The Creed franchise has been a fan favorite since it first hit theaters in 2015.
It follows the story of Adonis Creed, son of Apollo Creed, and it has captivated audiences with its intense fight scenes and emotional storytelling.
With the release of Creed III on March 3, 2023, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in Adonis’ journey.
Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in the 2023 sports drama film Creed III (Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists Releasing)
Michael B. Jordan is reprising his role as Adonis and taking on a new challenge as the film’s director. But what about the rest of the cast? Who will be joining Jordan on the big screen?
Let’s look closer at the actors set to appear in the movie, their previous roles, and what they look like in real life. Get ready to step into the ring, meet the stars of Creed III, and find out how tall they are in real life.
What Is Creed 3 About?
According to the official Creed III storyline, Adonis Creed has been doing well professionally and personally since he first rose to prominence in the boxing world.
Damian, a friend from his youth and a previous boxing prodigy, reappears after a lengthy incarceration to prove he still deserves a chance at the top.
This confrontation between old friends is about much more than just fighting. To take vengeance on Damian, Adonis must risk his career by fighting with a boxer without anything to lose.
Jonathan Majors as Damian Anderson and Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in the 2023 sports drama film Creed III (Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists Releasing)
The film’s runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes makes it the shortest in the Creed franchise.
MGM and United Artists Releasing will distribute the film in the United States, while Warner Bros. Pictures will handle overseas sales and distribution. It’s also the first Rocky movie distributed by United Artists since Rocky V in 1990.
Because of scheduling conflicts, Ludwig Göransson, who scored the first two Creed movies, will not return to compose the third installment. Joseph Shirley, instead, will be responsible for the soundtrack.
1. Michael B. Jordan (Adonis ‘Donnie’ Creed) – 5ft 10 ½ (179.1 cm)
Former heavyweight champion and trainer in Los Angeles, Adonis Creed is the illegitimate son of the late boxing legend Apollo Creed.
Despite living in a privileged background, he decided to pursue a career in professional boxing, and he recruited his father’s archenemy Rocky Balboa as his trainer.
Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in the 2023 sports drama film Creed III (Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists Releasing)
In Marvel’s Black Panther, directed by Ryan Coogler of the Creed film series, Michael B. Jordan is highly regarded for portraying the evil Erik Killmonger. He also collaborated with the film’s director on Fruitvale Station and the first installment of the Creed trilogy.
The 36-year-old actor initially rose to stardom on television in shows like Friday Night Lights and All My Children. Since then, he has acted in movies including Chronicle, That Awkward Moment, and Just Mercy.
In addition, he played Wallace in season one of The Wire and the Human Torch in the 2015 Fantastic Four revival. Jordan executive produced Creed II in 2018 and directed Creed III.
Michael B. Jordan wearing a black Givenchy suit at the premiere of Creed III held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California on February 27, 2023 (Credit: Koi Sojer / INSTARimages)
On February 27, Michael B. Jordan appeared on the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere, donning a matte black Givenchy suit with a band collar, slender lapels, and matching pants.
A Vacheron Constantin watch and Tiffany & Co. jewelry, such as a diamond and platinum necklace, a floral gold brooch, diamond stud earrings, and two diamond rings, were used to complete the ensemble.
2. Tessa Thompson (Bianca Taylor) – 5ft 3 ½ (161.3 cm)
Adonis Creed’s wife, Bianca Taylor, is a talented singer-turned-producer with a worsening hearing disorder. Soon after Donnie proposes to her in Creed II, she learns she’s pregnant, and her career soars with a recording contract.
Tessa Thompson as Bianca Taylor and Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed in the 2023 sports drama film Creed III (Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists Releasing)
Tessa Thompson is best recognized as Valkyrie in the MCU films Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, and Thor: Love and Thunder. She also played Bianca in all three Creed movies.
Before the show’s abrupt demise, the 39-year-old actress portrayed Charlotte Hale and Dolores Abernathy in the HBO series Westworld. Film credits in Dear White People, Selma, Sorry to Bother You, Annihilation, Men in Black: International and Passing are among Thompson’s career high points.
Tessa Thompson in a champagne Wiederhoeft gown and black pointy-toe heels at the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III (Credit: Koi Sojer / INSTARimages)
Tessa Thompson entered the TCL Chinese Theatre’s red carpet while donning a cocktail dress with a champagne theme. The star wore a Wiederhoeft gown featuring a cinched golden bodice entirely beaded with glass-cut stones.
In addition to wearing classic black pointy-toe shoes, Thompson accentuated the ensemble with a ring, hoop earrings, and a chain-link choker necklace.
3. Mila Davis-Kent (Amara Creed) – 4′ 7″ (139.31 cm)
Amara Creed is Adonis and Bianca’s daughter, who was born deaf.
Although Mila Davis-Kent had previously made an appearance in one episode of the Fox medical drama The Resident, Creed III marked her big-screen debut.
Mila Davis-Kent looking adorable in a pretty pink dress with black combat boots at the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III (Credit: Koi Sojer / INSTARimages)
At the premiere, Mila Davis-Kent wore a fashionable pink dress with distinctive ruffled accents all over the garment.
The aspiring young actress stepped into a pair of sparkling black combat boots with laces to keep her warm during the event. Her hair was quickly pulled back into a classic braid and positioned to the right of her face.
4. Phylicia Rashad (Mary Anne Creed) – 5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
Mary Anne Creed is Apollo Creed’s widow, and she reared Adonis as her child after adopting him from a youth center. Although she initially opposes his boxing career, she soon changes her mind.
