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Michael B. Jordan on His Golden Globe Nod: Why 'Sinners' Was His Hardest Role

Michael B. Jordan just scored his first Golden Globe nomination. He got the nod for playing twin brothers in the horror film *Sinners*. Jordan says it was the hardest acting job he's ever taken on. He also shared some cool details about the different personalities of the two characters.

Key Points: Michael B. Jordan on Golden Globe Nomination for Sinners Role

  • Michael B. Jordan earned his first Golden Globe nomination for playing twins in the film 'Sinners'.
  • He describes the dual role as the most challenging of his career to date.
  • The actor explains the distinct personalities of his characters, Smoke and Stack.
  • Despite the film's success, director Ryan Coogler intends it to be a standalone feature.
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Check what Michael B. Jordan has to say about his first Golden Globe Award nomination

Michael B. Jordan discusses his first Golden Globe nomination for playing twins in 'Sinners,' calling it his most challenging role and revealing if he'd do it again.

"This is the hardest thing I've done so far. The most challenging role for sure. - Michael B. Jordan"

Los Angeles, December 8

It's a happy day for Michael B. Jordan as he bagged a nomination for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture drama, courtesy of his role as twins Smoke and Stack in 'Sinners'.

When asked about the prospect of playing dual roles onscreen again after earning his first Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal of the Smokestack twins in Sinners, he told The Hollywood Reporter, "If it's not Smoke and Stack, some iteration of that, I'm not sure."

He added, "Never say never, who knows what the future holds, [but] this is the hardest thing I've done so far. The most challenging role for sure."

Jordan stars as Elijah "Smoke" Moore and Elias "Stack" Moore in Ryan Coogler's Jim Crow era-set horror, which sees the brothers handle unfinished business with neighbors, family members and their respective lovers when they return to their home of Clarksdale, Mississippi, after a brief stint up north in Chicago.

The brothers then meet drastically different fates when a group of vampires shows up on their doorstep on the opening night of their new juke joint.

"The fact that they're identical twins, it's like leaning into two totally different personalities but being in the same body," says Jordan of the experience of taking on the two characters. "It's kind of hard to pick a favorite because you need one to complete the other because they're not really complete by themselves. So Smoke, I'm partial to him in his journey throughout the movie of being a protector, wanting everybody to be safe, and being a provider in a real way. And then there's the mischievous kind of dreamer that has Stack written all over it. That slick-talking charmer who kind of gets his way in and out of trouble."

Sinners received a total of seven Golden Globe nominations, including best motion picture, best motion picture screenplay and best director. The nod for cinematic and box office achievement speaks to audiences' fervor around the IMAX film, which brought in nearly USD 400 million at the box office. The success has led to calls for a sequel, or even a prequel, revealing more of the lives of the Smokestack twins, but Jordan says Coogler is holding firm to his intention for Sinners to be a singular feature.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Interesting to see a Hollywood film set in the Jim Crow era with a horror twist. The box office numbers are massive! Shows audiences are ready for unique stories. Hope it gets a wider release here in India.
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Rohit P
Respect to Ryan Coogler for sticking to his vision and not immediately jumping on a sequel. A complete story is sometimes better than a stretched franchise. But honestly, I'd still watch a prequel about the twins!
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Sarah B
His breakdown of the characters is so insightful. You can tell he really lived those roles. "The mischievous dreamer" vs "the protector" – sounds like a fantastic dynamic. Deserves the nomination!
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the artistic achievement, part of me wishes our own Indian film industry got this kind of consistent international recognition for our actors in complex roles. We have the talent too.
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Kavya N
Vampires in a historical drama? That's a wild mix! 😲 But if anyone can pull it off, it's this team. The seven nominations prove it worked. Can't wait to stream it.

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