I'm a huge fan of the series and was very happy in how Stallone wrapped it up with Rocky Balboa. I'm actually okay with them doing a spin-off that doesn't center around 'Rocky Balboa' and I like the idea of them tapping into Apollo Creed's family tree and keeping his character 'alive'. But the selling point for me in getting behind this is the fact that Michael B. Jordan looks to be attached to this. I've been a big fan of his since Friday Night Lights and later on Parenthood. Very much looking forward to this.

Is this written by Stallone? I quite like his writing style.

It's actually written and directed by Ryan Coogler. He and Michael B. Jordan previously worked together on  Fruitvale Station. This is going to be really interesting to see given how Stallone has either written, directed or both for each installment in the series. The movie isn't even out yet and it already feels like a genuine passing of the torch.