Michael B. Jordan Breaks Down His Career from 'The Wire' to 'Black Panther' | Vanity Fair

Michael B. Jordan reflects on his storied career, including his roles in 'The Sopranos,' 'The Wire,' 'Friday Night Lights,' 'Fruitvale Station,' 'Creed,' 'Jay-Z: Family Feud featuring Beyoncé,' 'Black Panther,' and 'Just Mercy.'
'JUST MERCY' opens in limited theaters on December 25, 2019 and expands nationwide January 10, 2020.
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[@richardgwan6458]

conveniently forgot about that fantastic 4 movie lmao

[@nathanaeladdison3631]

Richard Gwan 😂😂😂

[@cecilio1300]

And chronicle lol

[@Trblues22]

I love how collectively everyone wants to forget that movie happened.

[@SareshaTV]

Lol I think we all have tbh

[@ghost245353]

Wasn't he also one of kids in Hardball? He was also in Farhrenheit 451.

[@superstringcheese]

Can't believe they didn't mention Chronicle. Such a gem of a film, and the first one I saw with him. He was great in it; I knew he'd make it big someday.

[@barmachiato]

same!!

[@ebbie0074]

Me too. Then I saw hardball first tho but I didn’t realize he was in that until got older. I was like “Jamal”😂

[@dominiquepowell3158]

Agree!

[@greengoblin4life]

superstringcheese same, it was the first film I’ve seen him in

[@THEARCHITECT801]

YES.

[@armaansandha]

Even though he was a kid, his acting was so good in the wire.

[@Las-yv5id]

some kids CAN act. most of them aren't American, though. he was phenomenal in The Wire, as were all the other child actors

[@TokurErdem]

the wire is the perfect series

[@mullaoslo]

I'm not gonna lie and say that I called him to get big like I did Chloe moretz when I saw her on my name is earl.. Michael did stand out in a cast full of heavy hitters and that says allot..

[@Yomamahusband]

Chronicle was so underrated wish he lived in it!

[@stacyd4447]

omar carlton I was so mad when he died! All he was tranna do is save him!

[@Yomamahusband]

@@stacyd4447 mannn! He was way more advanced then them, he was learning fast!

[@shaebubblegum3212]

I LOOOVE that movie. .that's where my love for him started I was hopeful he wasn't really gone

[@JJ_Flyyy]

ok

[@tiger2q]

200 Boom👊🏾

[@turkeygrasslesnatch4742]

His portrayal of Erik Killmonger was one of the best parts of the Black Panther film.

[@tonyclarke24]

Agreed

[@KNByam]

She should not have killed him off.

[@TokurErdem]

best part* easily. and he was the real black panther

[@KNByam]

@@TokurErdem What do you mean he was the real Black Panther?

[@TokurErdem]

@@KNByam he deserved the throne

[@chewitt1227]

Aww, his mom cried on set when they filmed his death on The Wire. I would cry too even if my child was acting out a death scene,.

[@chucklebutt4470]

I've watched the wire back to back 3 times I think and never put it together that it was him in it!

[@Gabriel-br4qe]

not to mention it's a very well acted death scene, it feels so real

[@Gleeshhh]

@@Gabriel-br4qe most of the death scenes in that show felt real

[@baverfjant]

@@Gabriel-br4qe It's cause you know there are a whole lot of actual Wallace's out there in the ghetto's. David Simon doesn't create fiction out of thin air. It's always realistic and relatable.

[@siuuuu5234]

I cried when I saw that scene too. It was heartbreaking. Kid had heart

[@hes228]

trying to pay attention to his beautiful sentiments about each of his pieces of art while not getting distracted by how he is about to bust out of his suit

[@tylercouture216]

He is seriously no where near busting out his suit you need to bust a nut cause you sound like you ain't got nun in a min

[@preciousogie9852]

Mr. TAMW Jesus this was a lot 💀💀💀

[@charliebrown9489]

Yeah but what about me? I want your attention too. I want beautiful women to drool over me..... WHAT ABOUT MEEEEEE

[@remingtonpeterson7788]

@@tylercouture216 no need to be so hostile. The suit does look tight af in his shoulders and biceps. Might be how he is sitting though.

[@therightway9381]

@mr tamw u got on his mmm roast beef 🥩 🤣🤣

[@jaredhz6470]

Fruitvale station hands down is one of his best movies

[@isaacsiegel-hanly8892]

the best

[@Dj-ju6wp]

Yes

[@jaylongivens1982]

Fruitvale Station hurt my freaking heart dawg.

[@milesmorales5000]

NOPE!!!THE FOOTBALL PLAYER FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS 🐻 is his greatest then the other SPORTS!!.

