Michael B. Jordan says he would be down to come back for Black Panther 2 if requested.
Jordan, 33, sat down for an interview with People and discussed his partnership with International WELL Building Institute and its WELL Health-Safety Rating. While chatting, he also opened up about Joe Biden’s administration and whether or not he’d be open to reprising his role as Erik “Kilmonger” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s hit blockbuster film “Black Panther.”
When it comes to Black Panther 2, the actor says he would, without a doubt, return to set if asked. “That’s something that is very, very near and dear to my heart for a lot of obvious reasons,” he said. “[I] had a really tough year losing somebody close to me. And what that means for that franchise is it was devastating,” Jordan said, mentioning the sudden loss of iconic actor Chadwick Boseman.
“But being in that world in a character that I loved playing, and working with [writer/director Ryan Coogler] and all that good stuff, it’s family. We created a family over there,” he continues. “So to be able to be in that world again is something that, I think, will always be on the table in some capacity.” Black Panther producer Kevin Feige said it was “pure rumor and speculation” regarding Jordan’s possible returning, as “[Ryan] is just only in recent weeks sitting down at his keyboard and beginning to outline the movie.”
In the meantime, Jordan is gearing up to make his directorial debut for the upcoming “Creed III.” He’ll also be acting in “Without Remorse” and “Journal for Jordan.” He says he’s “extremely excited” about the chance to do an “intimate love story” mainly because he will be working with “the GOAT,” Denzel Washington. “Being able to be directed by [Denzel] is a blessing and such a learning experience for me,” Jordan says. “And also working opposite Chanté Adams, who’s a very talented actress coming out of Detroit, and being able to tell a love story, playing [a] real-life person.”
“That’s another thing: When you play real people … there’s a certain level of care and respect that you bring to it that it’s unlike anything [else] that you could really do,” he continues. Jordan also shared his perspective on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ entry into the White House. He said he is “looking for a positive outlook” and “anything beyond the last four years.”
“I think there’s a lot of work that needs to be done. I think there’s a lot of listening that needs to be done. And I think right now we have one of the best opportunities to really make some change and get things back on track,” Jordan continues. “We took a little detour, but it’s time for us to get back on track.”
