Michael B. Jordan raising his boxing gloves in the poster for Creed 2 (2018) next to the poster for Back in Action (2025)
Back in Action's many references may seem like unassuming jokes, but the quips referencing Michael B. Jordan and Creed have a semblance of meaning. By the time of Back in Action's climactic ending, the film tells a lot of jokes as an action comedy. A large portion of these jokes come at the expense of Back in Action's cast members, with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz's slightly older parent characters facing the brunt of humorous insults from their children.
Back In Action's Creed Jokes Connect To Jamie Foxx & The Movie's Plot Creed & Its Lead Actor Receive A Few Pointed References Firstly, it is worth exploring exactly how Creed and Michael B. Jordan were referenced in Back in Action. Early in the film, Diaz's character Emily is searching for a way to reconnect with her daughter and suggests a movie night where they can watch Creed and Creed II. Foxx's character, Matt, makes a joke about Michael B.
Back In Action 2 Should Payoff The Creed Jokes In The Best Way The Opportunity Is Too Perfect To Miss Close To capitalize on the Creed jokes, Back in Action 2 could find a role for Jordan. It is clear from Back in Action's ending that potential continuations have been planned, and Jordan playing a role could make for a perfect way to pay off the jokes from the first movie.
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