What others are saying sylvester stallone, known for his role as rocky balboa, visited. The filming of creed 2, the sequel to the awardwinning film from 2015 that stars sylvester stallone as rocky balboa, is under way at sun center studios in aston and at several locations across the area, writes kathleen carey for the delaware county news network. The passyunk square civic association announced that creed ii will be filming in the neighborhood on thursday and friday this week. 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 cast and crew of creed 2 celebrated the end of principal photography in philadelphia earlier this week. Filming began in liverpool on january 19, 2015, and later also took place in philadelphia, rockys hometown. Creed ii director really upset stallone by cutting rocky vs. Creed ii continues the story of sylvester stallones rocky balboa and michael b. Be an extra for the creed 2 movie filming now in philly.
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 ii started filming at the art museum steps on thursday. Stallone snapped a selfie with fans who raced him up the rocky. The sequel will see adonis creed squaring off in the ring against the son of ivan drago, the hulking russian fighter who killed apollo creed in the ring. Creed 2 completes a successful first week of production in philadelphia, specifically this week at sun center studios, in aston, pa. Mgm studios officially announced today that creed ii has begun filming in philadelphia. Creed 2 filming begins, sylvester stallone shares video. Production begins today in philadelphia on metro goldwyn mayer pictures mgm and warner bros. Rocky fans are in for a treat as the first photos from filming for steven caple jr. Creed ii is a 2018 american sports drama film directed by steven caple jr. 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.
Deming, new mexico, usa 15 of 15 found this interesting interesting. Night shyamalan, creed 2 looking for extras in the philly area. 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 creed crew has renovated an empty storefront in the 3300 block of aramingo ave, near westmoreland st, in philadelphia. Creed was released in the united states on november 25, 2015, the 40th anniversary of the date of the opening scene in 1976s rocky. Workers with flyoverthe flyover in philadelphia began at 2 p. Creed ii is filming in passyunk this weekend phillyvoice. The seventh installment of the series and sequel to 2006s rocky balboa, the film received acclaim from. Creed ii, the sequel to 2015 movie creed is currently filming in the city of brotherly love. Sylvester stallone is back in philadelphia filming scenes for creed 2, and while there, he took a trip to the old neighborhood to visit rocky balboas old stomping grounds.
Philadelphia cbs creed was a big box office success 3 years ago, and its been confirmed, creed ii will be filming in philadelphia soon. Since the announcement that filming on creed 2 has finished, footage of michael b. Photo from annie sun students first learned about the film crew after spotting the trailer that belongs to the films main character, adonis creed, who is played by michael b. Mar 16, 2018 filming on creed 2 is now underway, as confirmed by set photos showing dolph lundgren and florian munteanu shooting scenes at philadelphia s museum of art, where the famous rocky steps are. Creed 2 starts filming as first set photos emerge screen rant. 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. Sylvester stallone returns to philadelphia rocky statue. Mar 17, 2018 rocky fans are in for a treat as the first photos from filming for 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. The new rocky movie creed will be filming at a boxing. Heery loftus casting is looking for background extras for the upcoming mgm feature film, creed 2, starring michael b. Creed 2 is currently filming in philadelphia, so sylvester stallone took some time to go visit the original house from rocky. Other news reports confirm that the crew is in philadelphia filming the sequel to creed, which was released in 2015 and received critical acclaim. Creed 2 starts filming as first set photos emerge screen. Ryan coogler black panther, who directed the first film, returns to the franchise as an executive producer on creed ii. 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. The film is being produced by metro goldwyn mayer pictures mgm and.
Amidst ongoing filming for creed 2 in philadelphia, sylvester stallone returned to the famous rocky steps outside the philadelphia museum of. 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. Sylvester stallone shoots creed in south philly nbc10. Jordan, sylvester stallone, tessa thompson and more were spotted in philadelphia. Jordan casting call for new talent in philadelphia, pennsylvania casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on april 23rd, 24th and 25th in philadelphia, pennsylvania. 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. Philadelphia cbs filming for creed 2 continues in philadelphia and monday morning fans spotted sylvester stallone. Creed ii beings filming in philadelphia splash report. Casting call for creed ii in philadelphia cbs philly. Sylvester stallone is in philly for creed ii filming.
Jordan is now casting trendy types in philadelphia, pennsylvania. The film is being produced by metro goldwyn mayer pictures mgm and warner bros. Actor sylvester stallone has been posting videos on social media of the filming of creed 2. May 09, 2018 sylvester stallone is back in philadelphia filming scenes for creed 2, and while there, he took a trip to the old neighborhood to visit rocky balboas old stomping grounds.
