Michael B. Jordan is Bringing His Lifelong Anime Obsession Into Active Development
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Actor Michael B. Jordan is developing multiple original anime projects and collaborating on a live-action Battlefield film adaptation.
Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan is taking his well-documented fandom to the next level by developing multiple original anime projects. In a recent interview with Vogue, Jordan revealed that these new ventures are already in the early stages of production. He even joked that he might step away from traditional filmmaking altogether to focus on the medium full time, leaving reporters to note he was only half-joking about the career pivot.
Gaming and anime fans will remember how heavily Jordan leaned into these influences while directing and starring in Creed 3, where the climactic bouts drew direct visual inspiration from legendary series like Hajime no Ippo, Megalo Box, and Dragon Ball Z. He has long championed the emotional stakes and kinetic framing found in interactive and animated storytelling, translating those pacing beats directly to the silver screen for mainstream audiences.
Beyond his upcoming anime slate, Jordan is also attached to several major entertainment projects, including a partnership with director Christopher McQuarrie to shop a live-action adaptation of Electronic Arts' massive military shooter franchise, Battlefield. As Hollywood continues to blur the lines between gaming, anime, and traditional cinema, Jordan is positioning himself as a key creative bridge for a generation raised on both controllers and classic series.
Tags: Gaming Culture, Anime, Battlefield, Entertainment
Original article: IGN South Africa