The transcript is a recording of a segment from the show "Hot Ones" hosted by Sean Evans. The guest is Michael B. Jordan, a renowned actor known for his roles in movies such as "Creed", "Friday Night Lights", and "Black Panther".
The segment begins with Jordan discussing his childhood, sharing that he was known for his pyromania as a child. He recounts a story about a prank gone wrong involving a dryer and rolls of toilet paper. Jordan also talks about his love for spicy food and his commitment to his roles, even going as far as living with a character for nine months.
Jordan is then asked to respond to various rap lyrics about the price of ambition. He shares how these lyrics resonate with him, especially those by Drake and Childish Gambino. He also talks about his experience filming "Creed", mentioning a scene where he took a brutal hit.
The segment also includes a game where Jordan is asked to choose between a five-course dinner with Leonardo DiCaprio or Malcolm Gladwell. He chooses DiCaprio and talks about his experience with Gladwell. The segment concludes with Jordan promoting the movie "Black Panther" and thanking his fans for their support.
1. The text is a transcript of an interview with Michael B. Jordan.
2. Michael B. Jordan discusses his childhood, mentioning that he used to set fire to rolls of toilet paper in his sister's dryer.
3. He also talks about his pyromaniac tendencies, describing how he would light matches and throw insects through shower curtains.
4. Jordan shares that he was a fan of rap music and found it relatable, especially when it reflected his own experiences.
5. The actor talks about his role in Creed and the scene where he takes a brutal punch, which was actually a real punch with 40% of Antonio Banderas' power.
6. Jordan recalls his performance at the Met Gala, where he was nervous to approach Jay-Z.
7. He mentions his commitment to healthy eating and exercising, even taking cheat days seriously during his Creed training.
8. The actor talks about his audition for Friday Night Lights, where he was ad-libbed by director Peter Berg during an improvisation scene.
9. Jordan discusses his role in Black Panther, where he lived as Erik Killmonger for nine months, growing his hair out, drinking, and walking around with a chip on his shoulder.
10. He also mentions how he was recognized for his role in The Wire and how he interacts with fans at comic conventions.