Michael B. Jordan has opened up about the challenges of playing twins in new movie ‘Sinners’, admitting it was tough to have to film all of his scenes many times.
Michael B. Jordan has opened up about the challenges of playing twins in new movie ‘Sinners’.
The 38-year-old actor has reunited with his ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler for the supernatural horror film – which is set in the 1930s in the Southern United States – and he admitted playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack was tough.
He told The Hollywood Reporter: “[The biggest challenge] was the technicality of how we shot both characters. I did every scene like four times, fives times, so I think the balance between going back and forth was difficult at times but you find a rhythm and after a while it was second nature. I had a lot of fun.”
Meanwhile, Hailee Steinfeld co-stars in the movie with Michael and he previously said he believes the project could prove to be a landmark in Hailee’s career.
Michael told WhoWhatWear: “Hailee’s performance in ‘Sinners’ is very, very versatile and honestly fun.
“I think it’s gonna make people lean in and get a chance to see her in a way they haven’t had an opportunity to see her in before.
“As you know, it’s tough to grow up in this industry where people get a chance to see you every step of the way, and they kinda have an idea of who you are and what you can do. I think this is one of those roles that’s gonna show Hailee in a new light.”
Michael relished the experience of working with Hailee, admitting that they developed a family-like bond during the shoot.
He shared: “She’s extremely talented, an extremely hard worker, and a great scene partner.
“When you’re on a project like this, in the midst of hard scenes to navigate, [and] balancing the emotional aspects and long days, you really get a chance to become a family. I’m extremely proud of her, and I can’t wait for the world to see her performance, and I truly can’t wait to see what she does next.”
Michael B. Jordan talks challenges on movie Sinners
