But to hear Jordan explain it, Killmonger is not a villain, but someone else entirely.
Obviously this is on the opposite end of that.
What was it like getting to switch into that kind of character?
Michael B. Jordan: I think its a different muscle for me.
I jumped at the chance to get a chance to work with him again.
I think that brings out the best in villains.
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Based on that, what does Erik Killmonger want?
Jordan: He has interests in Wakanda, as [does] the rest of the world.
Its something that they dont really know that much about, and… he wants to find out more?
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Im sorry guys, this is tough!
How does that work as far as developing your relationships with the cast versus the characters developing their relationships?
Jordan: Its interesting because Im not really associated with any of the Wakandans.
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I guess Im the best representation of America?
But its one of those things where you tell everybody before they start, I love you!
I love you, too!
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But in this one Im not really gonna be smiling too much, you know?
One thing that people really responded to withCreedwas Ryans style of filming the boxing scenes.
Can you speak to how hes approaching action in this movie?
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Jordan: As realistic as he can.
We really took our time with each punch; each punch represented a different line.
So in a sense, were having a scene and dialogue within the fight.
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That was something that I found very interesting with that attention to detail.
Just trying to find the realness in the larger-than-life Marvel universe.
I think thats something hes definitely striving for.
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Killmongers an expert fighter; youre no stranger to intense physical training.
Can you compare your experience training inCreedwith your training for this?
I like to do as much as I can by myself.
As much as I can learn, I just wanted to be a sponge.
Often times opponents are kind of studying each other, like a chess game.
Would you say Killmonger is studying and learning from the Black Panther to up his game and take over?
Jordan: That was a good one!
I feel like its more of resentment.
I feel like theres more of a jealousy aspect.
Hes really good at chess, and he was waiting for his perfect time to pop up.
Was it easy for you to get in his head and get behind his motivations?
Did you understand him right away?
Jordan: 100 percent.
Same part that I connected with.
Yeah, I could.
You said you were brought in later in the game on this than usual.
Can you talk about what those initial discussions were?
Was there any hesitation at all to do another comic book movie?
Jordan: Zero hesitation to do another comic book movie.
No hesitation, really, to do another comic book film.
Can you talk a little about the female characters and Killmongers interaction with them?
Are there any characteristics or traits of your character that you think you personally possess?
Yeah, I think thats something we have in common.
And I feel like Lupitas character definitely [exudes] strength and brains and brawn.
Andy [Serkis] told us that Klaws motivations are unabashedly selfish.
Is that similar for Killmonger?
Jordan: I feel like Killmonger is very selfless.
I feel like hes looking at the bigger picture.
If he had to describe himself, is he a leader, is he a hero?
Jordan: Hes a revolutionary.
