Who played Damian Anderson in Creed III?

Jonathan Majors played Damian Anderson in Creed III. Known by the nickname “Diamond Dame,” Damian is Adonis Creed's childhood friend and a former boxing prodigy whose return creates the central conflict of the film.

The story reveals that Damian had once expected a professional boxing career, but he was imprisoned after an incident involving Adonis. Years later, he emerges determined to reclaim the opportunity he believes was taken from him. His personal history with Adonis makes him more than a conventional opponent: their rivalry is rooted in friendship, guilt, resentment, and competing ideas about success.

Majors portrays Damian opposite Michael B. Jordan, who plays Adonis and also directs the film. Wood Harris appears as Tony “Little Duke” Evers, while Tessa Thompson plays Bianca Creed. Creed III was released in 2023 and became the first film in the franchise without Sylvester Stallone appearing as Rocky Balboa.