Michael B. Jordan started out small and has carved his own niche in Hollywood. After giving a critically acclaimed performance in ‘Fruitvale Station‘, Jordan starred in the first two ‘Creed‘ films. He is now gearing up for the third installment, ‘Creed III‘, which is also his directorial venture.
At the film’s premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater, the 36-year-old actor talked about his “extremely personal” journey with the sports drama franchise. So let’s find out what the actor-director said about the film which hits the theatre this Friday. Keep on reading to know more.
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Michael B. Jordan Talks About ‘Creed III’
Michael B. Jordan is gearing up for ‘Creed III‘, which also serves as his first directorial venture. It is also the first film in the entire franchise to not feature Sylvester Stallone.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, on Monday, Jordan talked about the franchise at the film’s premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. “This is a character I’ve played three times over the last nine years of my life — very transformative years, the last nine years of my career and personal life,” he said.
The actor, who plays Adonis Creed, said that “as an actor, you look for opportunities to bring a piece of yourself to your role, and work out some of your shit in the process.” He said that he got to do that in this franchise.
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Jordan Met His High School Bully At The Premiere
Lore’l, who hosts the radio show ‘The Morning Hustle‘ revealed that she used to tease Jordan in school over his name being similar to basketball player Michael Jordan. “Let’s start there, and he was no Michael Jordan,” she said.
She also said that Jordan came to school with a headshot. At ‘Creed III‘ premiere, she met Jordan in person backstage and they talked about their school days. “Oh yeah, I was the corny kid, right?” Jordan asked her playfully.
“No, you did not hear me say that! I said we used to make fun of the name,” Lore’l answered.“I heard it,” Jordan said. “I heard it. It’s all good. What’s up?”
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