Michael B. Jordan is in great shape with his first Golden Globe nomination, and he has even more exciting news for fans looking forward to his next big projects.
While celebrating the milestone, the actor offered a new update on the much-awaited sequel, I am legend 2, confirming that the film is still very much alive, but not arriving as soon as some might hope.
Speaking at a recent Sinners juke, Jordan said the project remains ongoing but has been taken a step further.
He is currently focusing on the post-production of his second film after the massive box office success of Creed IIIwhich grossed over $276 million worldwide.
His next film behind the camera is The Thomas Crown Affaira new take on the stylish art heist classic.
Meanwhile, in April, Will Smith revealed new details about Jordan’s role in I am legend 2adding clarity for fans still curious about how the story continues.
Smith confirmed that the sequel follows the alternate ending of the 2007 original, the version in which his character, Dr. Robert Neville, survives.
He explained that they had previously considered a prequel before completely changing their plans after a key creative idea from screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.
“What we were going to do was the prequel, so we were going to do the prequel. …And [Akiva Goldsman] “It was like, but wait, what if we made a new version from the alternate ending, where your character is still alive and you know, Michael B. Jordan’s character is currently the head of a new colony… He’s not my son… So there’s a colony in Connecticut,” he shared, according to ScreenRant.
Fans can also expect Jordan to bring major energy to The Thomas Crown Affair.
He promised that this new version would capture the same charm, sensuality and suspense that made Steve McQueen’s 1968 film and Pierce Brosnan and René Russo’s 1999 remake so popular.
But this new approach promises even more benefits. He says there will be “higher stakes and twists.”
With a Golden Globes premiere, a major sequel in motion, and a stylish heist adventure on the way, Michael B. Jordan clearly isn’t slowing down and audiences have a lot to look forward to.
