Michael B. Jordan being considered to direct ‘Creed 3’

MICHAEL B. Jordan is being considered to helm ‘ Creed 3,’ the latest film in the ‘Rocky’ spin-off series, in which he also plays the titular boxer Adonis ‘Donnie’ Creed.

The 33-year-old actor and producer is currently being eyed to get behind the camera as he has been with the franchise since the beginning, Deadline reports. If he oversees the flick, it would mark his directorial debut.

The Hollywood star was previously offered the opportunity by ‘Rocky’ and ‘Creed’ producer Irvin Winkler. The 89-yearold director and producer said: “I promised Michael B. Jordan that he’d get the chance to direct ‘ Creed III’. Last year in a conversation with our ‘Creed’ star, I offered him the opportunity to not only star in, but also to direct ‘Creed III’.”

News on ‘Creed 3’ has largely remained under wraps as it’s unclear if cast members like Tessa Thompson will be reprising their roles and a shooting schedule and release date are yet to be announced.

Meanwhile, Michael has recently been announced as a producer on the DC Extended Universe movie ‘Static Shock’ through his Outlier Society production banner. The movie follows a crime-fighting teenager who gains his powers after walking into an area where chemical containers explode. — Bang Showbiz