocky spinoff, which features Stallone’s Rocky Balboa and Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis […]

Creed 2 announces new director as Sylvester Stallone steps aside

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While he’ll reprise his role as the legendary Italian Stallion, Sylvester Stallone will not return to the Rocky franchise as director on the upcoming Creed 2. In a statement revealed by Entertainment Weekly, Stallone announce that the new ringmaster would be Steven Caple Jr., who will direct from a script co-written by Sly and Luke […]

Sylvester Stallone to direct Creed 2

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Having been working on the screenplay these past few months, Sylvester Stallone has now taken to Instagram to announce that he’ll be succeeding Ryan Coogler as director of the upcoming Creed sequel. SEE ALSO: How Creed 2 can work, and the pitfalls it must avoid https://www.instagram.com/p/BaDFp75jjfL/   Stallone does of course have plenty of experience […]

Dolph Lundgren begins training for Ivan Drago return in Creed 2

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Back in July, Sylvester Stallone announced that he’s completed the script for Creed 2, and that the follow-up to Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed Rocky spinoff will see the return of Rocky IV antagonist Ivan Drago. And now, during a break from filming on Warner Bros.’ Aquaman movie, Dolph Lundgren has revealed that he’s started training for […]

Rocky will fight Drago again in Creed sequel

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Last month Sylvester Stallone confirmed that Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago will be making his return in the upcoming sequel to Creed, and now Sly has revealed that Rocky Balboa will be having a rematch of sorts with his Russian nemesis. “It wouldn’t be a party without Drago would it?” Stallone told TMZ. “I’m gonna punch […]