Michael B. Jordan is still getting used to hearing himself called an Oscar winner. Appearing at CinemaCon for the first time since taking home Best Actor at the Academy Awards, the “Sinners” star admitted the title hasn’t quite sunk in after being introduced with the honor onstage.
The actor’s win also carried a deeper note, as he used his acceptance speech to acknowledge the Black actors who paved the way before him.
At CinemaCon, Jordan used the moment to debut a trailer for “The Thomas Crown Affair,” an upcoming romantic heist film he is set to star in.
Michael B. Jordan Relishes Oscar Win At CinemaCon
Some titles don’t lose their shine, and for Jordan, “Oscar winner” is clearly one of them. Fresh off his Best Actor victory at the Academy Awards, the 39-year-old couldn’t hide his excitement when he was introduced onstage as an “Academy Award winner” during Amazon’s CinemaCon panel.
“I don’t think that will ever get old,” he said, per DiscussingFilm.
It’s been just a month since Jordan picked up the trophy for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in “Sinners,” beating out a stacked field that included Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura.
Fans Weigh In On Jordan’s Oscar Moment
Fans had plenty to say about Jordan soaking in the moment, and not all of it was straightforward praise. While many applauded his journey, others couldn’t resist a little sarcasm as the Oscar buzz continues to follow him.
One X user joked, “Don’t worry, it won’t get old because we’re still waiting for the first one to actually match the hype. CinemaCon award energy is strong, though.”
Another chimed in, “Lmaoooo bro still cheesing like he just got the call yesterday.”
Others kept it more celebratory. “Much respect. Of course, it shouldn’t get old, and other actors feel the same way. Congratulations to MBJ again for an epic and well-deserved win!” one fan wrote.
Michael B Jordan Previews New Film At CinemaCon
Jordan wasn’t just at CinemaCon to bask in his recent Oscar glow; he also came with a first look at what’s next. The actor unveiled footage from his upcoming film “The Thomas Crown Affair,” where he stars opposite Adria Arjona.
In the trailer, Jordan steps into the role of Thomas Crown, a seasoned art thief who pulls off a daring heist involving a priceless Sunflowers painting from a museum. But the job becomes complicated when he finds himself drawn to Arjona’s character, the investigator tasked with tracking him down.
“Tell me something, does this billionaire thing really work?” her character asks during a dinner date.
“Usually,” Crown coolly replies.
Jordan Says Role Was Years In The Making
Jordan revealed the role wasn’t just another project, but one he had been chasing for years. “The Thomas Crown Affair” marks a fresh reboot of the franchise, following the 1968 original and its 1999 remake, both centered on a thrill-seeking billionaire art thief locked in a high-stakes game with an investigator.
The new take leans into that same mix of slick action and romance, with Jordan seen racing on a track, cracking open a massive vault, and going head-to-head with multiple adversaries. One standout moment even shows him scaling a skyscraper while strapped to a cable.
Reflecting on how long the idea has stayed with him, Jordan admitted, “I’ve been daydreaming about making this movie for years,” adding that he first saw the 1999 version when he was just 12.
“I wanna be in a movie like that one day,” he recalled thinking at the time, per Entertainment Weekly.
Michael B. Jordan’s New Film Slated For 2027
Jordan confirmed that “The Thomas Crown Affair” is slated to hit theaters on March 5, 2027. As he continues shaping the project, Jordan shared that revisiting the 1968 original helped him better understand the character’s deeper motivations.
“He didn’t just steal, he was making a statement,” Jordan said of Thomas Crown.
The “Fruitvale Station” star is pulling double duty on the film, both starring and directing, marking his second time behind the camera after “Creed III.” He also emphasized the importance of casting the right co-star, explaining he needed someone who could “match [Thomas’] intelligence, his intensity, his charm” before bringing Adria Arjona onstage.
“I’m the luckiest actress to be a part of this movie,” Arjona said. “I truly am.”
