Adonis Creed has finally met his match. Romanian boxer Florian Munteanu has been cast as Michael B. Jordan’s opponent in Creed 2, which is expected to begin filming in March 2018, according to Variety. The shredded boxer will play the son of Ivan Drago, the iconic Russian powerhouse played so formidably by Dolph Lundgren in Rocky IV. Lundgren is confirmed to reprise his role, which had previously only been (very strong) speculation, Variety also reported. “A huge honor to play in such a big movie,” Munteanu wrote in an Instagram post announcing his casting. “I’ll promise you this…I’ll work my ass of to make this movie unforgettable.” Here’s a quick look at Munteanu in action:
Florian Munteanu / Instagram / @bn_munteanu
Munteanu joins Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson, who are all returning from the first Creed film. In the beginning of Rocky IV, the elder Drago kills Adonis’ father, Apollo Creed, in the ring at an exhibition match. It’s likely that Creed 2 will factor heavily around that conflict. Although no plot details have been released, all signs point to a faceoff between Drago’s son and Adonis facing off in the boxing ring at some point. The story almost writes itself: The ascendent Creed facing off against the son of his father’s killer, and Drago’s son seeking revenge for his father’s humiliating defeat at the hands of his opponent’s coach. Steven Caple Jr. is directing the film, which has a script from Stallone and Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker. The crew will need to have a quick turnaround on the film, since it’s set for a late November release. The first Creed film, which was directed by Black Panther helmer Ryan Coogler, was a critical and box office success, making more than $170 million worldwide. Here’s everything you need to know about Munteanu and his massive muscles.
- Munteanu’s nickname is “Big Nasty” It fits.
from @officialslystallone Congratulations to Florian “ Big Nasty” Munteanu for getting the part as IVAN DRAGOS son! 27 years old , 6 feet four, 245 pounds of talent.#mgm #creed #creed2 . Now it’s very official!!! I’m so happy and thankful to announce that I will play IVAN DRAGO’S son in CREED II 😊💪😁🙏. A huge honor to play in such a big movie directed by @stevencaplejr next to @officialslystallone, @michaelbjordan & @dolphlundgren 😳🙏. Can’t even describe my feelings in words right now…🤗🤗. But I’ll promise you this…I’ll work my ass of to make this movie unforgettable 💯💯. Huge thank you to @eduardirimia & the @superkombat Academy for making a dream come true 😊🙏. And of course to my parents and brothers at home, without them this would have not been possible 🤗❤❤. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND WORK HARD. #creed #creed2 #bignasty #drago A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Jan 15, 2018 at 10:05pm PST
2. This will be Munteanu’s major acting debut UFC fighter Sage Northcutt had said he’d auditioned for the role, but the producers clearly opted for an actor with more of a physical presence. Northcutt is certainly a shredded specimen, but at 6′ and 170lbs, he’s not quite as imposing a force as the 6’4″, 245-lb Munteanu.
#notbad 😏 A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 29, 2017 at 10:25am PST
3. Munteanu’s been hinting about a “big project” since Christmas. Guess it was Creed 2:
🌟 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🌟 . I end the year with my fav pic of 2017, shot this summer in Los Angeles 😁. . It was a tough year for myself…some ups⬆️, some downs⬇️, some highlights💎, some self-doubting moments 🤔…a true roller coaster ride 🎢. . But I believed in myself and never stoped working 💪💪. A wise man told me this year (no sh*t): “In the end everything will be fine. And if it’s not fine, it is not the end yet.” 💯💯💯 . I will spend most of the time of 2018 in LOS ANGELES again, working on a great project there. BIG NEWS are coming soon 😊😊👌🏼👌🏼✔. . I wish u all a great new year 2018 and specially health for you and your families. Spread love & peace 😘❤🇷🇴😘. A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 31, 2017 at 12:37pm PST
4. Munteanu boxes in the heavyweight division—and the guy can really throw a punch:
From yesterday’s training with coach @dk_striking 👊💪. Gettin’ better every day 😊🇷🇴✊💯 A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Nov 3, 2017 at 5:37am PDT
5. Munteanu is German-born, although his family has Romanian origins:
La multi ani România 🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴. La multi ani romanilor de pretutindeni 💙💛❤. Va pup pa toti din suflet 😘😘. Dac mandru, hai România ✊💙💛❤🇷🇴 . 1st December, National Day of my home country Romania 🤗. A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 1, 2017 at 10:06am PST
