Michael B. Jordan made his first appearance in the MCU in 2018 Black Panther like Erik Killmonger. King T’Challa’s cousin, who was abandoned by T’Chaka, comes to Wakanda and challenges the king for the throne. Killmonger ends up dying in the film, making it Jordan’s first and last MCU appearance. However, the Creed the star reprized her role in the Disney+ series What if…? With What if…? season 2 officially confirmed, there could be a possibility for him to return in the next season of the show.
The 2018 Black Panther certainly stands out in a lot of ways. One of those things is also his villain. Erik Killmonger, N’Jobu’s son. N’Jobu was the prince of Wakanda, who was killed by Black Panther after betraying his kingdom. After discovering his true home, Killmonger made it his goal to take over Wakanda.
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Erik Killmonger would have a strategy to bring down Thanos
The Marvel Cinematic Universe set up its first main villain right from the first avengers film. The studio continued to tease him in Phases 1 and 2, before finally releasing him in Phase 3. Thanos planned to wipe out half the universe.
Thanos took his time getting Infinity Stones and putting his plan into action. And he eventually does and defeats Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. However, Michael B. Jordan claims his character Erik Killmonger would be ready with a strategy to take down Thanos.
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In his interview following the release of the 2018 edition Black PantherJordan said: “I think the one thing about Killmonger is that he really plans his attacks and they are well thought out. It fits well with the character of Killmonger in Black Panther.
Killmonger also had another goal by taking over Wakanda. He wanted his kingdom to be the most powerful in the world and to protect his people at all costs. “We already know that Erik is willing to sacrifice himself for a greater good, so I don’t think he’s ever afraid of losing his life,” the Hardball says the actor.
However, after his fate in the 2018 film, he wouldn’t get the chance to face Thanos. Although he may not get the opportunity on screen, he definitely beat him as the best villain by winning the title of best villain in the world. MTV Film and Television Awards 2018.
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Michael B. Jordan would reprise his role if given the opportunity
Before playing Killmonger in the MCU, Michael B. Jordan portrayed the human torch in the 2015 movie, The Fantastic Four. The reboot was not much fun for viewers and it was heavily criticized. However, when Jordan got the opportunity to join the MCU with Black Panther, it felt like a dream come true for him.
“I mean, at one point or another, being able to be in the Marvel Universe was like a dream come true,“said the star of Chronicle. He also shared that although his trip is over, he would like to come back if the opportunity arises.
And to the surprise of fans, he returned as Erik Killmonger. The Close the actor reprized his role in the Marvel animated series, What if…? Not just series, he also has a surprise appearance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which plays in theaters around the world.
Michael B. Jordan should star in the next film under the Creed franchise. His next movie Creed III is set to release on March 3, 2023.
Source: CNET
