:Michael B. Jordan

Michael Bakari Jordan was born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California,{{cite magazine|last=Bronner|first=Sasha|title=Michael B. Jordan, 'Fruitvale' Star, Reveals His Early Tap Dancing Roots (Photos)|date=January 23, 2013|magazine=HuffPost|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michael-b-jordan-fruitvale_n_2530343|archive-date=February 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217191014/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/michael-b-jordan-fruitvale_n_2530343|url-status=live|quote=I was born in Orange County – in Santa Ana. My dad is from California. I was raised on the East Coast. My first two years were in California...}} to Donna and Michael A. Jordan. He has an older sister and a younger brother.{{cite web|last=Herzog|first= Laura|url= https://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2015/11/michael_b_jordan_creed_newark.html|title=Creed star Michael B. Jordan gets key to hometown of Newark|publisher= NJ Advance Media|date= November 18, 2015|access-date= August 14, 2018| archive-date= December 13, 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191213161433/https://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/politi/2011/07/politi_friday_night_lights_is.html|url-status=live|quote=Raised in Newark, Jordan studied drama at the public magnet Newark Arts High School, where his mother is still a teacher, city officials said and he has been married happily for 10 years to Danisha. Jordan has a sister, Jamila, and a younger brother, Khalid, who attended Howard University in 2010, where he played football.}} His family lived in Santa Ana for two years before moving to Newark, New Jersey, where Jordan grew up. He attended Newark Arts High School, where his mother worked as a teacher, and where he also played basketball.{{cite news|last=Friedman|first=Jackie|title=Tap-dancing, Howard-bound lineman Khalid Jordan first from Arts High to earn full athletic scholarship|url=http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/football/index.ssf/2010/02/tap-dancing_howard-bound_lineman_aidarous_merghani_first_from_arts_high_to_earn_full_athletic_scholarshi.html|newspaper=The Star-Ledger|location=Newark, New Jersey|access-date=June 16, 2013|date=February 3, 2010|archive-date=October 20, 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131020075537/http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/football/index.ssf/2010/02/tap-dancing_howard-bound_lineman_khalid_jordan_first_from_arts_high_to_earn_full_athletic_scholarshi.html|url-status=dead}}

Jordan worked as a child model for several companies and brands, including Modell's Sporting Goods and Toys "R" Us, before deciding to embark on a career as an actor.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackfilm.com/20020913/features/michaelbjordan.shtml|title=On His Own : An Interview with Michael B. Jordan|last=Morales|first=Wilson|date=September 2002|publisher=blackfilm.com|access-date=August 4, 2011|archive-date=September 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926231507/http://www.blackfilm.com/20020913/features/michaelbjordan.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Kaufman|first1=Amy|last2=Horn|first2=John|title=Are they the Sundance Film Festival's next finds?|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-xpm-2013-jan-22-la-et-mn-0122-sundance-breakouts-20130122-story.html|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=June 16, 2013|date=January 22, 2013|archive-date=October 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022224620/http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jan/22/entertainment/la-et-mn-0122-sundance-breakouts-20130122|url-status=live}} He launched his career as a professional actor in 1999, when he appeared briefly in single episodes of the television series Cosby and The Sopranos.{{cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/politi/index.ssf/2011/07/politi_friday_night_lights_is.html|title=Politi: 'Friday Night Lights' is over, but Newark's Michael B. Jordan is just getting started|last=Politi|first=Steve|date=July 15, 2011|work=NJ.com|access-date=August 3, 2011|archive-date=August 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818112636/http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/politi/index.ssf/2011/07/politi_friday_night_lights_is.html|url-status=live}} His first principal film role followed in 2001 when he was featured in Hardball, which starred Keanu Reeves. In 2002, he gained more attention by playing the small but pivotal role of Wallace in the first season of HBO's The Wire.

