The star boxer returns to service for Creed 3 and this time, Michael B. Jordan is both in front of the camera in the title role and behind as director. “I am closer and closer to him, he specifies to 20 minutes. Creed is the only character I’ve played three times over a span of nine years. »
The champion retired between his wife and his family when a man emerges from the past (impressive Jonathan Majors also on the poster of Ant-Man, Quantumania) forced him back into the ring.
Between reality and Japanese animation
“I took the virus of the realization, confides it. It wasn’t always easy, but it was a rewarding process. Michael B. Jordan proves that he is quite capable of directing himself, including during particularly successful fight scenes. “I drew my inspiration from various real boxing fights, but also from Japanese animation which I have been a fan of since childhood and which I dreamed of transposing into live action. The spectator often has the impression of being in the ring with the protagonists, so fluid and precise is the production.
“I didn’t have too much trouble directing myself,” admits Michael B. Jordan. I even believe that this exercise allowed me to mature. His charisma as an actor and his mastery as a director make Creed 3 a great success. Of those who give hope that we have not finished following the adventures of this endearing hero.