The star and first-time director gets to put his own spin on the Rocky franchise, though Sylvester Stallone's absence is felt. Creed III Review: Michael B. Jordan’s Directorial Debut Lands Some Solid Punches Liz Shannon Miller
Not only did Michael B. Jordan return to the boxing ring for Creed III, which just released a new trailer, but he also journeyed behind the camera for the first time. Watch this first taste of his directorial debut below. “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,” Jordan said in a statement back in 2021. In the trailer, we catch up with Adonis Creed (Jordan) seven years after the events of Creed II — while he and his family are thriving professionally and personally, things take a...
Michael B. Jordan in Creed II (MGM) Michael B. Jordan has been confirmed as the director of Creed III, the upcoming sequel in which he will also continue to star as Adonis Creed. According to The Wrap, Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad are also expected to reprise their roles as Adonis’ girlfriend and adopted mother, respectively. The film is slated for release on Thanksgiving in 2022. “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,” Jordan said in a statement. Jordan continu...