Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed 3’ Finds Its Writer In Zach Baylin

King Richard writer Zach Baylin has been tapped to pen the script for Michael B. Jordan’s Creed 3.

Michael B. Jordan is set to step back into the ring as Adonis Creed in the third chapter of the title character’s film series. Now, The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Zach Baylin, who penned the screenplay for Will Smith’s King Richard, will write the script for Michael B. Jordan’s third Creed film.

As of now, plot details for Michael B. Jordan’s Creed 3 are currently unknown and a director has yet to be chosen. Furthermore, Michael B. Jordan’s full schedule has resulted in it being unclear when Creed 3 will begin production.

Here is the official synopsis for the previous chapter of the film series, Creed II:

Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.

Directed by Steven Caple Jr. from a script written by Cheo Hodari Coker and Sylvester Stallone, Creed II stars Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren, Wood Harris, Andre Ward, and Buddy Marcelle.

Creed II is now available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Digital HD.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter