The MCU has seen some many great actors take on iconic comic book roles, and Michael B. Jordan believes the ongoing cinematic universe should continue that tradition by including the legendary Denzel Washington in a future project. Washington, who directed the Black Panther star in his latest project, A Journal For Jordan, has been busy promoting the film.
When answering fan questions for an IMDb interview, Jordan, who was joined by Washington, was asked if he'd like to see Washington join the MCU at some point to which Jordan replied, "YES! No hesitation. I actually got some things in mind…. But yeah!" "You better hurry!" Washington responded. "I know! But I got you. I got some ideas for that," added Jordan. Washington went on to say, "Hey! Concentrate on one thing. I sound like dad," before Jordan finally said, "After I finish Creed III - you know what I’m saying? Once I finish that project my mind can wander on other creative things."
It seems that Jordan has thought of many characters Washington could play during their brief exchange and that the veteran actor would no doubt transition seamlessly over to the MCU. While it would be exciting to see someone of Washington's caliber and demanding screen presence in such a beloved franchise, his first appearance in the MCU seems like it won't occur anytime soon. On top of his recent directing work, the acclaimed actor's role in Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth has generated a lot of awards season buzz that could push Washington to win his third Oscar.
As for Jordan, many fans wanted to see the actor return as Erik Killmonger in future Black Panther projects, a character that is considered to be one the MCU's most menacing and three dimensional villains/characters that also has a lot to say regarding many relevant issues of race and oppression. While his complex and in-depth character may not be returning (as of now), the young star will not be absent from the big screen. Jordan has been focused on his directorial debut, Creed 3, as he will once again star as Adonis Creed in the Rocky spinoff. With Sylvester Stallone not returning, Jordan's character is set to take over the mantle and face off against a new foe who will be played by another MCU star in Jonathan Majors.
While much of phase four seems to be already mapped out that will feature plenty of exciting new characters, Washington could possibly make his way into phase five or beyond. In the meantime, though, fans will have plenty of MCU content to keep them busy until Washington makes that first appearance. On top of the upcoming films like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, upcoming series like Moon Knight and Secret Invasion will make 2022 another enormous year for the MCU and Marvel fans.
A Journal For Jordan is now playing in theatres.
Source: IMDb
