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

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.
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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.

[@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.

[@orlandotoussaint6851]

Y’all should record the video

[@laqaunza]

Need more of these podcasts, it's insightful, rich, and fresh!

[@cwin721]

I'm laughing about Michael walking in front of the car. I don't think they stop for pedestrians in Chicago 😂

[@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 TH-cam! I don't use apple products.

[@MarkellSpivey]

Powerful.

[@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. 🎉🍾

[@tieuellegacy]

That Irishman schedule story is off the chain.

[@olentie]

So many good things about this! I love the mutual respect and encouragement between these two artists and friends.

[@amberbug90]

Always like hearing from Michael ❤😍🔥💪🥰

[@misterjahi]

Insightful.

[@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!

[@ginacharitybrown2103]

So proud❤❤❤❤❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BrandyAndersonthewriter]

Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation!

[@AnaisKarim]

I love this. Kings. 👑🙏🏾❤️

[@lebomoabi148]

Great dudes. Great convo 🔥🙌🏻

[@arnoldsoko]

🙌🏿2x🐐

[@channingholmes6450]

W podcast

[@thebitcoinclassic9575]

Being a former athlete and Maker/creator! This is inspiring ✊🏾✊🏾

[@Trippy12345ify]

Is there going to be a video version of the podcast?

[@SmokeySkies]

This Ryan guy is so cool, just him talking.

[@gerrisutton5578]

East coast people are just built different haha. But i wonder if he ever got a J walking ticket. ❤❤. Both of you guys keep up the great work for the culture. I can’t wait to work with both of you GOD WILLING ONE DAY. 💜💜

[@Marlonothompson]

how many kids ya got 😂

[@byjacquelineb]

🤍✨

[@birdbangbobaruni]

glp