Actor-turned-filmmaker Michael B. Jordan has revealed that boxing champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will feature in the third “Creed” film at MGM.
Jordan played Adonis Johnson, son of Rocky character Apollo Creed, in both 2015’s “Creed” and its 2018 sequel. He reprises that role while also making his directorial debut on “Creed 3”.
He revealed that Canelo would make his acting debut in the film via an Instagram story yesterday alongside the 32-year-old Mexican champ.
He marks the second real boxer to play an on-screen role in the franchise, the other being former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew who served as the rival boxer in the first film.
“Creed 3” is set for a March 3rd 2023 release and co-stars Jonathan Majors, Phylicia Rashad, Wood Harris, Florian Munteanu and Tessa Thompson.
