While Clubber Lang may be the most popular pick for a Creed IV return, the film should actually bring back this legacy Rocky character.
Although Creed III didn't feature any new legacy characters, Creed IV really needs to bring this one character back - and it's not Rocky Balboa. Not much is known about Creed IV yet, but the film is definitely happening, meaning that some new boxing opponents will have to be brought in for Adonis Creed to take down.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Although the Creed series is a spin-off of the Rocky franchise, the Michael B. Jordan-led films have begun to distance themselves from Sylvester Stallone's original movies. Creed II heavily relied on characters from Rocky IV, but Creed III cut off most of its Rocky connections, with it not even featuring Stallone's Rocky Balboa.
Bringing back Tommy Gunn in Creed IV would allow the franchise to redeem the failed villain, giving him another chance in the spotlight. Since he isn't that well-liked, Creed IV can mold Tommy Gunn into whatever character the film needs and not really upset fans, avoiding a big problem that typically occurs with legacy characters.
Creed 4 Can Use Tommy Gunn To Carry On Rocky's Legacy The best part of Tommy Gunn's return in Creed IV is that it would allow the film to carry on Rocky Balboa's legacy without Rocky. There are no signs that Sylvester Stallone will return in Creed IV, with Creed III mostly ignoring his absence. However, Tommy Gunn's connection to Rocky would make him perfect for the story and themes of Creed IV.
Rocky Balboa initially took Tommy Gunn under his wing, attempting to train him in Rocky V. However, Rocky fails, with Tommy becoming a villain and fighting Rocky at the end of the film. Rocky didn't attempt to train another fighter until Adonis in Creed, meaning that having the two cross paths could lead to an interesting story. Seeing a conflict or friendship between Rocky's two apprentices would be a unique story that could carry on Rocky's legacy and redeem Tommy Gunn in Creed IV.
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