American actor Sylvester Stallone would not appear in the upcoming sports drama 'Creed III'. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 74-year-old actor's representative confirmed that he will not star in the forthcoming movie, but no additional details about the actor's decision were shared.

The 'Rocky' actor previously reprised his role of Rocky Balboa in the first two 'Creed' instalments, where he served as a mentor to Michael B. Jordan's Adonis 'Donnie' Johnson Creed - the son of his former rival, Apollo Creed.