Man on Fire: Michael B. Jordan as JOHNNY STORM AKA Human Torch in the New “Fantastic Four”
Acclaimed young actor Michael B. Jordan is set to
blaze the superhero genre anew in this year’s highly anticipated latest
“Fantastic Four” movie. Starring
alongside equally talented young actors Miles Teller, Kate Mara and Jamie Bell,
Jordan plays Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch wherein he undergoes physical
changes after mankind’s first journey to an alternative universe. Johnny’s transformation leaves him an
unparalleled power - covered in fire and never burns, combust the air around
him, shoot fireballs and can propel himself through the air on jets of flame.
Jordan
earned critical acclaim for his starring role as Oscar Grant in “Fruitvale
Station” which debuted at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and won both the
Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic film. The film was
also screened in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival
where it won the award for Best First Film.
After appearing in both “The Sopranos” and “The Wire,” Michael B. Jordan
rose to prominence with his role in the NBC drama “Friday Night Lights” and
continued to take a recurring role in the show “Parenthood.” Jordan’s diverse television career also
includes appearances in “CSI,” “Without A Trace,” “Cold Case,” “Burn Notice,”
“Bones,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and “House.” His feature film
career began with 2001’s “Hardball,” which starred Keanu Reeves. In 2012 Jordan
appeared in the George Lucas-produced movie “Red Tails” and in the Josh
Trank-directed phenomenon “Chronicle,” a tale of three teenage boys who develop
superpowers. Continuously rising to be
one of Hollywood’s lead young acts, Jordan will soon be seen in the movie
“Creed” where he plays the titular role.
A
huge fan of “Fantastic Four,” Jordan has excitedly slipped in to his role as
the charismatic Johnny Storm, “I grew up loving comic books so I was a big fan.
And so it’s great to get to play a character like this. It’s a big deal to me,”
enthused Jordan.
The
new “Fantastic Four” sets an origin story wherein the four meet each other for
the first time. With Ben Grimm aka The
Thing (Bell) and Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic (Teller) being best friends
and Johnny (Jordan) and Sue (Mara) as siblings, the four eventually become
superheroes over the course of the film. “It’s the Fantastic Four! It’s fun. These are
characters you may be familiar with, but you’re seeing them in a new, fresh
way. It’s a different take. I think the film is grounded in real emotions - you
get to know these characters and hopefully care about them. They’e learning
about themselves at the same time. It’s a superhero movie, but a grounded
superhero movie. It’s exciting. It’s an action packed drama,” Jordan shares on
what audience can expect from the movie.
Groundbreaking
story, action and special effects unfold when the latest “Fantastic Four” (3D)
movie opens August 5 nationwide in Philippine cinemas from 20th
Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros. Like 20th Century Fox (Philippines)
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Check Ayala Cinemas Sureseats site for updates, promos and screening schedules
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