Joseph Shirley, the composer for 'Creed III', recently sat down for an exclusive video interview to discuss his approach to creating the score for the film. Shirley wanted to build on the sound of the previous 'Creed' movies while also pushing it forward. He worked closely with director Michael B. Jordan, who was also involved in shaping the score. The film follows the title character, Adonis Creed, as he faces a pivotal moment in his life and is forced to return to the ring.
One of the challenges Shirley faced was finding a way to reference the iconic 'Rocky' themes while also creating a contemporary sound. He wanted to connect with the characters and enhance the storytelling through the music. Shirley also created themes for new characters, including Adonis' daughter and a character played by Phylicia Rashad.
Despite the pressure of working on such a highly anticipated film, Shirley had a fun time working on the score and enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to the 'Creed' franchise.
Creed 4 is officially in development, with Michael B. Jordan set to return as Adonis 'Donnie' Creed. The confirmation of Creed 4 came in November 2023, and the development is actively ongoing. Series producer Irwin Winkler confirmed Creed 4 and mentioned that they have a good story. Michael B. Jordan will also direct the next movie. Tessa Thompson is expected to return as Bianca Taylor, and Wood Harris is likely to rejoin the cast. The plot details for Creed 4 have not been released, but Michael B. Jordan has hinted at expanding the 'Creed-verse.' The ending of Creed III sets up future developments, focusing on Donnie's relationship with his daughter. Sylvester Stallone chose not to appear in Creed III due to creative differences. No release date has been announced for Creed 4.
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