Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan has revealed that his experience portraying Erik Killmonger in the 2018 blockbuster Black Panther had a deeper emotional impact on him than he initially anticipated.
Speaking in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning published on January 4, the 38-year-old actor said the intensity of the role lingered with him after filming, prompting him to seek professional help. Jordan explained that the character stayed with him for some time, leading him to attend therapy sessions to properly process the experience and mentally unwind.
According to the actor, the period marked an important learning phase in his career, as he came to realise the need to deliberately detach and decompress after embodying emotionally demanding roles.
Jordan noted that his preparation for Killmonger went beyond script analysis. He adopted method acting techniques, deliberately isolating himself from family and loved ones to fully capture the mindset and complexity of the character, whom he described as a deeply layered antagonist.
The actor’s candid admission has renewed conversations around mental health awareness in the film industry and the emotional toll intense roles can take on performers.
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