Creed II Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

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 can't escape your history.

Cited as official plot version from mgm.com

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Creed II.

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  Sylvester Stallone

  ... Rocky Balboa

  Alarum, The Expendables 2

• 
  Michael B. Jordan

  ... Adonis Johnson

  Sinners, That Awkward Moment

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  Tessa Thompson

  ... Bianca

  Creed III, Annihilation

• 
  Phylicia Rashad

  ... Mary Anne

  Creed III, Good Deeds

• W
  Wood Harris

  ... Tony 'Little Duke' Burton

  One Battle After Another, Creed III

• A
  Andre Ward

  ... Danny 'Stuntman' Wheeler

• F
  Florian Munteanu

  ... Viktor Drago

  Creed III, Borderlands

• D
  Dolph Lundgren

  ... Ivan Drago

  The Expendables 2, Wanted Man

• R
  Russell Hornsby

  ... Buddy Marcelle

  The Woman in the Yard, Fences

Crew Behind the Film

The Creed II behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Steven Caple Jr. last directed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts and The Land. The film's writer Sylvester Stallone last wrote Rambo: Last Blood and Homefront.

Director

Steven Caple Jr.

Screenwriter

Sylvester Stallone

Producers

William Chartoff
Kevin King-Templeton
Sylvester Stallone
Charles Winkler
David Winkler

Production Details

What we know about the Creed II movie production.

Key Facts

• "When I wrote and directed Creed, I wanted to tell a human story about a family from a new perspective, while also paying homage to the Rocky characters we've all grown up knowing and loving. I've known Steven was an amazing filmmaker since our days at USC film school together, so I can't wait to see what he, Sly, Mike and Tessa bring to this next chapter," said executive producer Ryan Coogler (4/2/18).
• Creed II is the continuation of the Rocky saga and sequel to the 2015 critically acclaimed and crowd-pleasing 2015 hit Creed, which took in more than $170 million at the worldwide box office.
• Rocky IV's antagonist, Russian boxer Ivan Drago, could factor into the plot of the next Creed film, per Sylvester Stallone (Instagram, 7/1/17).
• One version of the story would take place in the past (possibly with Carl Weathers to play Apollo Creed), or a linear story with Apollo’s son Adonis (Michael B. Jordan) taking on another challenger (Variety, 1/5/16).
• Per Variety (1/5/16), it's not clear if Ryan Coogler, who is in negotiations for Marvel’s Black Panther, will return as director of the next Creed. Coogler and Stallone have already discussed sequel ideas.

Production Updates for Creed II

Dec 2018

Completed

Changed Creed II movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2018

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Apr 2018

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production begins April 2, 2018 in Philadelphia. Filming will take place primarily in Philadelphia with additional locations in New Mexico.

Jul 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Jan 2016

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. "There’s no doubt that we’re making a 'Creed 2,'" says MGM CEO Gary Barber, per Variety.

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