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Michael B. Jordan Wants to Keep Making ‘Creed’ Movies ‘As Long as They’re Good’

Warner Bros. Pictures

Much like the Rocky movies before it, the Creed series could have serious longevity.

Star Michael B. Jordan has been teasing “Creed II” lately, and he hinted that there will be even more sequels in the future. While speaking with the Toronto Sun, he made it clear that he’s open to following in co-star Sylvester Stallone‘s footsteps and reprising his role for a long time. He said he’d be “lucky” to be playing Adonis Creed in new movies even decades from now.

“I want to keep making them as long as they’re good,” Jordan said. “I always want to keep my finger on the pulse. Forty two years, I mean, who knows?”

The actor might not always be as eager to get in the ring, though. He admitted that he has already seen aging take a toll.

“I’m not saying I’m old by any means, but the process of getting in shape was a bit harder for ‘Creed II,’” Jordan told the Sun.

Being in shape was especially important for the upcoming film. Adonis Creed is heading into his next big fight, and it’s one that has extra significance given his opponent’s ties to his family. A new photo was recently released, and it shows off the intensity.

Gloves up. @totalfilm shares an exclusive first look image from #Creed2. pic.twitter.com/DclAdrIhFu

— #CREED3 (@creedmovie) September 19, 2018

“Creed II” hits theaters Nov. 21.

[via: The Toronto Sun]

September 19, 2018
Sylvester Stallone Directing ‘Creed 2’

Rocky’s stepping back into the directing ring.

Sylvester Stallone took to Instagram to announce that he is directing and producing a sequel to the hit 2015 movie “Creed,” in which he starred opposite Michael B. Jordan. He already teased the possible return of Dolph Lundgren’s Ivan Drago and released an image of handwritten pages from the script. Now, it seems like the project is moving full-steam ahead.

Looking forward to directing and Producing The incredibly talented Michael B Jordan in CREED 2 next year … One more Round ! #creed2 #mgm #fighting #workout #exercise #boxing

A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Oct 9, 2017 at 5:59pm PDT

This will be the eighth movie in the franchise. “Creed,” directed and co-written by Ryan Coogler, was a critical and commercial hit and yielded a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for Stallone.

Now, the actor returns to the writing desk (he wrote every “Rocky” movie previous to “Creed”) and the director’s chair (he directed four of the previous movies).

Coogler himself is busy with Marvel’s “Black Panther,” which also stars Jordan.

“Creed 2” doesn’t have a release date yet.

October 10, 2017
‘Creed 2’: Sylvester Stallone Hints at ‘Rocky IV’ Villain’s Return

The “Creed” sequel is sticking close to its Rocky series roots.

Sylvester Stallone has been using social media to tease a tie-in between “Rocky IV” and the upcoming “Creed 2.” Since late June, he has shared a flurry of photos featuring Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), the Russian boxer who killed Apollo Creed in the 1985 film. Stallone seems to be hinting at the character’s return in the spin-off series, which would make sense given their history.

In the latest image, posted July 2, Drago’s head is Photoshopped into a picture, putting him face-to-face with “Creed” protagonist Donnie (Michael B. Jordan), the young man whose father he killed in “Rocky IV.”

“Here’s a chance to stretch your imagination,” Stallone captioned the photo. “HISTORY WILL ALWAYS REPEAT ITSELF IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER, JUST GOT TO BE READY! … Sins of the Father…”

Here’s a chance to stretch your imagination … HISTORY WILL ALWAYS REPEAT ITSELF IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER, JUST GOT TO BE READY! … Sins of the Father…. #creed2 # agentnickyc

A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Jul 2, 2017 at 8:19pm PDT

While we still haven’t gotten any official confirmation of Drago’s return, the idea is an intriguing one. A matchup in the ring might be strange considering that most boxers would be retired by Drago’s age now, but maybe he has another fight in him. Lundgren has kept in shape, as we can see in the 2016 Instagram video below.

Fun in the makeup trailer!

A post shared by Dolph Lundgren (@dolphlundgren) on Oct 17, 2016 at 6:14am PDT

We’re sure they can find a way to work the Rocky villain into the story somehow.

See more of Stallone’s recent Drago-centric Instagram posts below.

Directing APOLLO AND DRAGO , The two best “cinema “boxers that ever lived!… Maybe it’s time to try to again?

A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Jun 29, 2017 at 10:49am PDT

Sparring with heavyweight Giants can be a little tiring, but great fun.#CREED2

A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Jun 26, 2017 at 2:05pm PDT

Really like this RARE picture… ROCKY making DRAGO’S life difficult between takes!!! #CREED 2 #MGM @dolphlundgren

A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Jun 25, 2017 at 4:06pm PDT

[via: Sylvester Stallone/Instagram; h/t: EW]

July 3, 2017
Sylvester Stallone Almost Boycotted Oscars Ceremony

Like his on-screen persona, Rocky, Sylvester Stallone is ready to fight — for diversity.

The 69-year-old “Creed” actor, who is nominated in the supporting category at the Oscars this year, told reporters at yesterday’s Academy Awards luncheon that he was ready to boycott the ceremony. This year’s awards have been mired in controversy over the lack of nominees of color, and generated the #OscarsSoWhite social media campaign. Stallone considered boycotting in solidarity with “Creed” director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan, neither of whom were nominated.

“I remember I spoke with Ryan Coogler when this happened. I said, ‘Ryan, how do you want to handle this? Because I really believe you are responsible for me being here,’” he said.

“I said, ‘If you want me to go, I’ll go. If you don’t, I won’t.’ “He said, ‘No, I want you to go.’ That’s the kind of guy he is. He wants us to go and represent the film.”

Stallone heaped praise on both Coogler and Jordan, despite having neglected to thank them when he won a Golden Globe. He won’t be forgetting them again anytime soon.

“Michael Jordan, every time I looked in his eyes as an actor, I said, he was making me better,” Stallone raved. “I think he should’ve been given a lot more respect and attention.”

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February 9, 2016
Michael B. Jordan Trains With Rocky in New ‘Creed’ Trailer

“I’ve been fighting my whole life. It’s not a choice for me,” says Michael B. Jordan in the new trailer for “Creed,” a spinoff of the “Rocky” franchise.

Indeed, fighting is in Adonis Johnson’s DNA. He’s the son of Rocky’s (Sylvester Stallone) one-time foe, heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. His father is dead, and Adonis has been in and out of juvie multiple times. But he gets a shot to live up to his heritage when Rocky steps in to train him.
The “Rocky” franchise has spawned many sequels, but this looks like a reboot that could carry it into new generations. Jordan is as magnetic and charismatic as ever, as he re-teams with his “Fruitvale Station” director Ryan Coogler. And dare we say, Stallone shows off some decent emotional acting chops.

“Creed” also stars Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, and Anthony Bellew, and opens in theaters November 25.

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September 15, 2015