Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler | In Proximity | Ep. 01

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Published 2023-03-12
From Fruitvale Station to Creed to Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s cinematic partnership has shaped culture and broken box-office records. They reflect on their first meeting (2:41), going to their first boxing match to prep for Creed (12:39), what they’ve learned from building and running their own production companies (16:14), and their Prox Recs (27:57).

CREED III is in theaters now.

Learn more and read transcripts: proximitymedia.com/podcast/in-proximity

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CREDITS:
In Proximity is a production of Proximity Media.
Producer: Paola Mardo
Executive Producers: Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Paola Mardo
Theme Song and Additional Music: Ludwig Göransson
Sound Designer and Mix Engineer: Ken Nana
Production Assistant: Polina Cherezova

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ABOUT PROXIMITY MEDIA:
We're the production company that helped bring you CREED III, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY, HOMEROOM, BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER PODCAST & SOUNDTRACK. Coming Soon: STEPHEN CURRY: UNDERRATED, IRONHEART, ANTHEM.
All Comments (21)
  • @johnwebb2442
    Love this conversation between two collaborators, friends and brothers. Bond, brotherhood and friendship for life.
  • @tieuellegacy
    The story about Coogler being able to sit and watch Creed 3 with no extra stress is also funny. Being able to watch someone else’s movie without feeling the need to critique, or work, is a joy.
  • @cwin721
    I'm laughing about Michael walking in front of the car. I don't think they stop for pedestrians in Chicago 😂
  • @laqaunza
    Need more of these podcasts, it's insightful, rich, and fresh!
  • @WolvarineSolidX
    It's always great as a director and film maker to connect with certain actors early on. So as time passes you grow together and when a huge opportunity comes you got a go to person who you know a bring it. That's why Killmonger was so dope in the first Black Panther film because of yall connection!!! I'm hoping to see yall work on more projects together
  • @LegacyBridge
    Love this discussion. On another note, Coogler communicates his thoughts very well in situations like this. Very calculated and more comfortable in interviews.
  • @hexhub3826
    Ahhhh!!! Thank you for making this available on YouTube! I don't use apple products.
  • @earlskinner615
    Dope conversations that double as blueprints for how to build creatively and collaboratively. Exciting to have an inside look of the start of a media company. We know the power of two in Hollywood from stories of Ben and Matt or Spike and Denzel; and how irresistible a duo can be when they share a vision and values. Now we get to see that paradigm extend to the system shaking possibilities a village of shared visionaries can manifest. 🎉🍾
  • @amberbug90
    Always like hearing from Michael ❤😍🔥💪🥰
  • @olentie
    So many good things about this! I love the mutual respect and encouragement between these two artists and friends.
  • @ginacharitybrown2103
    So proud❤❤❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
  • @stefonlyne
    Really loved this conversation. Cheers and Respect to you two gents for what you have built and what you will build in the future. I'm looking forward. Peace!