[@BL77357]

It's the only movie he was good in

[@ashleighwatson8303]

Man, Ryan Coogler is Gold.

[@emmedior8126]

PURE GOLD

[@jauhwilliams8618]

He was in NBC’s Parenthood (as Alex) he was so freaking good in that role.

[@kevinhaynes1691]

he was also in All My Children as well

[@msprettyyoungthing20]

Facts, the scene with him saying goodbye to Hattie's mom had me in tears

[@BIGwillTHEGAME]

Michael B Jordan is someone I look up to since I watched Creed.

[@milesmorales5000]

CREED MOVIE TOOK HIS CAREER TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL INDEED.

[@AJRAOfficial]

Yuuupp fruitveil station for me he made you believe he was oscar grant! ! Amazing actor

[@dirgramsey6132]

AJ RA 💩🤮

[@BIGwillTHEGAME]

MJ=Michael Jackson MJ=Michael Jordan(Basketball player) MJ=Michael Jordan(Actor) MJs=Legends

[@a.s.spartan8664]

TheHanjoe300 you forgot Magic Johnson lol

[@emmanuellalawani8484]

You also forgot MJ (Mary Jane Watson, Spider-Mans girlfriend. If you know marvel comics)

[@002brooklyn]

Mike Jyson

[@milesmorales5000]

THE ACTOR IS THE GREATEST AT #1 While the Basketball 🏀 Player is at #2 and others etc

[@thegreenman2729]

Ameen if you’re going to call someone a pedophile at least spell it right and get some research done

[@CptnTrav]

so he just gone skip over HARDBALL

[@Styles9292]

This is exactly what I was thinking lol

[@jasi7313]

OMG I never realized he was in hardball lmaooo

[@landendrake1696]

He probably forgot since it was so long ago lol.

[@llcooltayy]

I was thinking the samething

[@dominiquebonds1120]

Exactly

[@YoungL_rd]

Chronicle was the first film i seen him in, that movie was underrated

[@_Your__Majesty_]

i’m simple. i see Michael B, i click.

[@bushaybillwill]

You sure are simple ...you seen that comment typed a million times an you still used it ..ehhhhhhhb

[@jaysolit1433]

We all do

[@leonbrooks2107]

The death of Wallace still hits me today. I remember me and a friend telling each other we will see the actor again when he was killed off... now he is a superstar!

[@Hipolito-Unanue]

Does it hurt to put a spoiler alert? I just started Season 1.

[@slofever512]

Michael B Is a solid dude. Shines in every movie he does and is very underrated actor. Continue to shine brother salute 💯👑 🎤🙌🏾🙏🏼

[@hdvjjcsd]

Watched fruitvale station when it came out haven’t watched it since but I was touched and Michael B Jordan has been my favorite actor since and I’ve watched every project he’s been on since

[@florida294]

Mine also, im happy when I see him.

[@bplup6419]

"I gotta prove-" "Prove what?!" "I'm not a mistake." Oof

[@yasinstevens4620]

Ikrrrr😪

[@DeeL3]

No Chronicles or Hardball?! Those movies were underrated gems.

[@Swaggles1228]

Fruitvale Station is one of those movies that you watch once and can’t watch again

[@shantetyree8574]

My mom still won't watch it YET

[@dadutxhmaster]

Word 💯

[@sujaggirl]

Rory Potato yep saw it in the theater and that’s it

[@davelawson03]

Facts💯

[@KAM-rl6tz]

I still cannot bring myself to watch it for the first time.

[@kgc661]

How about the Chronicle ??? That was an amazing movie

[@prod.kidinthaback8468]

KGC i was boutta say the same thing

[@VAA808]

I was hoping he’d talk about hardball

[@bestever2682]

Wallace getting killed broke my heart... Still does

[@ACM9407]

Michael B. Jordan is a male pinnacle for young men of this generation. He's a man who is centered, has a good head on his shoulders, is self-actualized and pursues his potential, has found his purpose and works hard to share it with the world, has obtained status but remains humble, keeps himself in great physical shape, gets women but doesn't center his world around them, and honors his parents. It's why women love him, and men respect him. So men.... Be like Michael.

[@danpharmd3285]

Where's Chronicle?? Such a freaking good movie. He was great in it as well

[@christopherwilliamson8732]

Kin, Creed II, Fahrenheit 451...

[@jeannahtey531]

Christopher Williamson he was in Fahrenheit 451?

[@whyisthisdifferentnow]

@@jeannahtey531 yeah. he was the main character. maybe it's because I love that book so much, but the movie was NOT it for me.

[@keithdelahoussaye7329]

I was gonna say like where was kin?

