Is Rocky In Creed 3?
In Creed III, Rocky Balboa will not play the same role he did in previous Rocky movies, but that doesn't mean the Creed sequel will completely ignore Sylvester Stallone's character. 1976's Rocky told a self-contained story that culminated in Rocky Balboa's loss against Apollo Creed. Yet, the original moviespawned no less than eight sequels, including the Michael B. Jordan-led Creed trilogy, which releases its third installment in 2023.
The Creed movies fulfill two purposes: first, they tie the blossoming legacy of Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed to that of his father; and second, they conclude the legendary career of Rocky Balboa. Creed and Creed II have focused on the birth of a new legend as much as on the end of another, proving that every ending brings a new beginning. While it was always obvious that Rocky Balboa would eventually retire from the silver screen, the biggest question was how soon that moment would come.
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Having reconciled with Apollo Creed's tragic fate through his son Adonis and having made peace with Ivan Drago both directly and through his son Viktor, Rocky is finally ready to move on. This represents a satisfying completion of his arc, raising the question of whether future appearances would be necessary. Coupled with what the main franchise protagonists have said about the issue, the character's return in Creed III currently looks unlikely. Here's what is known about Rocky's prospective role in Creed III.
Sylvester Stallone first revealed that he would no longer play Rocky Balboa in 2018 (via IGN). In April 2021, he reiterated on Instagram that we wouldn't appear in Creed III, and his rep soon confirmed it (via THR). Then, one year
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