People certainly have high hopes for Black Panther after Disney decided to give the Marvel Cinematic Universe flick a major push for several Academy Awards. However, actor Michael B. Jordan says that the film's biggest achievement isn't an Oscar nomination.
Jordan recently spoke to Essence about the possibility that the movie would be getting some award nods. The Fruitvale Station star admitted that it would be a wonderful thing if Black Panther gets an Oscar or two. However, Jordan truly believes that there's another reason why the Ryan Coogler flick has changed Hollywood.
"The movie has done such a great job, broke through so many glass ceilings, and made such an impact culturally and around the world. If the Academy chooses to recognize that project for all of those reasons that's amazing icing on the cake, but I think what the movie has done so far is truly incredible and a win all its own. I felt so accomplished doing this movie, but it's not up to me to validate the film. So the people who make those decisions, that's something they have to think about and figure out on their own."
Jordan's performance in Black Panther was certainly riveting to the point that viewers found themselves somehow rooting for his character although he was supposed to be the villain. Needless to say, we wouldn't be surprised if the Fruitvale Station star gets an Oscar for his portrayal of Erik Killmonger.
Jordan's latest project Creed 2 is currently screening in theaters worldwide.
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