[@KingJohn301]

@@whyisthisdifferentnow yes the movie was pretty bad lol

[@seanngyuen2866]

You know you’ve made it Michael when you’re on Vanity Fair’s Career Timeline series 😂👌🏼

[@PHlophe]

more like vogue. vanity ain't had prestige since the late aughts.

[@ThompterSHunson]

Dude has been in two of the top 3 shows of all times! Sopranos and The Wire. Massive respect.

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

His role in Apollo is also my favourite

[@daisher-vu]

I’m mad that they skipped over and didn’t even mention chronicle

[@AndreaTyrell]

He is so fine...

[@otogun3324]

@Koolkid Not everyone thinks like you, he is very attractive broke or rich.

[@michellebarrett2119]

He does not date women like you or me. It's his preference tho. All blackmen state that when they don't. I wonder why, but they count on our dollars to make a living. I bet the women that he prefers won't and don't support.

[@lovelyni8540]

Michelle Barrett that was a rumor. He debunked it in an interview.

[@gigigap2636]

Lovely Ni name the last time last name you seen him with an black women

[@lovelyni8540]

Yup Cup this year. He dated several women this year. Cindy Bruna and Kiki Layne are both black and he dated both of them this year.

[@clintzeke]

Seems like a down to earth young man. Has made a few iconic roles already in a short career

[@makenliemccann4227]

At this point I would watch him in anything at anytime 😍😍😂

[@LK-zc9ho]

KC DREAMER for real

[@jamesn20]

Such a humble and nice person with a good heart. I respect what he is doing and I can't wait to see what is next for him.

[@yankeeladee02]

Michael is quite the talent in his own right, but he has such a Denzel vibe. They both exude such humbleness and charisma. Michael’s star just keeps on rising. I very much admire how he’s honed his craft and maintaining such humility throughout his journey. Looking forward to his next project.✨🌟✨

[@BIGwillTHEGAME]

4:53 this is the first Michael B Jordan movie I watched.

[@Kajed8963]

I discovered him through Chronicle, too bad it didn't make the cut in this vid.

[@gangatalishis]

Forgot about that movie, really underrated.

[@JR-iz1yy]

His death in that movie is so sad😪 he was only trying to help

[@Pewling]

His role on The Wire was heartbreaking man. Poor little kid.

[@dolphin325]

Where’s “All My Children”? He was on there for 59 eps.

[@4RunnnerKing]

dolphin325 only real ones know about my guy Reggie Montgomery lol

[@captcrais101]

Michael is still a very young actor. I am sure he will get more roles in the future that will be iconic as the ones he has done already.

[@tommymaus]

What about that awkward moment with zac efron:(

[@plutostarr8605]

Man that was a good movie 🎥

[@dadutxhmaster]

One Of My Favorite’s

[@ipelengmanthaaa49]

It was an awkward movie..

[@jasbb2]

This dude can really say he was on arguably two of the best shows ever made

[@kierraburnett19]

I could listen to him talk all-day 😩😭🥺❤️

[@florida294]

He Is An Exceptional Actor In My Opinion. One Of The Best To Me.

[@BrianJMusic828]

This was so inspiring... Michael B Jordan is an amazing actor!!

[@msmonti011]

Michigan State fan!!!! Go Green! The Wire Fruitvale Station Creed Black Panther Fahrenheit 451 Best roles

[@basketfreak023]

First saw this dude in Fruitvale station, been a fan ever since.

[@dakritic]

His last scene in “The Wire” was heartbreaking 😢

[@dannyt2966]

He was amazing in Chronicle

[@LadyA728]

So we just gonna skip over All My Children. Soaps never get respect.

[@taylor099c8]

Because they suck lol

[@Leydd126]

taylor099 C quit cappin all my children was the best

[@tamikawoods2236]

Exactly

[@JenJHayden]

I 'love' that he replaced chadwick boseman in that part. the background behind that is still disturbing.

[@tamikawoods2236]

@@JenJHayden What is the background behind it? I don't remember

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Fruitvale Station is still one of the greatest movies ever made.

[@sarahsimon2231]

What a fine man

[@HolyNo2]

"Where's Wallace String?!?!"

[@AeonJube]

Im sad he didn't mention Chronicle, I really love that film

[@kelli5966]

yes i love friday night lights! watched it twice 😭❤

[@MoneyG91]

So we're just gonna skip over "Reggie Montgomery" on "All My Children??"

[@philuntaysterling6713]

Right that's what I was looking for

[@4RunnnerKing]

Only real ones know about Reggie lol

[@JenJHayden]

it sucks to know he replaced chadwick in that role. it also exposed that shady shyt going on.

[@ibrahimabarry4937]

Jen J what are you talking about ?

