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Amazon Prime Video Unveils “Delphi,” the First Live-Action Series Set in the Creed Universe
5/21/2026, 12:42:23 AM
Premise and Production Overview
Amazon Prime Video announced “Delphi,” a live-action series that expands the Creed franchise. The show follows a group of gifted young boxers enrolled at the Delphi Boxing Academy as they pursue elite competition and personal redemption. Production is underway in Los Angeles, with the series slated for release on Amazon’s streaming platform.
Creed Franchise Context
“Delphi” marks the inaugural television extension of the Creed film series, itself a continuation of the Rocky saga. The academy first appeared in the three Creed movies, where it was run by Tony “Duke” Evers and later by his son Little Duke. By moving the narrative to a serialized format, Amazon aims to deepen the world built by the films while leveraging Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, which also produces the limited series “The Greatest” about Muhammad Ali and an adaptation of “Fourth Wing.”
Creative Leadership
Showrunner Marco Ramirez leads the series. Executive producers include Michael B. Jordan and Elizabeth Raposo (Outlier Society), Irwin Winkler, David Winkler, Charles Winkler, and Sebastian Winkler (Winkler Films), as well as William Chartoff, Philipp A. Barnett, Jennifer Johnson, and José Padilha, who also directs the pilot episode.
Main Cast and Character Profiles
- Benji Santiago as Santi Torres – a raw talent from East Los Angeles living in his older brother’s shadow.
- Juan Castano (spelled “Castrano” in some reports) as Nico Torres – Santi’s gifted older brother confronting personal setbacks.
- Demián Bichir as Hector Torres – the Mexican-born patriarch who owns a boxing gym in East LA.
- André Holland as Teddy “T-Bone” Parker – lead instructor who treats boxing like chess.
- Andre Royo as Elmer Tatum – an eccentric “boxing encyclopedia” who predicts outcomes from fighters’ breakfasts.
- Sofia Black-D’Elia as Bobbi Weiss – an accountant with deep boxing knowledge who aspires to train.
- Victoria Vourkoutiotis as Kai Katsaros – an introverted boxer battling anxiety and stage fright.
- Wood Harris (recurring) as Little Duke – son of Tony “Duke” Evers, continuing the family’s training legacy.
Recurring roles include Niles Fitch (Dante), Dasan Frazier (Remy), Graham Patrick Martin (Jackson), Brittany Adebumola (Mina), Rene Moran (Iggy), Okieriete Onaodowan (Freddie), Breanna Yde (Ana), and a placeholder character listed as “b” or “You” playing Didi.
Official Statements
Amazon’s announcement described “Delphi” as “the first live-action series extension of the Creed film franchise,” emphasizing the series’ focus on “gifted young boxers in an elite academy fighting to achieve their dreams.” The press release highlighted the collaboration between Outlier Society and Winkler Films, noting that José Padilha will direct the pilot.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Source material shows inconsistent spelling of Juan Castano’s surname (“Castano” vs. “Castrano”). Two articles also list a recurring character simply as “b” or “You” portraying Didi, suggesting a placeholder that has not been finalized. No release date or episode count has been disclosed.
Future Outlook
“Delphi” joins Amazon’s expanding slate of sports-drama content and represents a strategic effort to translate a successful film franchise into serialized storytelling. The series will likely set the tone for further Creed-related television projects, pending audience reception and Amazon’s programming decisions.
