Jonathan Majors In Talks for 'Creed III' Nemesis Opposite Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan‘s Creed III character has found his next nemesis!

Lovecraft Country star Jonathan Majors is in talks to play a fellow boxer, set to compete in the ring against Michael‘s character, Deadline reports. Michael B. Jordan is returning for the new movie, and will also be directing this time around.

Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad will also return, but Sylvester Stallone won’t be starring in this one. Find out why Sylvester won’t be in the third film in the franchise.

Deadline notes that the “deal isn’t quite done yet and they are working through the logistics” of Jonathan‘s busy schedule. Currently, Creed III is set for release in 2022.

Stay tuned as we learn more and get official confirmation of the casting news.