Michael Corleone said it best: “Never let anyone know what you are thinking.”
14.02.2023 - 01:25 / variety.com
Zack Sharf Michael B. Jordan earned universal acclaim for his Marvel debut as the villainous Killmonger in “Black Panther,” but it’s a role that came with great sadness. In a new interview with Rolling Stone ahead of “Creed III” opening in theaters, Jordan revealed that he avoided his entire family and didn’t interact with any children during the entirety of the “Black Panther” production. “Killmonger allowed me to access the pain. And the unapologetic frustration that I had,” Jordan said about the role, which forced the actor to confront centuries of Black oppression. “But then, obviously, there’s a sadness that comes along with that. I dove into that for a lot longer than I ever had before. So coming out of that [role] it was hard to want love. Because during shooting I kept myself from family and children, and away from everything that Killmonger never had.”
During a 2019 interview as part of Oprah Winfrey’s “SuperSoul Conversations” tour, Jordan admitted that his role as Killmonger drove him to therapy after “Black Panther” opened in theaters. “It was a little tough for me at first,” Jordan said. “Readjusting to people caring about me, getting that love that I shut out. I shut out love, I didn’t want love. I wanted to be in this lonely place as long as I could.” “Your mind is so powerful,” he added. “Your mind will get your body past a threshold that it would have given up on way before. Honestly, therapy, just talking to somebody just helped me out a lot. As a man you get a lot of slack for it. I don’t really subscribe to that. Everyone needs to unpack and talk.” Jordan reprised the role of Killmonger last year for a surprise cameo in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” “I had to lie to my family over here. I had
Michael Corleone said it best: “Never let anyone know what you are thinking.”
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter After better-than-expected starts at the domestic and international box office, “Creed III” has already surpassed the $100 million mark globally. Directed by Michael B. Jordan in his feature filmmaking debut, the latest “Creed” movie has collected $58.7 million in North America and $41.8 million overseas to land the biggest opening worldwide in the trilogy. The $75 million-budgeted “Creed III” is the most expensive film in the trilogy (its predecessors cost $35 million and $50 million, respectively), but it already appears to be well-positioned in its theatrical run.
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Hardworking man. Michael B. Jordan’s net worth is extraordinary from all the starring roles he had in the past decade. The Creed actor (and now director) earned an impressive amount of money for his roles in two prominent film series: Black Panther and Creed.
Michael B. Jordan is taking a seat in the director’s chair for — exclusively out in theaters today March 3, 2023.Get TicketsAfter a few years away from the ring, Adonis «Donnie» Creed is enjoying the family and life he’s built for himself.
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Michael B. Jordan is returning to the ring in , exclusively in theaters on Friday, March 3.Not only is the 36-year-old actor reprising his role as Adonis Creed in the highly anticipated movie, but he is also making his directorial debut — and he’s doing it all in style. To commemorate the third installment of the spinoff franchise, Ralph Lauren teamed up with the major motion picture for Adonis Creed for Ralph Lauren, a Made to Measure program where fans can purchase custom Ralph Lauren looks from a film for the very first time. Shop Ralph Lauren for CreedIn the boxing drama, the fictional light heavyweight wears the fashion brand throughout various scenes and acts as the face of a Ralph Lauren Purple Label campaign, and now, you can get your hands on six of these same tailored styles. Think: An array of double-breasted suits in pinstripe gray and navy, sweatshirts in a luxurious terry cloth fabric, a classic black trench coat, and more.The Made to Measure collaboration will be available for custom order at select stores and online starting today, Thursday, March 2, and each piece includes a special Custom Tailored for Adonis Creed label.
Michael B. Jordan just went from man to legend. On Wednesday, the 36-year-old received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cemented in front of Funko Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd.
Angelique Jackson It’s just before noon in early February and Michael B. Jordan is settling into a director’s chair on the other end of a Zoom connection. He’s in Mexico City, preparing for one of the biggest nights of his life — the world premiere of his directorial debut, “Creed III” — an event that happens to coincide with Jordan’s 36th birthday. “I’ve got my first movie premiere for a movie I directed. What bigger celebration can happen?” Jordan asks, thinking ahead to the frenzied fans who will await him on the red carpet later that evening. “It’s kind of crazy. I’m very grateful. I’ve had birthday parties, I’ve done my fair share, but this is something special.”
Michael B. Jordan's directorial debut has been a long time in the making! The 36-year-old pulled double duty as director and star for the highly anticipated third installment of the spinoff franchise, , and according to critics, he did the thing.«It feels good, it feels like people are getting the work, you know? They understand what we're trying to say, what we are doing and it feels good to be understood a little bit,» the star tells ET's Nischelle Turner.
Tessa Thompson is all of us when we saw Michael B. Jordan in his new underwear ad for Calvin Klein.ET's Nischelle Turner spoke with Thompson at the premiere of her new film, , where she shared her reaction to the NSFW pics of her longtime friend and co-star.«Some thoughts you can't talk about, you know? Thompson quipped. „Some thoughts just exist.
Michael B. Jordan is taking a seat in the director’s chair for — out exclusively out in theaters March 3, 2023Get TicketsAfter a few years away from the ring, «Donnie» Creed is enjoying the family and life he’s built for himself.
Michael B. Jordan had an interesting run-in with a former classmate on the red carpet during a screening for his film, in Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 36-year-old stars as boxer Adonis in the film, which also marks his directorial debut.
Michael B. Jordan had an interesting run-in with a former classmate on the red carpet during a screening for his film, in Atlanta, GeorgiaThe 36-year-old stars as boxer Adonis in the film, which also marks his directorial debut.
Dr. Dre has nothing but praise for Michael B. Jordan's monumental efforts on.
Creed III is hitting theaters on Friday and the cast stepped out for the L.A. premiere ahead of the release!
Michael B. Jordan is apologizing to his mother after his now-viral underwear ad. The 36-year-old actor posed for Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer 2023 campaign wearing only the famous underwear. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to the actor-director at the premiere of his new film, , where he shared that he said «sorry» to his mom before the eye-catching photos hit the internet.«I was like, my mama gon' have to see this.
Michael B. Jordan? The 36-year-old actor poses for Calvin Klein’s Spring/Summer 2023 campaign wearing only the famous underwear. Shot by legendary photographers Mert & Marcus, the images mark the first time Jordan has worked with the brand, and the series of signature black-and-white photos highlight Jordan’s toned body.«The debut. @michaelbjordan Calvins or nothing,» reads the caption to the sexy images.A post shared by Calvin Klein (@calvinklein)This is a big week for Jordan, whose film comes out on Friday, March 3.
Michael B. Jordan has crossed paths with a high school contemporary who used to ‘tease him’ in an awkward red carpet moment.Lore’l of The Morning Hustle revealed in a recent podcast chat on Undressing Room that she and others used to make fun of the actor because of his name.“You know what’s so crazy? I went to school with Michael B. Jordan at a point in life,” she recalled.