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7. Ryan Coogler's Source Of Inspiration While Working On The Script
In hindsight, getting Ryan Coogler to revitalize the Rocky saga was one of the franchise's smartest moves. The director is immensely talented and every frame of the spin-off reflected his directorial sensibilities. However, one of the movie's story beats is easily one of its most personal for the director.
In an interview with the Wrap, Coogler spoke about how the 1976 sports drama and its sequels were near and dear to his father and that the latter's journey battling illness inspired much of Rocky's own cancer diagnosis. In fact, the series of films is so revered by the Cooglers that Ryan intended on making a Creed movie even before working on his debut, Fruitvale Station.
This personal touch paid off immensely as Rocky's arc was one of the franchise's most emotional stories, and the collaboration between Stallone and Coogler only made it even more impactful.