The new rocky movie creed will be filming at a boxing. The cast and crew of creed ii may have wrapped filming in philadelphia area earlier this year, but they arent done with the city of brotherly. Florian munteanu will play ivan dragos son in creed 2 and shoots marchmay in philly. Jordan and sylvester stallone, filmed extensively in philadelphia. It was here that sylvester stallone gave one of the most incredible dramatic performances of his career when he shared the emotional scene with michael b. Stallone completed the script in july 2017 and announced lundgren would be reprising his role as drago, and filming began in philadelphia in march 2018, lasting through june. Over the last few months the cast and crew has been spotted allllll over philly filming the sequel, and this is our first look at the fruits of those labors. Sylvester stallone in philadelphia to promote creed 2 last month. A bunch of streets will be closed off, so check them out below so you can either a make changes to your route, or b see if you can walk and go and possibly see them filming.
My favorite character in the movie, actually, is philadelphia, she told the morning call. Nov 07, 2015 just as rocky balboa ran the streets of south philly in the original rocky film, jordan, as upandcoming boxer adonis johnson, runs through the italian market in south philly as part of his. Apr 08, 2018 creed 2 completes a successful first week of production in philadelphia, specifically this week at sun center studios, in aston, pa. Creed 2 starts filming as first set photos emerge screen. For the past couple of weeks the new rocky movie, creed, has been filming scenes set in a boxing gym, but today the movie has moved to one of philadelphias top restaurants. Watch the new trailer for creed ii filmed in philly. Sylvester stallone shoots creed in south philly nbc10. Mgm studios officially announced today that creed ii has begun filming in philadelphia. Creed movie filming locations in philadelphia, pa total rocky. Production on the sequel started back in the middle of march when dolph. No release date yet for creed 2, which you can bet will be filming scenes in philly, naturally.
In rocky update, dirt bikes get a prominent role on philly streets. The studio has yet to set a release date for the film, but since it got oscar love last time around we suspect an awards. Sylvester stallone in philly filming creed 2 youtube. It started on april 2 according to an instagram post by sylvester stallone. However, the writers chose to omit the fact that the referee attempted to stop the fight, but was thrown aside by drago who continued to hit creed, and ultimately killed him in the ring. A sequel to creed 2015 and the eighth installment in the rocky film series, it stars michael b. Mar 26, 2015 rehearsal filming of new rocky spin off creed being recorded at the corner of clearfield and tulip in the kensington section of philadelphia. Coronavirus fears hit delaware valley grocery stores hardphotos from around the.
Sylvester stallone, better known in philly as rocky balboa, let fans know as much on monday morning, when he posted a video from a filming location for creed ii mgm and warner bros. May 09, 2018 philly mayor jim kenney spoke about the citys love for rocky, stallone imitated his famous armsup pose, and fans were thrilled. Creed 2 news, koreana food coming to center city and more chit chat. Sylvester stallone is in town filming creed 2, which follows the son of rockys bestie, apollo creed, as the novice fighter prepares for the fight of his life. Shooting will be in the philadelphia area, beginning march 26 through may 2018. But, its nice that production might be returning to philly once more. The rocky spinoff sequel creed 2 gets a confirmed cast and official synopsis, now. Filming on creed 2 is now underway, as confirmed by set photos showing dolph lundgren and florian munteanu shooting scenes at philadelphias museum of art, where the famous rocky steps are. Creed 2 starts filming as first set photos emerge cbr. As creed ii s philadelphia filming continues this week, some huge surprises were revealed in terms of some major characters from the rocky series who will be returning in the sequel. Sylvester stallone is in philly for creed ii filming. May 16, 2018 creed ii is filming in passyunk square this weekend if you live in the area, you might want to check to see what streets will be closed.
Creed 2 starts filming this month and the expendables 4 is also coming. Jordan, sylvester stallone, tessa thompson and more were spotted in philadelphia. The cast of creed ii spotted on penns campus the daily. The highly anticipated sequel to creed, ryan cooglers critically acclaimed rocky series 2015 addition, has started filming in philadelphia. In rocky update, dirt bikes get a prominent role on. Just as rocky balboa ran the streets of south philly in the original rocky film, jordan, as upandcoming boxer adonis johnson, runs through the italian market in south philly as part of his. Amidst ongoing filming for creed 2 in philadelphia, sylvester stallone returned to the famous rocky steps outside the philadelphia museum of. Creed 2 starts filming as first set photos emerge screen rant. Creed 2 completes a successful first week of production in philadelphia, specifically this week at sun center studios, in aston, pa. The film is being produced by metro goldwyn mayer pictures mgm and warner bros. Stallone hypes creed ii as filming in philly begins kyw. Creed 2 news, koreana food coming to center city and more. The film is being produced by metro goldwyn mayer pictures mgm and.
