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Director Ryan Coogler discusses his collaboration with Michael B. Jordan on their new film, highlighting Jordan's challenging portrayal of identical twin brothers. Coogler reveals Jordan's 'Stack' character is closer to his real personality than his previous roles, finding Jordan's 'Smoke' portrayal unsettling. The director emphasizes the complexities of filming two Jordans, requiring extensive communication and collaboration. Coogler also notes Jordan's directorial experience has increased his empathy and patience, leading to more mature character portrayals in this film.

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