At the time, he had only directed one feature — the indie skateboard drama The Land — but he went to USC’s School of Cinematic Arts with Ryan Coogler, who recommended him as director.
Caple first learned that he was in the running for Creed II around Thanksgiving of last year.
In an interview with Vulture, Steven Caple Jr. described how he began his journey directing Creed II, and how he was reluctant to take the job at first.
If Caple accepted the gig, he would have to enter production almost immediately and deliver the movie in under a year.