'Rocky' Gets A 'Creed' Spin-Off From Warner Bros. Starring Michael B. Jordan In Lead Role; Official Synopsis Inside!

2015 will see a few classic titles rebooted for the big screen - "Mad Max: Fury Road, "Fantastic Four," and "Jurassic World" to name a few. Rocky, the iconic boxing movie series is apparently joining that list in a spin-off titled "Creed."

The project is helmed by Ryan Coogler of "Fruitvale Station" and will focus on Adonis Creed (played by Michael B. Jordan), the son of Apollo Creed, Rocky's rival-turned-friend.

Screen Rant reports that Sylvester Stallone is reprising his role as Rocky and will function as Adonis' trainer.

Here's the official synopsis from WB and MGM.

"The film explores a new chapter in the "Rocky" story and stars Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone in his iconic role. The film also reunites Coogler with his "Fruitvale Station" star Michael B. Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed.

Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there's no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa.

Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo-the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring.

With Rocky in his corner, it isn't long before Adonis gets his own shot at the title...but can he develop not only the drive but also the heart of a true fighter, in time to get into the ring?"

"Creed" will open in theaters Nov. 25, 2015

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