Phylicia Rashad is best recognized for portraying Clair Huxtable in The Cosby Show. Still, she has also acted in many other movies and television shows.
Phylicia Rashad in a floral-printed kimono at the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III (Credit: PAPIX / INSTARimages)
The 74-year-old actress has also had a successful theater career, being the first black actress to receive the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Her most recent filmography includes Soul, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, and Tick, Tick… Boom!
Phylicia Rashad smiled as she put on a vibrant display along the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere, wearing a kimono with blue and orange flower prints.
5. Jonathan Majors (Damian ‘Dame’ Anderson) – 5ft 11 ¼ (181 cm)
Adonis’ childhood friend and renowned boxing phenom Damian ‘Dame’ Anderson is a brand-new character who is hungry to establish his rightful place in the ring after doing time in prison.
Jonathan Majors as Damian Anderson in the 2023 sports drama film Creed III (Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists Releasing)
Creed III sees Jonathan Majors playing Damian, who is a few years older than Michael B. Jordan’s Adonis. However, in real life, Jordan is two years older than Majors.
In an interview with Variety, the 33-year-old actor confessed that he “got punched in the face about 100 times” while shooting the film. Majors indicated that Dame’s physical metamorphosis has emotional causes.
Jonathan Majors, a major rising star in Hollywood, has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe and appeared in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania as Kang the Conqueror, the new ‘big bad’ villain. He also starred in the HBO series Lovecraft County and appeared in the films The Last Black Man in San Francisco, The Harder They Fall, and Devotion.
Jonathan Majors stepped out in a patterned black suit at the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III (Credit: Koi Sojer / INSTARimages)
At the Los Angeles premiere, the actor sported a patterned black suit, a white dress shirt, and a black bowtie. He stepped into a pair of black dress shoes to complete his look.
6. Florian Munteanu (Viktor Drago) – 6ft 3 ¾ (192.4 cm)
Viktor Drago is the biological child of the former Soviet professional boxer Ivan Drago. In Creed II, Viktor becomes Donnie’s adversary.
Florian Munteanu made his acting debut in the Munich-based German-Romanian film Bogat in 2016. In 2018, he gained recognition as an actor when Sylvester Stallone sought a European heavyweight fighter and cast him as Viktor Drago.
Florian Munteanu in an all-black ensemble at the European premiere of Creed III held at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England on February 15, 2023 (Credit: Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
In addition to his work on the Creed movies, Munteanu, who goes under the ring name “Big Nasty,” is best recognized for his portrayal of Razor Fist in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
The 32-year-old German-born Romanian actor and boxer has also appeared in The Contractor and the third season of Netflix’s historical drama series Vikings: Valhalla.
7. Wood Harris (Tony ‘Little Duke’ Evers) – 6ft 2 (188 cm)
Tony ‘Little Duke’ Evers is the son of Tony ‘Duke’ Evers, who previously mentored Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa. Donnie considers Little Duke, an uncle who helped prepare him for his initial fight with Viktor Drago in Creed II.
Wood Harris attending the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III (Credit: Koi Sojer / INSTARimages)
While he has also had significant roles in the shows The Breaks and Empire, Wood Harris is best recognized for his performance as Avon Barksdale in The Wire.
The 53-year-old actor’s past movie credits include Remember the Titans, Dredd, Ant-Man, Blade Runner 2049, and Space Jam: A New Legacy.
The Supporting Cast of Creed 3
Tony Bellew from Creed, whose height is 6’2 1/2″ (189.2 cm), and Selenis Leyva from Orange Is the New Black, whose height is 5ft 3 ¾ (161.9 cm), are included in the supporting cast as ‘Pretty’ Ricky Conlan and Laura Chavez, respectively.
The Creed III cast also includes Thaddeus J. Mixson and Spence Moore II.
Tony Bellew at the European premiere of Creed III and Selenis Leyva at the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III (Credit: John Rainford / Cover Images / PAPIX / INSTARimages)
Other well-known real-life boxers will also appear in the movie, including acclaimed cutman Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran, who returns from the first two movies, and boxing world champion Canelo Alvarez, who will make his acting debut as Saul.
What About Sylvester Stallone?
Unfortunately, Sylvester Stallone will not reprise his role as Rocky Balboa, albeit he will remain on the production crew. The 76-year-old actor and filmmaker reportedly decided to skip Creed III alone.
After much speculation, Stallone confirmed on Instagram that he would not be reprising his role as Rocky Balboa in Creed III.
He returned for the first Creed, thanks to director Ryan Coogler, and stayed for Creed II (2018), although Rocky’s tale has concluded, and Adonis Creed’s will continue.
It will be the first Rocky/Creed movie in which Sylvester Stallone does not play Rocky Balboa. Without him, no characters will have starred in all of the series’ films.
Sylvester Stallone will not be reprising his role as Rocky Balboa in Creed III after appearing in the first two installments of the series (Credit: Seth Browarnik / Startraksphoto / Cover Images)
The highly anticipated release of Creed III on March 3rd will undoubtedly be a treat for franchise fans. It boasts an impressive cast of actors with unique talents and personalities.
Whether it’s Michael B. Jordan’s commanding presence as Adonis Creed, or the newcomer Jonathan Majors’ portrayal of the film’s antagonist, the cast of Creed III promises to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Creed III is set to get everyone’s heart racing and blood pumping on its official release on March 3, 2023 (Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / United Artists Releasing)
We can’t wait to see how this talented group brings the story to life in the third installment of the Creed series. So mark your calendars and head to the theaters for a thrilling ride.