Michael B. Jordan is set to make his directorial debut on the third instalment for the ‘Rocky’ spin-off ‘Creed’ as well as starring.
Based on an outline by Ryan Coogler and written by Keenan Coogler the film is expected to see Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad return Jordan will reprise the role of Adonis Creed. The follow-up has been scheduled to release on November 23 2022 by MGM.
Jordan said in a statement; “Directing has always been an aspiration, but the timing had to be right. ‘Creed III’ is that moment — a time in my life where I’ve grown more sure of who I am, holding agency in my own story, maturing personally, growing professionally, and learning from the greats like Ryan Coogler, most recently Denzel Washington, and other top tier directors I respect. All of which sets the table for this moment,” He went on to add “This franchise and in particular the themes of ‘Creed III’ are deeply personal to me. I look forward to sharing the next chapter of Adonis Creed’s story with the awesome responsibility of being its director and namesake.”
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“The films of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky franchise have always been important to me and my family. It was an honour to help bring the Creed franchise to life with Sly, Michael, Tessa, Irwin, and all the creative parties involved,” Coogler said. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to see Mike in the director’s chair on the third instalment.
Jordan will also serve as a producer alongside Irwin Winkler, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Jonathan Glickman and Ryan Coogler, producing in association with Proximity Media. Executive producers are Adam Rosenberg, Sev Ohanian, and Zinzi Coogler.
Jordan can next be seen in ‘Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse’.
