In one way, Michael B. Jordan has already reached the heights of the major movie stars. Tom Cruise himself boosted the profile of Sinners when it hit theaters, and Jordan attended the premiere of Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning in response.

" 'Why would they pay to see you on a weekend if they see you all week for free?' " Jordan recalled of his 'A Journal for Jordan' director

Jordan told Vulture the story, adding that between his hectic shooting schedule — Jordan is set to direct, produce, and star in “The Thomas Crown Affair” remake as well as “I Am Legend 2” — he hasn’t “really been out in the world” anyway.