Good news for fans ofRocky,Creed, and superstarMichael B. Jordan: Filming onCreed IIis officially underway. The news was shared by the boxing-movie franchise creatorSylvester Stallonehimself by way of a behind-the-scenes video he shared over social media. Don’t expect too much in this video except for a brief anecdote about just how far Sly has come sinceRockyback in 1976, but it’s a good sign that theSteven Caple Jr.film is gearing up for its highly anticipated release later this year.
Written by Stallone andCheo Hodari Coker(Luke Cage) and taking direct inspiration fromRyan Coogler’s 2015 awards-worthy pic,Creed IIwill see Jordan return as Adonis Johnson, son of Apollo Creed, to continue his training under Rocky Balboa in order to prep for what’s sure to be a brutal fight against Vitor Drago (Florian Munteanu), the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren).Tessa Thompsonalso returns as Adonis' love interest, Bianca, and Coogler is on board as an executive producer. Look for the film on November 21st.
Check out Sly’s behind-the-scenes share below:
Anupdatefrom MGM and Warner Bros. includes the film’s official synopsis:
Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you’re able to’t escape your history.
Also reprising their roles from the first film arePhylicia Rashadas Mary Anne,Wood Harrisas Tony ‘Little Duke’ Burton, andAndre Wardas Danny ‘Stuntman’ Wheeler. The new cast is rounded out withRussell Hornsbyas Buddy Marcelle.
For more on Creed 2, be sure to get caught up with the following write-ups:
