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Michael B. Jordan didn’t hesitate to accept the challenge of playing two lead roles in Sinners, a supernatural action thriller that reunites him with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler. The film, which launched its global rollout on April 16, takes audiences back to 1932 Mississippi with a gripping tale of ambition, family, and horror.
In Sinners, Jordan plays identical twins Smoke and Stack, who return to their rural hometown after seven years in Chicago. Armed with cash, guns, and bootleg liquor, the brothers transform an old sawmill into a buzzing juke joint. They quickly enlist old friends and family, including their musically gifted cousin Sammie (played by newcomer Miles Caton), to bring the club to life.However, the wild opening night quickly spirals out of control when unexpected guests crash the party, ultimately unleashing chaos and bloodshed.
Speaking at the London premiere, Jordan shared, “Ryan wanted me to step outside my comfort zone. Although horror isn’t usually my thing, once Ryan told me the storyline, saying yes was an easy decision. To prepare, Jordan worked closely with a twin double, guiding him through mannerisms and choices to seamlessly portray both brothers on screen.
Ryan Coogler, who wrote, directed, and produced Sinners, revealed that the story was deeply personal. Inspired by Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot and cult classics like From Dusk Till Dawn, Coogler ultimately discovered the emotional core of the story through blues music. “After my uncle James Emerson passed in 2015, I found myself turning to the blues we listened to together. That nostalgia and emotional release became the heartbeat of this film.”
Combining a haunting atmosphere, a powerful soundtrack, and Jordan’s gripping dual performance, Sinners delivers more than just scares—instead, it unfolds as a soulful exploration of grief, identity, and legacy.
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