‘Creed III’ inspired by Kobe Bryant and ‘girl dads,’ says Michael B. Jordan

Jordan returns as title character Adonis Creed and also makes his directorial debut in “Creed III,” opening Friday.

Michael B. Jordan says that Kobe Bryant was an essential source of inspiration for “Creed III.” Jordan said that the late basketball superstar and other celebrity fathers helped mold the father-daughter relationship in the film.

Jordan, who is making his directorial debut with “Creed III,” explained Bryant’s connection during an interview with !

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