Michael B. Jordan discussed the potential for a black Superman and if the world was ready for it.
While promoting his latest film, Just Mercy, actor Michael B. Jordan was asked about the possibility of a black Superman. The actor’s name has popped up as a potential replacement for Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel and Michael B. Jordan reportedly pitched himself as a replacement for Warner Bros. Earlier in the month he addressed these rumors but did not fully commit one way or another to their authenticity.
During a recent interview with Black Film, the site didn’t ask Michael B. Jordan if he was up for the role but did ask him if the world was ready for a black Superman. He stated that he gets people’s reservations to change a character in such a way but also seemed to think the world is ready for a lot of changes:
We got so many black superheroes out there. For me, it’s like, I’m a fan of comic books. I grew up watching anime and DC and Marvel and so I understand people’s reservation for change of certain things. I understand the difference. Why do these changes all this diversity stuff, you just want to make them Black. It doesn’t make sense. Clark Kent, he’s from this is and from that, and all the history. I get it. I totally understand. Just know that if I ever step into any situation like that, it would be with great care and caution. I think the world is ready for a lot of changes. I’m not saying that that’s me. I’m not saying this is one of those changes I’m doing. I’m not saying that at all.
I’ve been rumored to play Morpheus, Superman, Cyborg, The Green Lantern, Power Rangers, DuckTales, the Mickey Mouse reboot and whatever else is going on out there so I can’t be everything.
What do you all think of Michael B. Jordan’s comments? Do you think the world is ready for a black Superman? Would you like to see Michael B. Jordan portray the Man of Steel? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Superman was last seen in Justice League. Here’s the official synopsis for the movie:
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
Directed by Zack Snyder, Justice League stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, J. K. Simmons, and Ciarán Hinds.
Justice League is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital HD. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding Michael B. Jordan and Henry Cavill’s Superman.
Source: Black Film