CREED

30 NOVEMBER

There’s a school of thought that Creed should have been a standalone, the perfect sign-off for the Rocky saga. Looking at Creed II’s trailers, one can’t help but respond: shut up, school of thought. This isn’t a mere ‘sequel’ to Ryan Coogler’s 2015 hit; it’s payback for Rocky IV, as boxer’s son Michael B. Jordan gets in the ring with the son of the boxer who offed his pops. Dolph Lundgren is back in his star-making role as taciturn titan-turned-trainer Ivan Drago, giving ol’ Sly the evils again (if not brain damage). Rumours are flying that other familiar franchise faces are also set to return… Can Creed Jr. avenge Creed Snr.? Will Stallone get the Oscar this time? What’s Mark Rylance got coming out? See next issue’s ringside coverage…