In March 2003, he joined the cast of All My Children, replacing Chadwick Boseman, playing Reggie Montgomery, a troubled teenager, until June 2006 when Jordan was released from his contract.{{cite web|last=Kroll|first=Dan J.|title=Jordan out, Reggie to remain "missing"|url=http://soapcentral.com/amc/news/2006/0828-jordan.php|work=Soapcentral|access-date=June 17, 2013|date=August 25, 2006|archive-date=February 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202094439/http://soapcentral.com/amc/news/2006/0828-jordan.php|url-status=live}} Jordan's other credits include guest starring appearances on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,{{cite web|title=Photos/ CSI Guest Stars: Celebrity DNA – Michael B. Jordan|url=http://uk.eonline.com/photos/3735/csi-guest-stars-celebrity-dna/141922|work=E! Online|access-date=June 17, 2013|archive-date=January 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121030237/https://www.eonline.com/photos/3735/csi-guest-stars-celebrity-dna|url-status=live}} Without a Trace and Cold Case. Thereafter, he had a lead role in the independent film Blackout and starred in The Assistants on The-N. In 2008, Jordan appeared in the music video "Did You Wrong" by R&B artist Pleasure P.

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In 2009, Jordan began starring in the NBC drama Friday Night Lights as quarterback Vince Howard, and lived in an apartment in Austin where the show was filmed.{{cite news|url=https://www.avclub.com/michael-b-jordan-1798226611|title=Interview Michael B. Jordan|last=Koski|first=Genevieve|date=July 15, 2011|newspaper=The A.V. Club|access-date=August 4, 2011|archive-date=July 18, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718090942/http://www.avclub.com/articles/michael-b-jordan%2C59000/|url-status=live}} He played the character for two seasons until the show ended in 2011.{{cite magazine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|title='Friday Night Lights' drafts Michael Jordan!|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/08/17/exclusive-friday-night-lights-drafts-michael-jordan/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=June 17, 2013|date=August 17, 2009|archive-date=June 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611035221/http://www.ew.com/article/2009/08/17/exclusive-friday-night-lights-drafts-michael-jordan|url-status=live}} In 2009, he guest-starred on Burn Notice in the episode "Hot Spot", playing a high school football player who got into a fight and is being hunted by a local gangster. In 2010, he was considered one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon Magazine's Young Hollywood Issue.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI3CNldIpIE&feature=player_embedded#at=21 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/qI3CNldIpIE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Young Hollywood 2010 Preview |via=Youtube|date=April 20, 2010|access-date=August 5, 2011}}{{cbignore}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thecrjournal.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=336:nylon-magazine-young-hollywood-issue-&catid=2:magazine&Itemid=3|title=Nylon Magazine: Young Hollywood Issue|work=The CR Journal|date=May 18, 2010|access-date=August 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907032242/http://www.thecrjournal.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=336:nylon-magazine-young-hollywood-issue-&catid=2:magazine&Itemid=3|archive-date=September 7, 2018|url-status=dead}}

In 2010, he guest-starred in the Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode "Inhumane Society", as a boxer involved in a Michael Vick-inspired dog fighting scandal. That year, he landed a recurring role on the NBC show Parenthood playing Alex (Haddie Braverman's love interest).{{cite web|last=Keck|first=William|title=Friday Night Lights' Quarterback to Romance Parenthood Daughter|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Kecks-Exclusives-Friday-1021840.aspx|work=TV Guide|access-date=June 17, 2013|date=August 13, 2010|archive-date=January 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108023443/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Kecks-Exclusives-Friday-1021840.aspx|url-status=live}} This marked his second collaboration with showrunner Jason Katims, who was in charge of Friday Night Lights. BuddyTV ranked him #80 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011".{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/white-collar/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2011-29104.aspx|title=TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011|date=December 7, 2011|publisher=BuddyTV|access-date=March 9, 2012|archive-date=April 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422101322/http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/white-collar/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2011-29104.aspx|url-status=live}} Jordan voiced Jace in the Xbox 360 game Gears of War 3.{{cite web |url=http://n4g.com/news/749443/michael-b-jordan-replaces-drake-as-jace-in-gears-of-war-3 |title=Michael B Jordan replaces Drake as Jace in Gears of War 3 |publisher=N4G.com |date=April 22, 2011 |access-date=April 22, 2011 |archive-date=January 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108011712/http://n4g.com/news/749443/michael-b-jordan-replaces-drake-as-jace-in-gears-of-war-3 |url-status=live }} In 2012, Jordan appeared in the George Lucas-produced film Red Tails,{{cite web|last=Clark|first=Krystal|title=George Lucas Finally Casts Red Tails|url=http://screencrave.com/2009-04-06/george-lucas-finally-casts-red-tails/|work=ScreenCrave|access-date=June 17, 2013|date=April 6, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019083452/http://screencrave.com/2009-04-06/george-lucas-finally-casts-red-tails/|archive-date=October 19, 2013}} and played lead character Steve Montgomery in Chronicle, a film about three teenaged boys who develop superhuman abilities.{{cite web |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/chronicle-trailer-teens-b_n_1020534.html |title='Chronicle' Trailer: Teens Become Superheroes |work=The Huffington Post |date=October 19, 2011 |access-date=October 23, 2011 |archive-date=October 22, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022031010/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/19/chronicle-trailer-teens-b_n_1020534.html |url-status=live }} He also guest-starred in an episode of House{{'s}} final season, playing a blind patient.{{cite web|last=Ng|first=Philiana|title='Friday Night Lights' Actor Lands Guest Role on 'House'|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/house-michael-b-jordan-parenthood-277558|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=January 5, 2012|date=January 3, 2012|archive-date=January 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110163444/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/house-michael-b-jordan-parenthood-277558|url-status=live}}