Dolph lungren returns to the role for the first time. Philly landmarks featured in the new rocky movie creed. The cast of creed ii spotted on penns campus the daily. May 12, 2018 creed 2 is currently filming in philadelphia, so sylvester stallone took some time to go visit the original house from rocky. Creed movie filming locations in philadelphia, pa total rocky. Apr 02, 2018 mgm studios officially announced today that creed ii has begun filming in philadelphia. 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. A guide to rocky filming locations in philadelphia. 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. Philadelphia filming location for riverside bridge rocky balboa runs past during his gonna fly now training montage in philly.
Apr 19, 2018 sylvester stallones creed 2 starring michael b. The filming of creed 2, the sequel to the awardwinning film from 2015 that stars sylvester stallone as rocky balboa, is under way at sun center studios in aston and at several locations across the area, writes kathleen carey for the delaware county news network parts of the film were also shot on location in delaware county, including at the must fight boxing gym in chester. Filming locations 8 filming dates 1 filming locations. Apr 02, 2018 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. Under the tutelage of rocky balboa, newly crowned heavyweight champion adonis creed faces off against viktor drago, the son of ivan drago. Stallone hypes creed ii as filming in philly begins kyw.
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. Creed 2 filming in south philly photo by hughe dillon sylvester stallone aka rocky filming creed 2 in south philly. Well, here it is folks, on a beautiful philadelphia day, but whats important is this is the first day of creed 2, stallone said. Creed ii, filmed in philadelphia, releases first official trailer 6abc. As creed 2 filming begins, sylvester stallone shares a behindthescenes video from the philadelphia set to notify fans of the first day of production and tease the exciting drama of the sequel. Creed 2 starts filming as first set photos emerge cbr. Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on tuesday, may 15th in philadelphia, pennsylvania. 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. Production begins today in philadelphia on metro goldwyn mayer pictures and warner bros. 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. Stallone has been going down memory lane a lot since production started.
Apr 02, 2018 filming for creed ii is currently underway in philadelphia, and now mgm and warner bros. 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. The movie is looking for men and women of all ages. 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. My favorite character in the movie, actually, is philadelphia, she told the morning call. Jordan was knocked out during creed filming, liam and chris hemsworth start an instagram war and more in pop news by michael rothman creed 2 has officially begun filming and lots of plot details are being teased by the man himself, sylvester stallone, along with another very special former rocky costar, dolph lundgren. Mar 01, 2018 philadelphia cbs creed was a big box office success 3 years ago, and its been confirmed, creed ii will be filming in philadelphia soon.
But we like to think the real winner of the film is good ole phillyand so does tessa thompson, the movies female lead. Creed tells the story of adonis, the son of rockys opponent. We are handling all paid background extras positions for this project. The highly anticipated sequel to creed, ryan cooglers critically acclaimed rocky series 2015 addition, has started filming in philadelphia. Filming for creed ii is currently underway in philadelphia, and now mgm and warner bros. Sylvester stallone embraces his rocky roots while filming. Jordan, creed 2 is also recruiting the help of longtime rocky favorite dolph lundgren. Creed ii was released in the united states by metrogoldwynmayer and warner bros. May 16, 2018 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. Jordan, sylvester stallone, tessa thompson, phylicia rashad. William shatner is stoked to return to this familiar city creed 2 needs you.
The latest film in the rocky franchise, creed 2, is set to be released in november. In a an instagram post, sylvestor stallone says this is a very exciting day and that its time to watch the fists startflying. Jordan, stallone, tessa thompson, dolph lundgren, florian munteanu, wood harris, and phylicia rashad. Philadelphia kyw newsradio rocky himself took to social media to express his excitement as the filming of creed ii kicks off in philadelphia. The movie is expected to be released later this year. Sylvester stallone posts video on set of creed 2 during. Sylvester stallone visits rockys old house while filming. Night shyamalan, creed 2 looking for extras in the. Rocky filming locations rocky balboa movie locations. Jordan and sylvester stallone, reprising their roles of adonis creed and rocky balboa respectively. May 09, 2018 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. Rocky 1976 rocky ii 1979 rocky iii 1982 rocky iv 1985 rocky v 1990 rocky balboa 2006 creed 2015 creed ii 2018 media. All the ties creed 2 will have to the classic film. It started on april 2 according to an instagram post by.