Veteran actorDenzel Washingtonhas been around in the business long enough to know a thing or two about what makes a movie star successful, and he is seemingly willing to share these pearls of wisdom with his fellow actors and industry colleagues.Michael B. Jordan, whose star has been on the rise in recent years, further boosted by the release of Ryan Coogler’sSinnersthis year, has come forward with a crucial piece of advice that Washington gave him about his online presence, particularly when it comes to social media.
Jordan recently revealed in a New York Magazine cover story that the reason he keeps a low-profile online is that he finds sharing as little of himself as possible “creates a demand” for him as an actor. He attributed his decision to stay largely offline to career advice that Washington previously imparted to him about the perils of overexposure in the film industry. The two-time Oscar-winning actor, who willnext be seen in Spike Lee’sHighest 2 Lowest, emphasized the importance of maintaining some allure, even when in the spotlight, bluntly telling Jordan: “Why would they pay to see you on a weekend if they see you all week for free?”
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‘Sinners’ Success Suggests the Strategy Is Working
Jordan admitted that he was “really, really, really unsure” of what his career was going to be before he met director Ryan Coogler. The powerhouse duofirst collaborated onFruitvale Station, which was met with rave reviews upon its release in 2013 and is often cited as Jordan’s breakthrough performance and the one that catapulted him to stardom. He has since reteamed with Coogler onCreed, Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,and, most recently,Sinners,a supernatural vampire thriller that became a pop culture phenomenon.
Sinnerswas an instant success when it arrived in theaters in mid-April. The film receivedcritical acclaim right from the outset, with many lauding the horror outing as one of the best big-screen offerings of the year so far. The buzz seemed to pique the interest of cinemagoers, who turned out in droves to see Coogler’s big swing at a blood-soaked and blues-drenched horror feature. Jordan stars in the film in a dual role as twins Smoke and Stack, who are to confront a terrifying evil when they return to their Mississippi hometown.
It took a huge bite out of the box office and achieved the highest-grossing opening weekend for an original movie since Peele’sUs. Positive word of mouth appeared to bolster its performance as the weeks went on, and the film to date has earned $350 million worldwide. Jordan recently addressedSinners'“crazy” success, saying, on Instagram (ironically), “This is why we make movies and love watching movies on the big screen. It brings people together.” However, Coogler has warned fans that the filmprobably won’t be getting a sequel.
Source:New York Magazine