In 2013, Jordan starred as shooting victim Oscar Grant in Fruitvale Station, directed by Ryan Coogler. His performance garnered critical acclaim, with Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter stating that Jordan reminded him of "a young Denzel Washington".{{cite web|last=McCarthy|first=Todd|title=Fruitvale: Sundance Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/fruitvale/review/414010|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=June 16, 2013|date=January 20, 2013|archive-date=November 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103221057/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movie/fruitvale/review/414010|url-status=live}} Following his role in Fruitvale Station, Jordan was named an "actor to watch" by People and Variety.{{cite web|last=Jordan|first=Julie|title=People's Ones to Watch: Andy Samberg, Sam Claflin & More Top This Year's List|url=https://people.com/celebrity/peoples-ones-to-watch-andy-samberg-sam-claflin-more-top-this-years-list/|work=People|access-date=October 5, 2019|date=October 10, 2013|archive-date=November 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108095319/https://people.com/celebrity/peoples-ones-to-watch-andy-samberg-sam-claflin-more-top-this-years-list/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Kaufman|first=Anthony|title=10 Actors to Watch: Michael B. Jordan Arrives With 'Fruitvale Station'|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/features/10-actors-to-watch-michael-b-jordan-arrives-with-fruitvale-station-1200709886/|work=Variety|access-date=October 10, 2013|date=October 9, 2013|archive-date=October 11, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011151549/http://variety.com/2013/film/features/10-actors-to-watch-michael-b-jordan-arrives-with-fruitvale-station-1200709886/|url-status=live}} Time magazine named him with Coogler one of 30 people under 30 who are changing the world, and he was also named one of 2013's breakout stars by Entertainment Weekly and GQ.{{cite magazine|last=Begley|first=Sarah|title=These Are the 30 People Under 30 Changing the World|url=https://ideas.time.com/2013/12/06/these-are-the-30-people-under-30-changing-the-world/slide/michael-b-jordan/|magazine=Time|access-date=December 25, 2013|date=December 5, 2013|archive-date=October 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027031155/http://ideas.time.com/2013/12/06/these-are-the-30-people-under-30-changing-the-world/slide/michael-b-jordan/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|title=Breakout Stars of 2013 – Michael B. Jordan|url=https://ew.com/gallery/breakout-stars-2013/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=December 28, 2013|date=December 25, 2013|archive-date=December 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228030609/http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20326356_20769046,00.html#30071132|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Michael B. Jordan: Breakout of the Year 2013|url=https://www.gq.com/moty/2013/michael-b-jordan-men-of-the-year-breakout|work=GQ|access-date=December 29, 2013|date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230234051/http://www.gq.com/moty/2013/michael-b-jordan-men-of-the-year-breakout|url-status=live}}

