'Rocky' Spin-Off 'Creed' Adds Real Boxer Champs

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Real fighters Andre Ward and Tony Bellew are in negotiations to join Michel B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone.

November 12, 2014

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"Rocky" spin-off "Creed" is moving forward with the addition of two new boxers to its cast ensemble. The Hollywood Reporter learns that World Boxing Association champion Andre Ward and British champion boxer Tony Bellew are in contention to join lead actor Michael B. Jordan.

The Johnny Storm of "The Fantastic Four" reboot is expected to play the grandson of Apollo Creed. The original Rocky depicter, Sylvester Stallone, is set to reprise his role and mentor the young Creed, while Bellew is attached to portray Creed's main opponent Pretty Ricky Porter.

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The movie will be directed by Ryan Coogler, marking his reunion with Jordan after their brilliant collaboration in "Fruitvale Station". Filming is expected to begin on locations in Las Vegas and Philadelphia January next year.

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