Sylvester stallone is enjoying his latest goround as rocky balboa, thats for sure the action star, whos in philadelphia filming rocky followup creed 2, on tuesday stopped by the apartment the boxer lived in when the saga began in 1976. The production of creed ii, the eighth installment in the rocky balboa film canon, called for thousands of extras and hundreds of fulltime jobs. Man shot in south philadelphia near creed 2 filming. Creed 2 filming in south philly sylvester stallone aka rocky filming creed 2 in south philly photo by hughe dillon. If you live in the area, you might want to check to see what streets will be closed. Jordan great commercial success after a few hiccups. Why its important to get movies like creed ii made in philadelphia.
In rocky update, dirt bikes get a prominent role on philly. Creed ii is a 2018 american sports drama film directed by steven caple jr. Sylvester stallone, creator, writer and star celebrated the kick off of the production with a series of instagram posts announcing that were all in for a treat with creed 2 stallone posted several videos from the sun center studios, where they are filming. Students quickly swarmed the production trailers located on the block of 37th and sansom streets as the news spread in the early afternoon of april 20 that the actors of the sports drama film were on campus. Actor sylvester stallone has been posting videos on social media of the filming of creed 2. Lundgren returns to play his rocky iv character ivan drago, the russian behemoth who killed apollo creed carl weathers in the ring, then faced rocky balboa in the ultimate. Our own gentleman paparazzo hughe dillon is in south philly today on the set of the new rocky spinoff creed, which finds rocky training the grandson. Jordan does not appear in the set photos, as he doesnt begin filming for. Jordan, stallone, tessa thompson, dolph lundgren, florian munteanu, wood harris, and phylicia rashad.
Creed ii, the sequel to 2015 movie creed is currently filming in the city of brotherly love. Creed ii crews spotted filming outside max steaks in. Sylvester stallone, creator, writer and star celebrated the kick off of the production with a series of instagram posts announcing that were all in for a treat with creed 2. Be an extra for the creed 2 movie filming now in philly. Creed ii is filming in passyunk square this weekend if you live in the area, you might want to check to see what streets will be closed. Creed ii crews spotted filming outside max steaks in north. The production of creed 2 has officially come to an end, according to some new posts on social media from the cast and crew. Lundgren returns to play his rocky iv character ivan drago, the russian behemoth who killed apollo creed carl weathers in the ring, then faced rocky balboa in the ultimate good vs. The stars from the upcoming film creed ii are on campus and penn students could not be more excited. Sylvester stallone is in philly for creed ii filming by nick vadala, posted. Creed ii was released in the united states by metrogoldwynmayer and warner bros. Which does not quite reach the heights of the first creed, but still is quite enjoyable. The saga of rocky continues with adonis creed training for the fight of his life against the son of the man who killed his father apollo creed.
See the addresses of the real filming locations used in ryan cooglers creed, the rocky movie spinoff starring sylvester stallone and michael b. Rockys house in creed philadelphia rocky balboa s new philly home seen in creed. Its a philly thing, rocky replies and he praises the riders skills. News quickly creed 2 expected to begin filming this february in philly gww. Sylvester stallone aka rocky balboa back in philly. Anyone have any insight on specific locations on specific dayslive near the filming. Creed ii started filming at the art museum steps on thursday. Creed ii is filming in passyunk this weekend phillyvoice. A very exciting day the actors and production team has been waiting a long time for this film to start, so ladies and gentlemen get ready to watch the fists startflying. Philadelphia adonis and bianca have their first date over a philly cheesesteak. Nov 21, 2018 so it makes sense for him to return here and to reprise his iconic role, training his son to take on creed. Creed tells the story of adonis, the son of rockys opponent. The cast and crew members of creed ii gave philadelphia movie goers at an early screening of the highly anticipated sequel one sweet surprise last saturday.
This reallife boxing gym in philly is considered a favorite among the athletes who train there. Apr 03, 2018 filming for creed ii kicked off in philadelphia this week, commemorated with an instagram post from sylvester stallone shot during mondays rainsnowhail storm, giving us a glimpse of his. Creed 2 is still filming in philly, and this weekend its getting very close in passyunk square. Philly landmarks featured in the new rocky movie creed. Mar 17, 2018 rocky fans are in for a treat as the first photos from filming for steven caple jr.
