The long-gestating Creed universe is now a reality, as Adonis “Donnie” Creed will step back into the ring for its first live-action series. Titled Delphi, it focuses on young boxers at the titular gym from the Rocky and Creed films, with franchise star Michael B. Jordan and La Máquina creator Marco Ramirez onboard as executive producer and showrunner, respectively.
No other details, including casting and a release date, were shared, but the spin-off is set to premiere and air on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories. It’s one of the several projects planned for the “Creed-verse”, which is looking to explore more feature instalments and animated films.
“The series that takes us back to where it all began,” said the actor of the upcoming show. “What I love about this story is that it stays true to what the Rocky and Creed franchise is all about: hard work, determination, fighting for something bigger than yourself. It’s about family, the ones we’re born into and the ones that we created. We’re building something special here, and I’m excited to introduce you to new fighters that will walk into the Delphi. As always, in Creed we say, one step, one round, one punch at a time.”
This comes amid Jordan’s post-release glow of the highly successful Sinners, reuniting him with frequent collaborator and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler. Before the horror stint, he was last seen in Creed III, the latest movie in the franchise that contributed US$276 million to the combined haul of over S$660 million at the global box office.
The actor portrayed Adonis in all three films, which began in 2015 as the reinvigoration of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky franchise. A fourth entry is in the works, with Jordan returning to star and direct.
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