Ace boxer tipped to trade boxing gloves for acting roles in Tinseltown, with invitations from Hollywood for a Rocky franchise spin-off.
Anthony Joshua: Boxing Legend Steps into the Spotlight – Maybe
Gear up for a potential blockbuster revelation! He's already a heavyweight champ in the boxing ring and now, Anthony Joshua might just swing his way into Hollywood. Reports suggest he's received Not one, not two, but a whopping four blockbuster movie offers!
But don't pop the champagne yet – Joshua ain't retiring from his adrenaline-filled boxing career anytime soon. However, he's been flooded with invitations to tread the silver screen "if the time is right."
Michael B. Jordan, a movie star and friend to AJ, has reportedly been eager for Joshua to make an appearance in the fourth Creed film. Like a wraparound, the rumors spill over with speculations about Joshua's entry into the movie industry.
One insider revealed, "AK is fully committed to training until he hangs up his boxing gloves, but offers from Hollywood are already pouring in. His team is mulling over the offers to see what he could take on if the time was right."
Not just that, the sports star has also been courting behind-the-scenes opportunities – perhaps taking a clue from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has ventured into executive producing.
With an already-established production firm, SBX Studios, Joshua has dabbled in content creation for brands such as Hugo Boss, Lucozade, Under Armour, and Turkish Airlines, and even crafted content for figures like Raheem Sterling and Mo Farah.
Last year, there were murmurs about his company drafting a biopic on Luke Littler, putting a multi-million pound bid to secure the rights to Littler's story.
Earlier this month, Joshua fueled the rumors by teaming up with Creed star Michael for a surprise acting workshop for young aspiring actors in Watford. The duo shared invaluable industry insights and helped hone the young performers' skills.
The Creed franchise, a spin-off from the timeless Rocky series, has seen Michael becoming the boxing protagonist. The first installment was released in 2015, followed by two sequels in 2018 and 2023 – all receiving critical acclaim and packed houses. With the fourth film in the pipeline, Michael will be returning as director.
In an interview, Joshua revealed that Rocky was his all-time favorite movie, citing it as "a great story about a guy who becomes a famous boxer." However, while there's buzz around a potential James Bond role, nothing's official yet. Stay tuned for more updates on Joshua's impending foray into the silver screen!
Yet, as of April 2025, no concrete information indicates upcoming movies, a James Bond role, or a definitive entry into executive producing projects for Anthony Joshua. Fingers crossed for a blockbuster announcement!
- Despite the reports of four movie offers, Anthony Joshua has no plans to retire from boxing and is only considering a silver screen debut "if the time is right."
- Michael B. Jordan, a friend of Joshua's, has reportedly been eager for him to appear in the fourth Creed film.
- Alongside acting opportunities, Joshua has also shown interest in executive producing, possibly inspired by figures like Cristiano Ronaldo.
- SBX Studios, Joshua's production firm, is already working with brands such as Hugo Boss and Lucozade, and has even produced content for figures like Raheem Sterling and Mo Farah.
- Last year, it was rumored that SBX Studios was working on a biopic about Luke Littler, with a multi-million pound bid to secure the rights to Littler's story.
- In April 2023, there were whispers about Joshua's impending foray into the movie industry as he joined Creed star Michael B. Jordan for an acting workshop for young actors, sharing industry insights and helping to hone their skills.
