Michael B. Jordan is back in the ring for Creed II

Michael B. Jordan just can’t seem to get out of the news cycle at the moment.

Besides starring in some fantastic entertainment this year – the ground-breaking Black Panther and the dystopian TV show Fahrenheit 451, Jordan recently picked up the gong for Best Villain at the MTV Awards – and even found time to deliver a serious burn to disgraced sitcom star Roseanne Barr.

It seems the young talented actor isn’t done for this year. About an hour ago he tweeted out a trailer for his new film, Creed II. Have a look below:

Long time Rocky fans will note that Sly Stallone is back in the role as Adonis Creed’s trainer, but what might be of particular interest to them is the name on the back of Creed’s opponent’s ring robe at the end of the trailer. That would be Drago, the same name as the man who took his father’s life in the ring. Here’s the synopsis courtesy of Warner Bros.

Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.

The film is directed by Ryan Coogler, who has helmed numerous films starring Michael B. Jordan including the first Creed, Black Panther and Fruitvale Station. It seems the chemistry between this awesome director/actor pairing looks set to continue this year.

Creed II is out on November 24th. Mark your calendars.