Michael B. Jordan will do well "Creed 3"

Actor (and future director) Michael B. Jordan -

It's confirmed, Michael B. Jordan will indeed direct

, which will mark his debut behind the camera.

The rumor had been circulating for some time, as Deadline recalls.

Tessa Thompson, who will star in the film, or Irwin Winkler, the producer of

and

, had suggested it in particular.

Either way,

should mark a turning point in Michael B. Jordan's career.

This third installment of the

spin-off

seems in any case to be the perfect time to try his hand at directing after playing the character of Adonis Johnson, the son of Apollo Creed, in the two previous films.

Especially since the actor will not have failed to sharpen his gaze during his latest filming experiences, whether with Ryan Coogler on

or, more recently, alongside Denzel Washington who is currently directing with him

.

The good moment

“The idea of ​​directing has always inspired me, but the timing has to be right.

marks this moment.

I'm at a point in my life where I'm more sure of who I am, where I give more credit to my own stories, where I am becoming more mature and growing professionally.

And I learn from the greats like Ryan Coogler, or more recently Denzel Washington and other important directors that I respect.

This franchise and the Creed themes in particular are very personal to me.

I look forward to sharing the next chapter in Adonis Creed's story with the awesome responsibility of directing it and putting my name on it, ”Michael B. Jordan said in a statement.

The release of

is currently set by MGM for November 23, 2022.

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