'Creed' Movie Release Date, Plot News: Official Synopsis Revealed - Rocky Balboa to Train His Rival's Son
Fans of the beloved Rocky sports movie franchise have long been waiting for any update for its highly anticipated spin-off project titled "Creed." This week, MGM and Warner Bros. Pictures released its full synopsis.
To be spearheaded by "Fruitvale Station" director Ryan Coogler, "Creed" will put the limelight on Adonis Creed (to be played by Michael B. Jordan), the son of Rocky's (Sylvester Stallone) rival and friend.
The movie will follow Adonis' pursuit to greatness in this brutal yet honorable sport, according to the synopsis. Stallone will appear as the iconic Rocky Balboa character but will only be on the ringside as he serves as the trainer for the young Creed.
Here's the synopsis provided by the studio (via The Hollywood Reporter):
"Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa."
"Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo — the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring."
"With Rocky in his corner, it isn't long before Adonis gets his own shot at the title … but can he develop not only the drive but also the heart of a true fighter, in time to get into the ring?"
"Creed" is slated to hit the big screens this November 25, 2015.