Michael B. Jordan recently said that playing Erik Killmonger in the 2018 Marvel hit Black Panther had a big emotional effect on him, so he went to therapy to help him deal with it. The actor talked about these things during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning to promote his new movie, Sinners. He stressed how important it is to learn about mental health support after a role, especially for men.
Jordan really got into Killmonger’s head and cut himself off from his family so he could feel the character’s anger at being betrayed and the failures of the system. This way of acting made the traits stick around after filming, even though there was no plan for how to get rid of them. Therapy was a turning point for him because it helped him sort through his feelings and get used to everyday life again.
Jordan used real-life pain and historical cycles of injustice to become Killmonger, a Navy SEAL who wants Wakandan power to change the world. He stayed away from love and connection while he was getting ready, just like the villain did when he was a kid. The event led to bigger conversations about the mental health of actors.
Killmonger’s praise, including Critics’ Choice nominations, showed off Jordan’s talent but also showed how much it cost him personally. He is now a candidate for an Oscar and is not ashamed to talk about therapy. This new information fits with what he has said in the past, showing that he is still committed to growing in all areas.
