In the aftermath of Michael B. Jordan’s triumphant night at the Academy Awards, an old clip has resurfaced showing him expressing gratitude for a much less glamorous accolade.
In the video, the actor is asked about a nomination for an award he had actually already lost.
Jordan’s response demonstrated the same sense of grace and humility that fans have come to associate with him in the years since.
At the time, the California-born star was appearing on the ABC soap opera “All My Children.”
During the same interview, he also spoke about replacing the actor who had originally played the role… his future friend, the late Chadwick Boseman.
Michael B. Jordan’s ‘All My Children’ Interview Resurfaces After His Oscar Win
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In “All My Children,” Jordan portrayed the character Reggie Montgomery for four years between 2003 and 2006.
“The Wire” star impressed viewers in the role and earned three consecutive nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series at the NAACP Image Awards.
Although he never took home the trophy, the nominations highlighted just how well Jordan was doing in his breakout television role.
It was also the first time that he had ever been nominated for a major award.
Speaking to Lisa Rinna and Ty Treadway on “Soap Talk” in the resurfaced clip, Jordan explained his feelings about that early achievement.
“I didn’t win, but being nominated was honor enough,” he said.
Jordan Replaced Chadwick Boseman In The ABC Soap Opera
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When Jordan first auditioned for “All My Children” after his stint on “The Wire,” he initially missed out on the role of Reggie.
Instead, ABC cast his future friend and “Black Panther” co-star Boseman in the part.
The Howard University alum did not last on the show, however. He reportedly fell out with producers over what he perceived as racial stereotyping of the character and was replaced by Jordan.
Funnily enough, the future Oscar winner couldn’t actually remember Boseman’s name during his cameo on “Soap Talk.”
“I came in for my audition, and I didn’t get it at first,” Jordan recalled. “Reggie was played by… I can’t remember what the guy’s name was… only for like two shows. Then they called me for another read-through, and I got it. So, I guess it was meant to be.”
Michael B. Jordan’s Career Came Full Circle With His Oscar Victory
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Jordan’s youthful interview on “Soap Talk” has resonated with fans not only because of the Boseman connection. Viewers also appear to appreciate the symbolism of the actor’s full-circle moment following his Oscar win.
During his acceptance speech, the “Fruitvale Station” star reflected on his journey and his place in Hollywood legacy, acknowledging artist