[@RajaReign78]

iNews Michael replaced Chadwick as Reggie on All My Children

[@wsollnti]

chronicle was literally the first movie i seen him star in

[@growingwithlizzieliz8102]

Wow so awesome!! Love how you have grown so much!!

[@Opinions.of.Rih.]

He started on WB’s Saturday morning I wish I could remember what the show was called.

[@Dwaynebaileymusic]

How the heck you skip Chronicle, that was like his come back after a long break.

[@titusyang777]

He was so good in Friday Night Lights

[@alyssapop77]

Chronicle is one of the best movies out there!

[@Trblues22]

He has a small yet mighty career.

[@shadyxi3217]

Honestly, dudes like yeah first thing I did was the sapranos. Lol. One of the coolest things he's able to say.

[@alixbullock8041]

Michael B Jordan is a fantastic actor he loves his acting that's part of his career acting

[@glambydivya]

Not to exaggerate but I love him 🥺

[@asiaedwards6877]

I love him so much 😍❤️

[@chelseaoctivia7135]

Chronicle was such a good movie... but the first time I ever saw him act was on the T.V show called The Assistants... loved that

[@ekayaniperforms]

Thank you

[@EvanBart]

Wait isn’t he on “Raising Dion”

[@ericstreeter3540]

Yeah he was the dad. Dope show

[@jeannahtey531]

Didn’t watch it. Was it good?

[@EvanBart]

Jeannah Tey Yes it was amazing. You should consider watching it.

[@princesschanel469]

@@EvanBart I loved it that's how I found out about him

[@princesschanel469]

@@EvanBart have you watched When They See Us? I swear to you it's worth watching based on a true story

[@kingzillion1825]

They forgot hardball but MBJ my favorite actor and ima get my body to look like his

[@Brodieiamnot]

I was introduced to him in the movie Hardball

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

Love me some Michael Jordan!!💜🤘🏾💫 I loved him in the Creed films!

[@poodymeiner3125]

Haven’t watched anything else of his besides The Wire. Wallace was played beyond perfectly

[@astinmartin413]

I first remember MBJ, when he was on All My Children, as the character Reggie. He played Erica Kane's stepson.

[@tinabrown9324]

Yep!!!! All My Children. He was young young then…and held his own too.

[@sapnieldaboss3699]

Brian Stevenson actually came to my school and talked about this book two years before this movie

[@shacurawade6280]

So Proud of you❤

[@ziqshan7996]

how could one achieve an amazing personality 🤩

[@jamestomlin7011]

His career is as long as I’ve been alive

[@wiredkhan]

He really didn't mention Chronicle. That movie really deserves more attention.

[@markusp.8376]

who would've though the kid with braids (The Wire) was gonna grow up to be a star. Mad respect

[@janderson2213]

That suit..👌🏽😍😍❤❤❤

[@skatkat5029]

I first found out about him in Chronicle kinda mad it wasn't mentioned

[@shanekajohnson1320]

Awww his mom’s reaction to Wallace’s death would totally be me. Thanks for sharing that. 😭

[@Antonio-ne9xk]

He's also in "Raising Dion"

[@maijorsofia]

he is so beautiful.

[@stayreal2928]

He reminds me of my brother especially on how he talk

[@toughshit330]

Started with two of the very best shows in history was destined to be great

[@frankjosephjaeger2675]

Michael B, Jordan are the best actor of all time Human Torch = Poor Acting Killmonger = Best Acting Creed = Great Acting

[@tristrisX]

Fantastic 4 had a horrible script, very cringe

[@glizzysantana2182]

How they forgot about Chronicle that was a great movie

[@nyoliver]

I absolutely loved him in Parenthood. Just a great character in a great show!

[@MZPRYNCEZZ21]

I can just look at him and hear him talk all day! 😍😍😍

[@Mr.GoodVibesCaLi]

The wire is the most Underrated show of all time

[@kerrajohnson3203]

*"WHERE TF IS WALLACE?!"*

[@shaanadeere27]

How can he forget one of my favorite movie Hardball he was Jamal. "My momma said I can play I just wanna play". "Nice way of using ur head Jamal". I love this man

[@jonblack7606]

I liked Chronicle. Alot of ppl don't seem to remember that movie. Picture a live action Akira...and it's kinda like that.

[@juanabalderas9370]

Eres hermoso soy tu fan MICHAEL B JORDAN

[@cheicken123jj9]

So no ones gonna talk about how handsome this guy is💀😭

[@crystalmckinney3151]

I did😁🙌

[@isaacbarrock8709]

I think everyone knows that

[@shore1001]

Nice one mate

[@simsima3669]

Seeing this makes me understand vests

[@AgentMcQueen]

*Great dude.*