In 2015, he starred as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in Fantastic Four.{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/michael-b-jordan-signed-fantastic-four|title=Michael B. Jordan Signed On For 'Fantastic Four'|publisher=vibe|date=October 21, 2013|access-date=February 3, 2014|archive-date=July 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702142908/http://www.vibe.com/article/michael-b-jordan-signed-fantastic-four|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/miles-teller-kate-mara-fantastic-four-1201099921/|title='Fantastic Four' Cast Revealed|last=Kroll|first=Justin|magazine=Variety|date=February 19, 2014|access-date=February 20, 2014|archive-date=August 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803065433/https://variety.com/2014/film/news/miles-teller-kate-mara-fantastic-four-1201099921/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03/14/fox-looking-to-dump-fantastic-four-director-screenplay-and-recast-six-months-before-they-are-due-to-shoot/|title=Fox Looking To Dump Fantastic Four Director, Screenplay And Recast, Six Months Before They Are Due To Shoot|publisher=Bleeding Cool|date=March 14, 2014|access-date=March 14, 2014|archive-date=March 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140315103807/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/03/14/fox-looking-to-dump-fantastic-four-director-screenplay-and-recast-six-months-before-they-are-due-to-shoot/|url-status=live}} The film was universally panned by critics, holding a 9% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and was a bust at the box office.{{Citation|title=Fantastic Four|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fantastic_four_2015/|access-date=January 14, 2017|archive-date=September 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901022151/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fantastic_four_2015|url-status=live}} However, later in 2015, Jordan rebounded with critical acclaim when he starred as Adonis Creed, the son of boxer Apollo Creed in the seventh Rocky film, Creed, his second collaboration with Coogler, which co-starred Sylvester Stallone.{{cite web | title=Creed Movie – Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallones – Spoiler Alert | work=phillychitchat.com | url=http://www.phillychitchat.com/2015/02/breaking-news-re-creed-movie-michael-b.html | access-date=February 24, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924072352/http://www.phillychitchat.com/2015/02/breaking-news-re-creed-movie-michael-b.html | archive-date=September 24, 2015 | url-status=dead }} Jordan prepared for his role as a boxer in Creed by undertaking one year of rigorous physical training and a stringent low-fat diet.{{Cite news|last=Buckley|first=Cara|date=October 28, 2015|title=Michael B. Jordan Gives Millennials Their 'Rocky' With 'Creed'|newspaper=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/movies/michael-b-jordan-gives-millennials-their-rocky-with-creed.html|url-access=subscription|access-date=October 29, 2015|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=October 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029151100/http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/movies/michael-b-jordan-gives-millennials-their-rocky-with-creed.html|url-status=live}} He did not have a body double during filming and was "routinely bloodied, bruised, and dizzy" when fighting scenes were being filmed.

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In 2016, Jordan featured in the popular sports game NBA 2K17, portraying Justice Young, a teammate of the player in the game's MyCareer mode. In October 2017, it was announced that Jordan was cast in a supporting role as Mark Warren in the upcoming Netflix superhero series Raising Dion.{{Cite web|first=Cynthia|last=Littleton|title=Netflix Gives Series Order to Michael B. Jordan's Sci-Fi Family Drama 'Raising Dion'|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/raising-dion-netflix-michael-b-jordan-series-order-1202581345/|website=Variety|access-date=February 12, 2019|date=October 6, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006002918/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/raising-dion-netflix-michael-b-jordan-series-order-1202581345/|url-status=live}} In February 2018, Jordan starred as the villain Erik Killmonger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Black Panther; this marked Jordan's third collaboration with Coogler.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/black-panther-michael-b-jordan-893845 |title=Michael B. Jordan Joins Marvel's 'Black Panther' |last=Kit |first=Borys |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 13, 2016 |access-date=May 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514103333/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/black-panther-michael-b-jordan-893845 |archive-date=May 14, 2016 |url-status=live}} His performance in Black Panther received critical acclaim, with Dani Di Placido of Forbes stating that Jordan "steals the show", while Jason Guerrasio of Business Insider wrote that the actor "plays a Killmonger fueled with hate and emptiness – we won't give away why – but he also delivers it with a swagger that's just a joy to watch ... the movie takes off more in story and viewing enjoyment whenever Jordan is on screen."

