Michael B Jordan confirmed to direct ‘Creed IV’
nme.comMichael B Jordan has been confirmed to direct Creed IV – the next instalment in the hit Rocky-spin off.The Creed franchise picks up after the end of the Rocky movies.
Jordan plays Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed – Rocky’s first opponent and friend. The films follow his ascent in the boxing world and how that impacts on those around him.Creed III arrived earlier this year andJordan both starred in and directed that film.
In a four-star review, NME said: “Creed III isn’t quite a knockout, but only a fool would come away questioning whether this seasoned slugger of a franchise has more rounds left in it.
Bring on Creed IV.”Creed III producer Irwin Winkler has now confirmed Jordan would direct the next instalment of the franchise when speaking on Saturday (November 18) at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles event.
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