Which actor played Adonis Creed in the 2015 film Creed?

Michael B. Jordan played Adonis Creed in the 2015 film Creed.

Creed follows Adonis Johnson, the son of former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, as he pursues a boxing career and asks Rocky Balboa to train him. Michael B. Jordan portrays Adonis as a talented but inexperienced fighter trying to establish an identity separate from his famous father.

The film was directed by Ryan Coogler and serves as a continuation of the Rocky story rather than a remake of the original. Jordan’s performance helped launch Adonis as the central character of a new series while bringing Rocky back as a mentor.

Michael B. Jordan returned as Adonis in Creed II and Creed III. He also made his directorial debut with Creed III, which was released in 2023. The role is distinct from his later portrayal of Erik Killmonger in Black Panther.