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Creed
Directed byRyan Coogler
Written byRyan Coogler
Aaron Covington
Produced byIrwin Winkler
Robert Chartoff
Sylvester Stallone
Kevin King Templeton
StarringSylvester Stallone
Michael B. Jordan
Tessa Thompson
Tony Bellew
CinematographyMaryse Alberti
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • November 25, 2015 (2015-11-25) (US)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Creed is an upcoming American action drama film directed by Ryan Coogler and co-written by Aaron Covington and Coogler. It is a seventh Rocky film and a spin-off from the Rocky film series. The film stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Tony Bellew and Graham McTavish. The story follows Adonis Creed, dreams of becoming a professional boxer and the next champion, join his grandfather's old rival turned friend, retired champion Rocky Balboa to get train.

Filming began on January 19, 2015 in England, and later in Philadelphia. It is scheduled to be released on November 25, 2015 in the United States.

Plot

Wanting to find his own self-worth, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) seeks to follow in his late grandfather's footsteps to become a professional boxer. With the help of his grandfather's old rival turned friend, retired champion Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), Adonis dreams of becoming the next champion.

Cast

Production

On July 24, 2013, it was announced that MGM signed on with Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler to direct a spin-off of Rocky and a seventh film in the "Rocky" series, which Coogler would also co-write with Aaron Covington.[6] The film would focus on a man following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Apollo Creed, and getting a mentor in the now-retired Rocky Balboa. Michael B. Jordan was set for the role of Creed's grandson, Adonis Creed, and Stallone would reprise his character of Rocky.[6] Original producers Irwin Winkler and Robert Chartoff would produce along with Stallone and Kevin King Templeton.[6] On April 25, 2014, while talking to THR, Coogler revealed that he had sent his latest draft to the studio, and confirmed the involvement of Jordan and Stallone.[1] On November 10, real-life boxers Tony Bellew and Andre Ward joined the film, in which Bellew would play a fighter 'Pretty' Ricky Porter, the main opponent for Creed, with shooting set to begin in January 2015 in Las Vegas and Philadelphia.[3] On December 16, Tessa Thompson was added to the cast as the female lead.[2] On January 8, 2015, Phylicia Rashād was reportedly joined the film to play Mary Anne Creed, Apollo's widow.[5] On January 21, Graham McTavish tweeted about his involvement in the film.[4]

Filming

Filming began on January 19, 2015 in England, where the film's first scene was taken place during the football match between Everton F.C. and West Bromwich Albion F.C. at Goodison Park in Liverpool.[7][8] Filming also took place in Philadelphia.[9][10] In early February, an empty store in Philadelphia was converted into a boxing gym where some scenes would be shot.[11]

Release

On February 3, 2015, Warner Bros. announced the film to be released domestically on November 25, 2015, along with Pixar's The Good Dinosaur, Fox's The Martian, WB's Midnight Special and Sony's Untitled Christmas Eve project.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c Kemp, Stuart (April 25, 2014). "Sundance London: Ryan Coogler Talks 'Rocky' Spinoff 'Creed'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Yamato, Jen (December 16, 2014). "'Dear White People's Tessa Thompson Lands 'Creed' Lead". deadline.com. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Kit, Borys (November 10, 2014). "Boxers Andre Ward and Tony Bellew in Talks to Join MGM's 'Rocky' Spinoff 'Creed'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Graham McTavish - Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Sneider, Jeff (January 8, 2015). "Phylicia Rashad to Play Apollo Creed's Widow in 'Rocky' Spinoff 'Creed'". thewrap.com. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c Fleming Jr, Mike (July 24, 2013). "'Fruitvale Station' Duo Ryan Coogler And Michael B. Jordan Team With Sly Stallone On MGM 'Rocky' Spinoff 'Creed'". deadline.com. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  7. ^ Owen, Luke (January 19, 2015). "Rocky spin-off Creed to shoot tonight at Goodison Park during Everton v West Brom game". flickeringmyth.com. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  8. ^ "Sylvester Stallone: Rocky star delivers message at Everton". bbc.com. January 19, 2015. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  9. ^ Charlton, Corey (January 21, 2015). "Posing with the champ! Tourists get selfie with Sylvester Stallone after running up Philadelphia's 'Rocky' steps". dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  10. ^ "A new 'Rocky' movie is set to begin filming in Philadelphia; Extras needed". onlocationvacations.com. November 25, 2014. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  11. ^ "The new 'Rocky' movie 'Creed' will be filming at a Boxing Gym in Philly this week". onlocationvacations.com. February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  12. ^ "'Point Break' Moved From Summer To Christmas; 'Creed' Coming For Thanksgiving". deadline.com. February 3, 2015. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
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