Later in 2018, Jordan starred in Fahrenheit 451 with Michael Shannon and Sofia Boutella. The television film was distributed on HBO by HBO Films.{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2017/04/fahrenheit-451-movie-michael-b-jordan-michael-shannon-hbo-1202072639/|title=Michael B. Jordan & Michael Shannon To Topline 'Fahrenheit 451' Movie At HBO|last=Hipes|first=Patrick|date=April 19, 2017|work=Deadline|access-date=July 20, 2017|language=en-US|archive-date=January 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121120606/https://deadline.com/2017/04/fahrenheit-451-movie-michael-b-jordan-michael-shannon-hbo-1202072639/|url-status=live}} That same year, Jordan reprised his role as boxer Adonis Creed in Creed II, a sequel to Creed (2015) and the eighth installment in the Rocky film series. Creed II was released in the United States by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on November 21, 2018. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and it went on to debut to $35.3 million in its opening weekend (a five-day total of $55.8 million), marking the biggest debut ever for a live-action release over Thanksgiving.{{cite web|last=Campbell|first=Christopher|title=Creed II First Reviews: A Solid, if Predictable, Sequel|url=https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/creed-ii-first-reviews-a-solid-if-predictable-sequel/|work=Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=November 16, 2018|date=November 18, 2018|archive-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423072752/http://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/creed-ii-first-reviews-a-solid-if-predictable-sequel/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2018/11/25/michael-b-jordans-creed-2-kos-box-office-with-record-breaking-55m-debut/|title=Michael B. Jordan's 'Creed 2' KO's Box Office With Record-Breaking $55M Debut|website=Forbes|access-date=November 25, 2018|archive-date=November 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125182651/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2018/11/25/michael-b-jordans-creed-2-kos-box-office-with-record-breaking-55m-debut/|url-status=live}}

He also voices the character Julian Chase in Rooster Teeth's animated series Gen:Lock, which he also co-produces through his production company, Outlier Society Productions since January 2019.{{cite web|last=Spangler|first=Todd|title='Black Panther' Star Michael B. Jordan to Lend Voice to Rooster Teeth's 'gen:Lock' Anime-Style Series|date=May 21, 2018|work=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2018/digital/news/michael-b-jordan-rooster-teeth-genlock-anime-1202815875/|access-date=May 22, 2018|archive-date=May 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522181619/http://variety.com/2018/digital/news/michael-b-jordan-rooster-teeth-genlock-anime-1202815875/|url-status=live}} Jordan portrayed attorney Bryan Stevenson in a legal drama, Just Mercy, which he also co-produced. The film, based on a real-life story, was released in December 2019 to critical acclaim.{{cite magazine|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Broad Green Pictures Lands 'Just Mercy' With Michael B. Jordan|date=July 24, 2015|magazine=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/broad-green-pictures-michael-b-jordan-short-term-12-director-1201537808/|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=February 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206002025/http://variety.com/2015/film/news/broad-green-pictures-michael-b-jordan-short-term-12-director-1201537808/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-picks-up-michael-b-jordan-legal-drama-just-mercy-1063288|title=Warner Bros. Picks Up Michael B. Jordan Legal Drama 'Just Mercy'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=November 30, 2017|access-date=February 21, 2018|archive-date=July 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716190757/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-picks-up-michael-b-jordan-legal-drama-just-mercy-1063288|url-status=live}} Jordan stars in Without Remorse, based on the book by Tom Clancy, as John Kelly, a former Navy SEAL and director of the elite counterterrorism unit Rainbow Six. Originally planned for release on September 18, 2020, it was released on April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/remorse-movie-release-date-set-2020-1182499/|title=Michael B. Jordan's 'Without Remorse' Sets 2020 Release Date|first1=Aaron|last1=Couch|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=February 4, 2019|access-date=May 9, 2021|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513031230/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/remorse-movie-release-date-set-2020-1182499/|url-status=live}}

