Jordan, the actor behind killmonger and avid anime fan, finally shed some light on the. Recently, the creed and black panther actor did an interview where he answered fan questions on. People know him for his roles as shooting victim oscar grant in the drama fruitvale station, adonis creed in creed and erik killmonger in black panther. Jordan has partnered up with writer nathan edmonson in the development of an action spy comic called north. Netflixs raising dion tells a superhero origin story from a. Perhaps the most interesting bit of news that accompanied the report of henry cavills exit as superman, is the notion that warner bros. Dec 25, 2019 about a month ago, rumors started to run around the internet that maybe michael b jordan could be the next superman.
Jordan suits up as valzod to replace henry cavill as superman in this stunning new concept michael b. Jordan, who has already played in a few comic book universes already but is a fan. Jordan is no stranger to comic bookshe met edmonson in an l. Jordan isnt surprised that some comic book fans expressed displeasure over the fact that he will play the human torch in josh tranks upcoming reboot of the fantastic four. Jordan is a dedicated fan, and hes got a thing for the hidden leaf village. Jordan and chadwick boseman previously shared the role of reggie montgomery in all my children, where the role was recast from boseman to jordan. Jordan is opening up about the loss of marvel comics icon stan lee ets nischelle turner spoke with the actor at a special screening of his upcoming boxing drama, creed ii, at a local. I guess i got brought in later in the game because that was the natural process we and ryan still talked everyday, and i still, still kind of in an unofficial capacity, had always been part of it. Deadline reports that the streaming service has successfully bid for the rights to an adaptation of the vault comics scifi thriller failsafe. Jordan, 28, is cocreating a comic book called north, about a soldier turned into a superspy. Sports superstars comicsmichael jordan michael jordan mitsi herrera, todd loren on. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and. Bull on parade, authorillustrator wilfred santiago crafts an expressionistic portrait of jordan that is, in its comicbook treatment, as penetrating as any biography.
Jordan is one of the actors to portray characters for both marvel. Jordan pitched an idea for his own take on superman to warner bros. While the state of his relationship with the comic book inspired series is. The actor, who appeared as johnny storm in the fantastic four earlier this year, has teamed up with writer nathan edmonson to create and write an action spy comic titled north. Jordan stars in without remorse, based on the book by tom clancy, as john clark, a former navy seal and director of the elite counterterrorism. Jordan really wanted to play this black panther role. Edmonson is know for his work in black widow and the punisher, while jordan has starred in the fantastic four, creed, and fruitvale station.
Michael bakari jordan is an american actor and producer. Jordan happens to be rumored for all sorts of roles, including a new version of superman as well as a young morpheus in the matrix 4 mtv caught up with jordan and his just mercy costar jamie foxx, who happened to play electro in amazing spiderman 2. Prior to the disney merger, 20th century fox had big success with rrated comic book films. Jordan also portrayed johnny stormhuman torch in the 20th century fox production fantastic four. Jordan says his take on superman would be authentic. Jordans next comic book project is headed to netflix. Black panther cast answer the webs most searched questions. His name was the latest in a string of whatif castings that started when. No hesitation, really, to do another comic book film. Michael b jordan joins vampire comedy blood brothers.
Jordan biography affair, in relation, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is michael b. Jordan will star in a new comic book franchise the 28yearold is taking his career into his own hands by penning the action, spy comic north which will eventually hit the big screen. Lupita nyongo, who was confirmed to be in black panther at comiccon, shares some of the first details of the film. Jordan executive produces and appears in netflixs latest comic book adaptation, raising dion, which gives a traditional superhero origin story a unique twist. Jordan through a grueling weighttraining regimen for black panther. Netflixs raising dion tells a superhero origin story from. The actor, who appeared as johnny storm in the fantastic four earlier. Screenwriter joe robert cole is following up his adaptation of the black panther comic with the lesserknown failsafe. Jordans superman meeting, dc films future indiewire. Jordan as the human torch, i wish i could say the same thing about the rest of the film.
Jordan has another superhero project in the worksone that is now heading to netflix. Abrams, whose company bad robot recently signed a massive firstlook deal with the studio, and there was a meeting with michael b. While people have been speculating on whether or not the characters look similar on purpose, michael b. Erik killmonger is a fictional supervillain appearing in american comic books published by. About a month ago, rumors started to run around the internet that maybe michael b jordan could be the next superman. Jordan is in talks to star in the movie version of dark horses undead buddy. Jordan s next comic book project is headed to netflix. Jordan portrayed the character in the marvel cinematic universe film black panther 2018. Lupita nyongo, who was confirmed to be in black panther at comic con, shares some of the first details of the film. While promoting his new movie, jordan talked about what it would mean to have a black superman, but played coy about whether or not it will be him jordan spoke to black film about the upcoming movie, just mercy, which he both stars in and produced. In 2018, jordan s name was floated for superman, potentially succeeding henry cavill. Espn offered viewers wall to wall coverage of the tribute to the fallen star and they brought in some help from black panthers michael b.
Jordan, long rumored to play superman, promises any version of the character hed play would remain authentic to comic book. Jordan is no stranger to taking on roles in comic book movies. Hot off his stellar turn in black panther, michael b. Michael b jordan responds to those superman rumors. Jordan spoke to black film about the upcoming movie, just mercy, which he both stars in and produced.
