Michael B. Jordan has come a long way since his Hardball days, and his career keeps getting better. Starting as a child actor, he’s now a respected director and actor. As he prepares for the release of his supernatural horror movie Sinners in 2025, he shared the names of directors he hopes to work with—hoping to catch their attention.
Details about Sinners are still under wraps, but Jordan recently spoke with GQ about the film and his future plans. He mentioned some big-name directors he admires, including Christopher Nolan. But surprisingly, Nolan wasn’t the one he seemed most excited about. Here’s what he had to say:
Shit, man, I would love to work with [Christopher] Nolan. The Safdie brothers are great. [Jeremy Saulnier], I would fuck with him.
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Michael B. Jordan’s top three picks are impressive, but not surprising. He’s already a big name in Hollywood and has worked with top directors, including his frequent collaborator, Ryan Coogler. His excitement about these filmmakers makes it seem like his dream of working with them could actually happen.
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After playfully mentioning his top three picks, Michael B. Jordan talked about his journey in Hollywood. He explained that he’s not just chasing money and has no problem turning down roles. However, he admitted that navigating the industry can be tricky since producers often think differently than he does. He shared:
It’s a lot easier for me to say no [to projects]. Look, if I was only moving for profit, my résumé would look a lot different. It’d have six more projects on there. [Producers] will see you in something and be like, Oh yeah, you would be great for this, because of this. It’s like, You want me to do that, again? That’s sometimes boring for us, you know?
His approach of choosing roles based on passion instead of money seems like a smart move. In the long run, it’s probably more rewarding and helps him stay relevant in an industry that changes so fast. After hearing his perspective, it’s easy to see why he’s earned respect from his peers and made a name for himself as a director. Plus, this mindset could also boost his chances of working with the directors he admires.
He has a packed schedule for the next few years. After Creed 3, he’s set to direct a remake of The Thomas Crown Affair, a classic heist comedy romance—a big project that seems like a great fit for him. But before that, his horror film Sinners will premiere in April, followed by I Am Legend 2, expected in late 2025 or early 2026. With so many major projects lined up, the directors he admires might just take notice and reach out to him.
When Michael B. Jordan says he wants to work with someone, especially a director, it feels like only a matter of time before it actually happens. And if he’s hyping them up in a fun and public way, that just makes it even more likely.