6. Did we mention Munteanu is huge?
BEASTMODE 💀💪 A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 7, 2017 at 12:55pm PST
Creed 2 will be released on November 21.
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Adonis Creed has finally met his match.
Romanian boxer Florian Munteanu has been cast as Michael B. Jordan’s opponent in Creed 2, which is expected to begin filming in March 2018, according to Variety.
The shredded boxer will play the son of Ivan Drago, the iconic Russian powerhouse played so formidably by Dolph Lundgren in Rocky IV. Lundgren is confirmed to reprise his role, which had previously only been (very strong) speculation, Variety also reported.
“A huge honor to play in such a big movie,” Munteanu wrote in an Instagram post announcing his casting. “I’ll promise you this…I’ll work my ass of to make this movie unforgettable.”
Here’s a quick look at Munteanu in action:
Florian Munteanu / Instagram / @bn_munteanu
Munteanu joins Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Tessa Thompson, who are all returning from the first Creed film.
Florian Munteanu / Instagram / @bn_munteanu
Florian Munteanu / Instagram / @bn_munteanu
Florian Munteanu / Instagram / @bn_munteanu
Florian Munteanu / Instagram / @bn_munteanu
Florian Munteanu / Instagram / @bn_munteanu
In the beginning of Rocky IV, the elder Drago kills Adonis’ father, Apollo Creed, in the ring at an exhibition match. It’s likely that Creed 2 will factor heavily around that conflict. Although no plot details have been released, all signs point to a faceoff between Drago’s son and Adonis facing off in the boxing ring at some point. The story almost writes itself: The ascendent Creed facing off against the son of his father’s killer, and Drago’s son seeking revenge for his father’s humiliating defeat at the hands of his opponent’s coach.
Steven Caple Jr. is directing the film, which has a script from Stallone and Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker.
The crew will need to have a quick turnaround on the film, since it’s set for a late November release. The first Creed film, which was directed by Black Panther helmer Ryan Coogler, was a critical and box office success, making more than $170 million worldwide.
Here’s everything you need to know about Munteanu and his massive muscles.
1. Munteanu’s nickname is “Big Nasty”
It fits.
from @officialslystallone Congratulations to Florian “ Big Nasty” Munteanu for getting the part as IVAN DRAGOS son! 27 years old , 6 feet four, 245 pounds of talent.#mgm #creed #creed2 . Now it’s very official!!! I’m so happy and thankful to announce that I will play IVAN DRAGO’S son in CREED II 😊💪😁🙏. A huge honor to play in such a big movie directed by @stevencaplejr next to @officialslystallone, @michaelbjordan & @dolphlundgren 😳🙏. Can’t even describe my feelings in words right now…🤗🤗. But I’ll promise you this…I’ll work my ass of to make this movie unforgettable 💯💯. Huge thank you to @eduardirimia & the @superkombat Academy for making a dream come true 😊🙏. And of course to my parents and brothers at home, without them this would have not been possible 🤗❤❤. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND WORK HARD. #creed #creed2 #bignasty #drago A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Jan 15, 2018 at 10:05pm PST
from @officialslystallone Congratulations to Florian “ Big Nasty” Munteanu for getting the part as IVAN DRAGOS son! 27 years old , 6 feet four, 245 pounds of talent.#mgm #creed #creed2 . Now it’s very official!!! I’m so happy and thankful to announce that I will play IVAN DRAGO’S son in CREED II 😊💪😁🙏. A huge honor to play in such a big movie directed by @stevencaplejr next to @officialslystallone, @michaelbjordan & @dolphlundgren 😳🙏. Can’t even describe my feelings in words right now…🤗🤗. But I’ll promise you this…I’ll work my ass of to make this movie unforgettable 💯💯. Huge thank you to @eduardirimia & the @superkombat Academy for making a dream come true 😊🙏. And of course to my parents and brothers at home, without them this would have not been possible 🤗❤❤. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND WORK HARD. #creed #creed2 #bignasty #drago
A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Jan 15, 2018 at 10:05pm PST
2. This will be Munteanu’s major acting debut
UFC fighter Sage Northcutt had said he’d auditioned for the role, but the producers clearly opted for an actor with more of a physical presence. Northcutt is certainly a shredded specimen, but at 6′ and 170lbs, he’s not quite as imposing a force as the 6’4″, 245-lb Munteanu.