Jordan happens to be rumored for all sorts of roles, including a new version of superman as well as a young morpheus in the matrix 4 mtv caught up with jordan and his just mercy costar jamie foxx. The vault comics title was bought by netflix and has michael b. Black panther screenwriter says the coronavirus is. Jordan s second time appearing in a comic book movie, and heres how the actor felt jumping onto the mcu entry following his time on fantastic four.
While promoting his new movie, jordan talked about what it would mean to have a black superman, but played coy about whether or not it will be him. Jordan confirms black panther role meagan damore jun 8, 2016. While the state of his relationship with the comic bookinspired series is. In 2018, jordans name was floated for superman, potentially succeeding henry cavill. Feb 14, 2018 black panther stars chadwick boseman, lupita nyongo and michael b. In fact, he had his sights set on a different character from wakanda for a very long time. Michael b jordan to exec produce, guest star in raising. Black panther stars chadwick boseman, lupita nyongo and michael b. Jordan, whos played characters with such wonderful comicbook names as johnny storm, eric killmonger, and adonis johnson that last one isnt.
Michael b jordan to exec produce, guest star in raising dion superhero series for netflix series is adapted from comic book and viral short about an africanamerican single mother raising a. Comic books like to open doors carefully before bringing back the. Others were quick to point out that the comic books themselves had versions of. It turns out that a graphic approach is a particularly effective way to convey the unique epicness of no. He is known for his film roles as shooting victim oscar grant in the drama fruitvale station 20, boxer adonis donnie creed in the rocky sequel film creed 2015 and main antagonist erik killmonger in black panther 2018, all three of which were cowritten and directed by ryan coogler. Fantastic four started catching my eye in the casting stage. Failsafe is the latest title to be acquired by netflix that comes from a comic book. Dec 26, 2019 it was recently reported that michael b. Jordan black panther had pitched a new take on superman to warner bros. Im a comic book guytheres another version of superman in another dimension that is black already in the comic. Jordan is going back to the comic book world the actor, who appeared as johnny storm in the fantastic four earlier this year, has teamed up with writer nathan edmonson to. I grew up a comic book guy, i read comic books as a kid growing up, and the fantastic fourhuman torch is one of my favorite characters so im going to give it my. Jordan answers if the world is ready for black superman. Our mission is to deliver content that helps you embrace the film, tv, comics, and gaming that we all love in a unique way and having a few.
I think growing up playing sports and having a name like michael jordan and i was extremely competitive i used to get teased a lot. Was brie larson pursued by chris evans and michael b. Seemingly not giving a damn about the source material, it was refreshing to see those kind of balls especially from marvel. Teen who died of covid19 was denied treatment because he. Jordan take the wired autocomplete interview and answer the internets most searched questions about black panther and themselves. Jordans second time appearing in a comic book movie, and heres how the actor felt jumping onto the mcu entry. Jordan would want to stay away from comic book movies for a while. Jordan is opening up about the loss of marvel comics icon stan lee ets nischelle turner spoke with the actor at a special screening of his upcoming boxing drama, creed ii. Jordan promises his superman would be authentic to. Jordans black panther villain february 17, 2018 12. Sep 12, 2018 the comic book cast is an online geek culture community. Jun 04, 2015 the makers of new comic book epic fantastic four have defended their decision to cast a black actor, michael b jordan, as a member of the iconic superhero ensemble a minority of fans took to.
I guess i got brought in later in the game because that was the natural process. Oct 05, 2017 michael b jordan to exec produce, guest star in raising dion superhero series for netflix series is adapted from comic book and viral short about an africanamerican single mother raising a. The comic book cast is an online geek culture community. After the epic bellyflop that was fantastic four, youd think michael b. Jordan plays dad to netflixs newest superhero first look at comic book adaptation. Teen who died of covid19 was denied treatment because he didnt have health insurance. Determined to keep on throwing charismatic smiles at this comic book movie thing until it finally just gives in and works, fantastic four survivor michael b. Jordan is in talks to play this iconic superhero, and twitter isnt with it. Apr 30, 2018 failsafe is the latest title to be acquired by netflix that comes from a comic book. Jordan promises that if he were to play superman, his version would remain authentic to comic book history.
The series is set to publish in 2016 from dark horse comics. Jordan is not unfamiliar with comic book films as he has already played the role of erik killmonger in black. Tchalla, heir to the hidden but advanced kingdom of wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future and must confront a. One name that continues to come up when the prospect is mentioned is none other than black panther star michael b. Jordan has to say about the persistent rumors that hes slated to be the next superman. Fantastic four filmmakers respond to criticism of decision. Jordans second time appearing in a comic book movie, and heres how the actor felt jumping onto the. Sports superstars comicsmichael jordan michael jordan. Jordan doesnt like to open up about his romantic life, but hell happily spill on why he loves his mom so much and his plans to build a worldwide empire. Jordan, who has already played in a few comic book universes already but is a fanfavorite choice to play the last son of krypton. Michael b jordan to exec produce, guest star in raising dion. The makers of new comic book epic fantastic four have defended their decision to cast a black actor, michael b jordan, as a member of the iconic superhero ensemble a minority of fans took to. Known for his roles in creed and black panther, jordan has long been rumored as a potential man of steel.
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