The movie was shot in various locations across philadelphia. Warm welcome to spring, sure signs of it in philly, logan fountain has been turned on, rittenhouse square packed at lunch time and in the evening rittenhouse restaurant row packed with people eating al fresco. We are handling all paid background extras positions for this project. Its expected that tessa thompson will return as well. The movie is expected to be released later this year. May 17, 2018 creed 2 is still filming in philly, and this weekend its getting very close in passyunk square. Feb 18, 2015 our own gentleman paparazzo hughe dillon is in south philly today on the set of the new rocky spinoff creed, which finds rocky training the grandson of his foe apollo creed. Creed fight scenes in philly should be wrapped by monday. Heery loftus casting is looking for background extras for the upcoming mgm feature film, creed 2, starring michael b. Be an extra for the creed 2 movie filming now in philly 93.
Both the exterior and interior of front street gym were heavily featured in creed. He sat on the other rocky steps outside and reminisced about talking to his love interest adrian, played by talia shire. Apr 06, 2018 amidst ongoing filming for creed 2 in philadelphia, sylvester stallone returned to the famous rocky steps outside the philadelphia museum of art to place a commemorative plaque and strike. Rocky fans are in for a treat as the first photos from filming for steven caple jr. April 2, 2018 sylvester stallone and wife jennifer flavin arrive at the 88th academy awards on february 28, 2016, at the dolby theatre in hollywood. Crews were outside of maxs steaks on germantown and erie. Rehearsal filming of new rocky spin off creed being recorded at the corner of clearfield and tulip in the kensington section of philadelphia. Since they are filming in philly right now, i would definitely be interested in tracking down the set and trying to catch some of the action.
During the shooting, stallone posted numerous videos to his instagram account of. Jun 08, 2018 the production of creed 2 has officially come to an end, according to some new posts on social media from the cast and crew. Jordan, the star of creed ii just shared the official trailer for the movie, due out this thanksgiving. Jordan, creed 2 is also recruiting the help of longtime rocky favorite dolph lundgren. Creed 2 latest news, images and photos crypticimages. Creed ii, filmed in philadelphia, releases first official trailer 6abc. Dumbing down again evil as evil can be, he brings gravitas to the movie. Creed 2 expected to begin filming this february in philly. Mar 30, 2018 creed 2 news, koreana food coming to center city and more chit chat. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Creed 2 filming in passyunk square this week real 106.
Sylvester stallone embraces his rocky roots while filming. Apr 06, 2018 sylvester stallone is in town filming creed 2, which follows the son of rockys bestie, apollo creed, as the novice fighter prepares for the fight of his life. This is where creed ii filmed in philadelphia the movie, which stars michael b. Especially with all the history contained in the movie. Filming for creed ii kicked off in philadelphia this week, commemorated with an instagram post from sylvester stallone shot during mondays rain. In the first set pictures from creed 2 via, dolph lundgren and florian munteanu shoot scenes as the elder and younger drago at the very steps made famous by rocky balboa. But we like to think the real winner of the film is good ole phillyand so does tessa thompson, the movies female lead. Philadelphia cbs filming for creed ii is underway in philadelphia and eyewitness news cameras spotted crews hard at work overnight. Sports phillies eagles sixers flyers entertainment philly live cozi tv community contests. Nov, 2018 the cast and crew members of creed ii gave philadelphia movie goers at an early screening of the highly anticipated sequel one sweet surprise last saturday.
The film reintroduces some of the franchises most beloved philadelphia sites, including maxs steaks, the rocky steps, and of course, the statue. Apr 02, 2018 mgm studios officially announced today that creed ii has begun filming in philadelphia. The new rocky movie creed will be filming at a boxing gym. Sylvester stallone returns to philadelphia rocky statue. You know the old cliche that it seems like yesterday and but it does and its a very exciting moment to be here getting ready to watch creed 2 to commence filming. Sylvester stallone aka rocky balboa back in philly shooting. Last week, the latest rocky movie, creed, began filming and, thanks to our awesome philadelphia tipsters, we know exactly where theyre shooting. The cast and crew of creed 2 celebrated the end of principal photography in philadelphia earlier this week. Weve been highly anticipating the sequel to ryan cooglers creed, a highlight of the rocky franchise and finally giving michael b. Apr 27, 2018 philadelphia cbs filming for creed ii is underway in philadelphia and eyewitness news cameras spotted crews hard at work overnight. The movie will be filming on thursday and friday in the area. Sylvester stallone filming creed at victor cafe today. Trivia an important plot point in the film is rockys feelings of responsibility and guilt for not stopping the fight when apollo creed was killed in the ring by ivan drago in rocky iv 1985.
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