Michael B. Jordan recently gave an interview where he explained how Chadwick Boseman had influenced his dual role in Ryan Coogler‘s latest venture, Sinners. Boseman and Jordan had previously worked together in 2018’s Black Panther, also directed by Coogler. The hostile yet emotional dynamic the two actors shared as T’Challa and Killmonger in that film captivated many fans. Boseman tragically passed away in 2020, and his death deeply affected Jordan.
Here is what Michael B. Jordan said about Chadwick Boseman influencing his Sinners role.
What did Michael B. Jordan say about Chadwick Boseman?
Michael B. Jordan recently sat down for a Q&A with Deadline, where he discussed his and Coogler’s work on Sinners. During this discussion, Jordan talked about Boseman’s influence on his dual role of Smoke and Stack. He also mentioned how he felt “emotional” when Coogler brought up the late actor’s name.
“Chadwick Boseman means a lot to us, and once Ryan challenged me by asking, what would Chad be doing right now? And shit, man, it broke us up, man,” Jordan said. “It broke us up, meaning emotionally.”
The Creed III director then noted that Coogler did not say anything else after that. Jordan remarked that Coogler was able to “push” his “buttons” when referencing Boseman. He then expressed how he “felt Chadwick around” him during his talk with Coogler.
Coogler had previously shared similar sentiments in an interview with The Breakfast Club. In it, the Fruitvale Station director recounted Boseman’s work ethic and commitment as inspiring them to “lock in” while shooting Sinners.
Jordan and Boseman share an interesting professional connection. Long before the two worked together in Black Panther, they played the same character, Reggie Montgomery, in the soap opera All My Children. Boseman originated the role in 2003. However, he was ultimately fired and replaced by Jordan, who then portrayed the character between 2003 and 2006.
Boseman had revealed in a 2019 The Wrap interview, where Jordan was also present, that he had been fired for complaining about Montgomery’s racial stereotypes. However, Boseman noted that the creatives took some of his concerns seriously and incorporated them into Jordan’s portrayal of the character, which the latter acknowledged.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
