November 20th 2023.
On November 18th, producer Irwin Winkler made a highly anticipated announcement on Deadline Hollywood's X social media account--Creed IV is officially in the pipeline. The big twist? Michael B. Jordan is set to direct.
During an interview, Winkler revealed that filming is expected to begin in a year's time and, when asked about Jordan's involvement in the Rocky franchise, he humorously stated, “I’m not supposed to say, but he will be.”
The news comes after a SAG-AFTRA strike caused a delay in the pre-production process. However, Winkler was still optimistic about the project, assuring fans that they would be in for an exciting story and plot.
The third installment of the franchise saw the return of many original cast members, including Jordan as Adonis Creed, as well as Phylicia Rashad, Tessa Thompson, and Wood Harris. Notably, Sylvester Stallone did not reprise his role as Rocky Balboa in this movie. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stallone expressed regret about the movie's creative direction, saying he would have taken a more sentimental approach.
Jordan, however, seemed confident about taking on the directorial role. In October 2022, he remarked in a virtual Q&A that he was ready to tell a story and not just act out somebody else's vision.
Creed IV is set to be an interesting addition to the beloved sports-drama franchise, with Jordan in the dual role of director and actor. Fans are sure to get a fresh perspective from the Creed IV, and can look forward to its official release.
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