#notbad 😏 A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 29, 2017 at 10:25am PST
#notbad 😏
A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 29, 2017 at 10:25am PST
3. Munteanu’s been hinting about a “big project” since Christmas. Guess it was Creed 2:
🌟 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🌟 . I end the year with my fav pic of 2017, shot this summer in Los Angeles 😁. . It was a tough year for myself…some ups⬆️, some downs⬇️, some highlights💎, some self-doubting moments 🤔…a true roller coaster ride 🎢. . But I believed in myself and never stoped working 💪💪. A wise man told me this year (no sh*t): “In the end everything will be fine. And if it’s not fine, it is not the end yet.” 💯💯💯 . I will spend most of the time of 2018 in LOS ANGELES again, working on a great project there. BIG NEWS are coming soon 😊😊👌🏼👌🏼✔. . I wish u all a great new year 2018 and specially health for you and your families. Spread love & peace 😘❤🇷🇴😘. A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 31, 2017 at 12:37pm PST
🌟 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🌟 . I end the year with my fav pic of 2017, shot this summer in Los Angeles 😁. . It was a tough year for myself…some ups⬆️, some downs⬇️, some highlights💎, some self-doubting moments 🤔…a true roller coaster ride 🎢. . But I believed in myself and never stoped working 💪💪. A wise man told me this year (no sh*t): “In the end everything will be fine. And if it’s not fine, it is not the end yet.” 💯💯💯 . I will spend most of the time of 2018 in LOS ANGELES again, working on a great project there. BIG NEWS are coming soon 😊😊👌🏼👌🏼✔. . I wish u all a great new year 2018 and specially health for you and your families. Spread love & peace 😘❤🇷🇴😘.
A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 31, 2017 at 12:37pm PST
4. Munteanu boxes in the heavyweight division—and the guy can really throw a punch:
From yesterday’s training with coach @dk_striking 👊💪. Gettin’ better every day 😊🇷🇴✊💯 A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Nov 3, 2017 at 5:37am PDT
From yesterday’s training with coach @dk_striking 👊💪. Gettin’ better every day 😊🇷🇴✊💯
A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Nov 3, 2017 at 5:37am PDT
5. Munteanu is German-born, although his family has Romanian origins:
La multi ani România 🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴. La multi ani romanilor de pretutindeni 💙💛❤. Va pup pa toti din suflet 😘😘. Dac mandru, hai România ✊💙💛❤🇷🇴 . 1st December, National Day of my home country Romania 🤗. A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 1, 2017 at 10:06am PST
La multi ani România 🇷🇴🇷🇴🇷🇴. La multi ani romanilor de pretutindeni 💙💛❤. Va pup pa toti din suflet 😘😘. Dac mandru, hai România ✊💙💛❤🇷🇴 . 1st December, National Day of my home country Romania 🤗.
A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 1, 2017 at 10:06am PST
6. Did we mention Munteanu is huge?
BEASTMODE 💀💪 A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 7, 2017 at 12:55pm PST
BEASTMODE 💀💪
A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Dec 7, 2017 at 12:55pm PST
Creed 2 will be released on November 21.
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