Hugh Jackman praised Michael B. Jordan following his first Oscar win. For those unversed, Jordan won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual role as Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The 39-year-old became the sixth Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor. A host of celebrities congratulated him on his amazing win, and the Wolverine star is the latest to do so.
Hugh Jackman reacts to Michael B Jordan’s Oscar win
Hugh Jackman congratulated Michael B. Jordan on his recent Oscar win for Sinners. A reporter from TMZ caught up with the Logan star at what looks like the airport. Jackman was seen wearing a mask and sunglasses, likely to shield his identity as he obliged a few fans with autographs.
After exchanging pleasantries, the reporter asked, “Did you have a good Oscars, mate?” The Song Sung Blue star replied, “Ah, the best.” The reporter then questioned, “Do you see Michael B. Jordan’s big win, bro?” Jackman said, “It is f***ing awesome!”
The reporter then took the opportunity to ask, “Is he someone you would want to work with?” To this, Jackman answered, “Of course.” TMZ’s reporter remarked, “I’m surprised you haven’t already.” Then, the actor quipped, “You have to put in a word for me.” Fans online are positively reacting to the idea of Jordan and Jackman sharing screen space in the future.
One fan commented, “Two of the most committed actors in the business saying they want to share a screen together, and nobody is going to make this happen fast enough. Hugh Jackman and Michael B. Jordan in the same project is a conversation the entire industry should be having right now.”
A second fan wrote, “I want to see it! Michael B Jordan is truly beloved and appreciated by the industry. No one has a bad thing to say about him, and that speaks volumes.” A third fan penned, “And we are all looking forward to it. It will be an epic hit! Bravo.” Finally, another fan remarked, “Wolverine x MBJ cinematic universe when?? That chemistry would break the box office.”