Jordan reprised his MCU role as Erik "Killmonger" Stevens in two episodes of the first season of What If...? (2021), and in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022),{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/what-if-episode-6-review/|title=What If…? Episode 6 Review: Killmonger to the Rescue|website=Den of Geek|last=Jasper|first=Gavin|date=September 15, 2021|accessdate=October 2, 2021|archive-date=September 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917001613/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/what-if-episode-6-review/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Delicana |first=Ysmael |date=2022-11-09 |title=Why Did Erik Killmonger Appear in the Ancestral Plane in Wakanda Forever? |url=https://fictionhorizon.com/why-did-erik-killmonger-appear-in-the-ancestral-plane-in-wakanda-forever/ |access-date=2022-11-11 |language=en-US |archive-date=November 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109194952/https://fictionhorizon.com/why-did-erik-killmonger-appear-in-the-ancestral-plane-in-wakanda-forever/ |url-status=live }} and made a cameo appearance in Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021). He also starred in A Journal for Jordan (2021), directed by Denzel Washington, as a soldier who "kept a journal full of poignant life lessons for their newborn son, Jordan, while deployed overseas."{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/michael-b-jordan-denzel-washington-journal-for-jordan-1203145145/|title=Michael B. Jordan to Star in Denzel Washington's 'Journal for Jordan'|first1=Justin|last1=Kroll|date=February 21, 2019|access-date=February 21, 2019|archive-date=February 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222010629/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/michael-b-jordan-denzel-washington-journal-for-jordan-1203145145/|url-status=live}} Jordan made his directorial debut with Creed III, a sequel to Creed II, in addition to producing and reprising his starring role as boxer Adonis Creed. It was released on March 3, 2023.{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=2021-03-10|title=Michael B. Jordan Ready To Fight For New Title As Director Of 'Creed III'; MGM Dates Film For Thanksgiving 2022|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/michael-b-jordan-director-creed-3-film-mgm-1234711695/|access-date=2021-03-12|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310221608/https://deadline.com/2021/03/michael-b-jordan-director-creed-3-film-mgm-1234711695/|url-status=live}}

He next reteamed with Coogler in the period horror film Sinners, playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack.{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=March 19, 2024 |title=Ryan Coogler's Next Movie Set for March 2025 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/michael-b-jordan-ryan-coogler-movie-1235856136/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320001954/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/michael-b-jordan-ryan-coogler-movie-1235856136/ |archive-date=March 20, 2024 |access-date=March 20, 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

Jordan has resided in Los Angeles since 2006.{{cite news|last=Mottram|first=James|title=Michael B Jordan: Star of Rocky sequel Creed on why he goes for roles written for white characters|date=January 3, 2016|newspaper=The Independent|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/michael-b-jordan-star-of-rocky-spin-off-creed-on-why-he-goes-for-roles-written-for-white-characters-a6793171.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220512/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/michael-b-jordan-star-of-rocky-spin-off-creed-on-why-he-goes-for-roles-written-for-white-characters-a6793171.html |archive-date=May 12, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=February 7, 2016}} He grew up in a religious household and considers himself to be spiritual.{{cite magazine|last=Sangweni|first=Yolanda|title=Michael B. Jordan Answers Essence's Questions on Faith and Spirituality|date=May 10, 2014|magazine=Essence|url=http://www.essence.com/2014/05/11/michael-b-jordan-answers-essences-questions-faith-and-spirituality|access-date=February 7, 2016|archive-date=February 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208083007/http://www.essence.com/2014/05/11/michael-b-jordan-answers-essences-questions-faith-and-spirituality|url-status=live}} {{As of|2018}}, he lived with his parents in a Sherman Oaks home that he purchased.{{Cite news|url=https://www.flare.com/celebrity/michael-b-jordan-living-with-parents/|title=The Heartwarming Reason Why Michael B. Jordan Lives with His Parents|date=February 23, 2018|work=Flare|access-date=October 17, 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=May 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210501194018/https://www.flare.com/celebrity/michael-b-jordan-living-with-parents/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/20/black-panther-star-michael-b-jordan-still-lives-with-his-parents.html|title=Why 31-year-old 'Black Panther' star Michael B. Jordan still lives with his parents|last=Berger|first=Sarah|date=February 20, 2018|work=CNBC|access-date=October 17, 2018|archive-date=October 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043514/https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/20/black-panther-star-michael-b-jordan-still-lives-with-his-parents.html|url-status=live}} Jordan is also a fan of anime, particularly Naruto: Shippuden and the Dragon Ball franchise.{{cite web|title=Michael B Jordan Goes Undercover on Twitter, YouTube and Reddit|date=November 12, 2018|magazine=GQ|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ2fKJ5iUjol/}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/michael-b-jordan-talks-genlock-his-love-anime-1217889/|title=Michael B. Jordan Talks 'gen:LOCK' and His Love of Anime: "I've Cried Little Man Tears"|first1=Joelle|last1=Monique|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 17, 2019|access-date=May 9, 2021|archive-date=May 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509164245/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/michael-b-jordan-talks-genlock-his-love-anime-1217889/|url-status=live}} Jordan grew up in Newark, New Jersey and is a lifelong fan of the New York Giants.{{Cite web|url=https://www.giants.com/video/michael-b-jordan-joins-the-eli-manning-show|title=Michael B. Jordan joins The Eli Manning Show|website=www.giants.com|access-date=April 18, 2023|archive-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308200959/https://www.giants.com/video/michael-b-jordan-joins-the-eli-manning-show|url-status=live}}

