Michael B. Jordan Is Down for a ‘Creed’ Sequel

Stallone, who wrote the first six “Rocky” movies, took a back seat on writing “Creed” and left it to director Ryan Coogler.

Coogler made his feature directorial debut with indie true-life drama Fruitvale Station, starring Michael B. Jordan. It’s certainly not bad – it’s the best entry since 1982’s Rocky III – but aside from the character shift, there’s nothing here that’s especially original, and one’s enjoyment depends entirely on how charitable one is feeling in the nostalgia department.

Jordan knows a new generation of Rocky fans will want to see more of his character, Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky fighter (and nemesis) Apollo Creed. “So handing over the franchise, and bringing the character out of the ashes – which was where he was comfortable leaving him at the end of “Rocky Balboa” – was the biggest thing to get past”. Stallone is never better than when he’s playing this role he nurtured from birth, and his relaxed and generous performance shows that he has no problem moving from series star to supporting sage. “I think it goes down to our competitive nature”. Even though there haven’t been any official sequel plans, Jordan is down for round two. The film starred Sylvester Stallone returning as Rocky Balboa. Balboa’s story played out over six films from 1976 through 2006.

‘The talk has happened without us having to boost it at all, and deservedly so.

“Creed” reviews suggest that both Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone successfully revived the legendary movie “Rocky”. Are you interested in seeing more movies in the Rocky franchise? According to the distribution executive vice president at Warner Bros., Jeff Goldstein, “Philadelphia is on fire and it has been since opening day (of Creed)”.

Passion project: Director Ryan Coogler at Creed’s Los Angeles premiere on November 19.