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Michael B Jordan recalls working with real-life twins for his role in 'Sinners'

ANI April 18, 2025 246 views

Michael B Jordan worked closely with real-life twins to prepare for his dual roles in Ryan Coogler's new film Sinners. The Miller brothers shared intimate details about their unique bond, even revealing how they'd fight over who got to eat last. Coogler considers these performances among Jordan's best in their long creative partnership. The period vampire thriller follows twin brothers returning to their Mississippi hometown only to face supernatural threats.

"They gave us a lot of perspective on what it's like to be an identical twin and that bond" – Ryan Coogler"
Washington, April 17: Director Ryan Coogler shared that actor Michael B. Jordan got tips from real-life twins before delivering two of his "finest performances" yet in 'Sinners'.

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Jordan studied with filmmaker twins Noah and Logan Miller for authenticity

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Coogler calls Jordan's dual roles his finest performances

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Film explores 1930s twins battling vampires in Mississippi

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Marks fifth collaboration between Jordan and Coogler

Coogler and Jordan have continued a creative collaboration since making 2013's Fruitvale Station, teaming up again on 'Sinners', their fifth movie together, reported People.

In the vampire thriller, Jordan has dual roles as Smoke and Stack, twins in 1930s Mississippi.

Writer-director Ryan Coogler revealed that he enlisted his filmmaker friends Noah and Logan Miller as twin consultants to learn more about what makes their sibling bond unique.

"They gave us a lot of perspective on what it's like to be an identical twin and that bond that they have," he said, adding, "Since I've known these guys, they've shared one cell phone. So you'd call and you don't know which one was going to answer the phone but you knew the other one was always going to be right there."

Coogler recalled one of the "funniest" anecdotes he heard from the Miller brothers.

"They had a period of time when they didn't have a lot of money, and they would only be able to afford a little bit of food between them. They would get into physical fights over the last piece of food but not because they wanted to eat it for themselves -- they were trying to convince the other one to eat the last piece, to the point of getting into an altercation," reported People.

Coogler added, "The selfless love that they have for the other was a big motivator for these characters and what would become what I think is two of Mike's finest performances."

Smoke and Stack, Jordan's characters in Sinners, return to their hometown hoping to leave behind their troubled past by opening a juke joint. They soon find out, however, that a threat is encroaching on the area: invading vampires who are out for blood.

The cast also includes Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Li Jun Li and Delroy Lindo, reported People.

Sinners is in theaters now.

Reader Comments

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Tyler R.
Michael B. Jordan never disappoints! The dedication to research twins for this role shows why he's one of the best actors of our generation. Can't wait to see this movie! 🔥
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Sarah K.
That story about the twins fighting over who gets to eat the last piece of food is so heartwarming. Makes me want to call my sister right now!
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Jamal P.
Interesting concept but I'm not sure about the vampire angle. Feels like it might distract from what could be a powerful story about brotherhood. Still, MBJ's involvement gives me hope.
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Aisha L.
The Miller brothers sharing one phone is the most twin thing ever 😂 Love seeing how real-life experiences inform acting. Coogler and Jordan are such a dynamic duo!
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Marcus T.
1930s Mississippi setting + vampires + Michael B. Jordan playing twins? That's three reasons I'll be buying a ticket this weekend. The cast looks stacked too!
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Elena S.
I appreciate when actors go the extra mile for authenticity. The fact that MBJ worked with actual twins to understand their dynamic makes me respect his craft even more.

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