Jordan's influences for filmmaking are Ryan Coogler, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Stanley Kubrick, Alfonso Cuarón, George Lucas and Christopher Nolan.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxeLBwakyLUmY8cgbhb6N7Zi2aB1tyw_EJ | title=✂️ Michael B. Jordan Inspirations: Steven Spielberg, Ryan Coogler, George Lucas, Christopher Nolan | website=YouTube }}

In November 2020, Jordan began dating model Lori Harvey, daughter of television personality Steve Harvey.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-12 |title=Michael B. Jordan Throw GF Lori Harvey a Surprise Birthday Party |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/michael-b-jordan-lori-harveys-relationship-timeline/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122033915/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/michael-b-jordan-lori-harveys-relationship-timeline/ |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |access-date=2022-01-16 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}} In June 2022, it was announced that the couple had ended their relationship.{{Cite web |last=VanHoose |first=Benjamin |date=June 4, 2022 |title=Michael B. Jordan, Lori Harvey Break Up After Over 1 Year: 'Both Completely Heartbroken,' Says Source |url=https://people.com/movies/michael-b-jordan-and-lori-harvey-breakup-exclusive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220605100931/https://people.com/movies/michael-b-jordan-and-lori-harvey-breakup-exclusive/ |archive-date=June 5, 2022 |access-date=2022-06-05 |website=people.com |language=en}}

In December 2022, Jordan was announced as part-owner of English football club AFC Bournemouth. The club was taken over by the consortium group the Black Knights Football Club led by fellow American businessman Bill Foley.{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/afc-bournemouth/story/4831435/hollywood-star-michael-b-jordan-becomes-bournemouth-part-owner-as-us-businessman-takes-over | title=Michael B. Jordan joins B'mouth ownership group | date=December 13, 2022 | access-date=December 14, 2022 | archive-date=January 21, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121030259/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/afc-bournemouth/story/4831435/hollywood-star-michael-b-jordan-becomes-bournemouth-part-owner-as-us-businessman-takes-over | url-status=live }} Jordan led the minority ownership group with Kosmos founder Nullah Sarker.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/now/partnership-led-william-p-foley-120000005.html|title=Partnership Led by William P. Foley, II and Cannae Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of the Acquisition of A.F.C. Bournemouth|website=www.yahoo.com|access-date=April 18, 2023|archive-date=February 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230222002809/https://www.yahoo.com/now/partnership-led-william-p-foley-120000005.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://theathletic.com/4043973/2022/12/29/bill-foley-plans-bournemouth-multi-club-model-feeder-clubs-michael-b-jordan/|title=Bill Foley's plans for Bournemouth: A multi-club model, feeder clubs and Michael B. Jordan's role|first=Ahmed Shooble and Jacob|last=Tanswell|website=The Athletic|access-date=April 18, 2023|archive-date=March 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321052311/https://theathletic.com/4043973/2022/12/29/bill-foley-plans-bournemouth-multi-club-model-feeder-clubs-michael-b-jordan/|url-status=live}}

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