Tony Bellew stars in new film 'Creed' alongside Michael B Jordan, with Sylvester Stallone returning as Rocky Balboa

• A new trailer has been released for upcoming boxing film, 'Creed'
• The film explores a new chapter in the 'Rocky' story with British cruiserweight Tony Bellew starring
• Sylvester Stallone returns as Rocky Balboa, with Michael B Jordan playing Apollo Creed's son, Adonis Johnson

By John Downes For Mailonline

Published: 05:37 EST, 15 September 2015 | Updated: 05:48 EST, 15 September 2015

Merseyside cruiserweight boxer Tony Bellew is to make his Hollywood debut in new film 'Creed', which explores a new chapter in the 'Rocky' story.

And the 32-year-old, whose record stands at 25 victories from 28 fights, will flex his acting muscles alongside no less than Sylvester Stallone, who is to reprise his role as Rocky Balboa, and 'Fantastic Four' star Michael B Jordan.

On Tuesday, Bellew shared the second official trailer from the film which is to hit American cinemas on November 25.

Merseysider Tony Bellew throws a punch at Michael B Jordan during new Warner Bros film, 'Creed'

Bellew has shared the second official trailer from the film which is to hit American cinemas on November 25

Hollywood star Jordan plays Rocky Balboa's former fictional opponent, Apollo Creed's son, Adonis Johnson

The three-time former ABA heavyweight champion once again plugged the flick to his 167 thousand-strong Twitter following, with the Everton supporter playing Michael B Jordan's English opponent, 'Pretty' Ricky Conlan.

Jordan, who also featured alongside Zac Efron and Miles Teller in 2014 movie, 'That Awkward Moment', plays Rocky Balboa's former fictional opponent Apollo Creed's son, Adonis Johnson.

The plot develops as Johnson never knew his famous father who had been world heavyweight champion (originally played by Carl Weathers) but there's no denying that fighting is in his blood so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed's legendary match with tough upstart, Balboa.

After having to convince Rocky to be his trainer, the pair become close, given that Rocky sees in Adonis the determination and ability he had known in Apollo - the fierce rival who became his closest friend.

Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone, who is now 69 years old, is to reprise his role as Rocky Balboa

Cruiserweight boxer Bellew, whose record stands at 25 victories from 28 fights, will flex his acting muscles

Jordan (left) has also featured alongside Zac Efron and Miles Teller in 2014 movie, 'That Awkward Moment'

With Rocky in his corner, Adonis gets his own shot at the title, as the film tracks his emotional journey in developing the passion of a true fighter.

'Creed,' which also stars 'Selma' actress Tessa Thompson as Bianca, had it's first scene filmed at half-time during Everton's January 19 football match against West Bromwich Albion, at Goodison Park.

Like Bellew, Stallone claims to be an Everton fan having attended the club's draw with Reading in January 2007.

'Creed' had it's first scene filmed at half-time during Everton's January 19 football match against West Brom 

Boxer and lifelong Evertonian Bellew is delighted to have landed a major part in the new Rocky movie

Stallone claims to be an Everton fan after attending the club's draw with Reading in January 2007

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