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Michael B. Jordan Moved to Tears Portraying Twins

1/9/2026

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Michael B. Jordan said he cried filming Sinners, where he portrays Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, in interview with W.
He said portraying the twins moved him deeply and cited Armageddon and the anime My Hero Academia.
Wunmi Mosaku praised his ability to distinguish the two characters and their energies.
Jordan received a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globe Awards.

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Michael B. Jordan said he cried filming Sinners, where he portrays Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, in interview with W.
He said portraying the twins moved him deeply and cited Armageddon and the anime My Hero Academia.
Wunmi Mosaku praised his ability to distinguish the two characters and their energies.
Jordan received a nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama at the Golden Globe Awards.