Creed 3 Expands Cast With More Young Talent Joining Michael B. Jordan
As filming for Creed 3 continues, the cast keeps on expanding, as now Selenis Leyva, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Spence Moore II, and Mila Davis-Kent have joined the upcoming boxing drama.
MGM's Creed films, which serve as spin-off/sequel films to the Rocky franchise, have been worthy continuations with Michael B. Jordan in the lead role as Adonis Creed, the son of Carl Weathers' Apollo Creed. Other than reprising his titular role, Jordan will also be making his directorial debut on the upcoming film.
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According to Variety, Leyva, Mixson, Moore II, and Davis-Kent will be joining other previously announced stars Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Florian Munteanu, and Phylicia Rashad. Leyva is no stranger to the industry, as she is best known for her roles on Netflix's acclaimed Orange Is the New Black and Disney Plus' Diary of a Future President. She also played the role of Monica Warren in Spider-Man: Homecoming and is set to join John Boyega and Connie Britton in the upcoming thriller drama, 892.
As for the young talent, Mixson first had his Hollywood breakthrough on Steve Harvey's talent show,Little Big Shots. The young actor would eventually appear in Disney Plus' Safety and the Jason Sudeikis-led crime thriller, South of Heaven. Moore II's resume includes working on Netflix's 13 Reasons Why, ABC's The Wonder Years reboot, and CW'sAll American. He has also appeared in Luca Guadagnino's coming-of-age drama series for HBO, We Are Who We Are. And lastly, newcomer Davis-Kent will fill the role of Amara Creed, Adonis' and Bianca's daughter, after the nine-year-old actress landed the role following a nationwide open call for deaf child actors.
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