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Will Ivan Drago Return to the Creed Saga?
2 Oct
Summary
- Dolph Lundgren believes he has portrayed Ivan Drago for the final time.
- A script for a Drago family story was developed but deemed unsatisfactory.
- A new Creed spinoff series and Creed IV are currently in development.
Actor Dolph Lundgren has shared his perspective on the potential return of his character, Ivan Drago, to the Creed film series. Lundgren indicated that he likely has portrayed the formidable boxer for the last time, suggesting that MGM's focus is primarily on "Creed 4" and Michael B. Jordan's directorial and acting ventures. Although there was development on a script for a new story centered on the Drago family, with co-star Florian Munteanu reportedly advocating for it, Lundgren felt the script was not compelling enough.
The Creed franchise is currently experiencing significant expansion. A new spinoff series, tentatively titled "Delphi," is set to premiere on Prime Video, chronicling the rise of young boxers at the renowned Delphi Boxing Academy in Los Angeles. This series marks a departure from the core franchise's origins, shifting the setting from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, and features Michael B. Jordan as an executive producer.
Furthermore, "Creed IV" is officially in development as a theatrical release. Given Lundgren's recent comments and the fact that Drago did not appear in the 2023 threequel, his involvement in the upcoming film seems improbable. However, with a TV series and a new movie on the horizon, any surprise cameo cannot be entirely ruled out, though prospects appear slim for Ivan Drago's return.
