Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons for Variety's Actors on Actors; Photography by Alexi Lubomirski

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CLEAR EYES

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277 points Aethelflaed_

FULL HEARTS

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254 points Fit_Marionberry_3878

CANT LOSE

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38 points cynisright

Omg I loved coach taylor!!!!

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40 points Fit_Marionberry_3878

Eric and Tami had the BEST relationship of the show. I loved them so much.

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15 points cynisright

Me too I loved them both equally. So good

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13 points pumpkinspruce

Coach and Mrs. Coach!

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6 points BrownSugarBare

That man was goals.

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208 points Sigep279

Plemon is pulling a William H Macy in these photos.

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73 points captaincookbaby

With his new hair he should play a small tow sherif in a western

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52 points Spoonyyy

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48 points StasRutt

How could that possibly be profitable for frito lay

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11 points SnausageFest

I'm generally not a fan of longer cuts on men, but damn does it work for him.

Also an exceptional mustache for a blond man (no offense blond dudes - it just seems like y'all did not hit the facial hair lottery).

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3 points cynisright

I was thinking the same thing

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413 points nizey_p

The FNL reunion we never knew we needed.

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69 points xwordnerd

I was hoping they’d be tossing a football around in the photo shoot 😔

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15 points valsol110

I totally forgot they were in that together! Loved that show

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4 points smile_politely

Is Plemon the modern day of Buscemi? I like both; hopefully to see them in the same movie one day

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3 points STMIHA

I could see them in an iteration of a buddy cop a-la Nice Guys. Or something more serious.

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142 points Normal-person0101

This is the only Variety's Actors that I was waiting.

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147 points LanaAdela

FNL was a show I never thought I would love and yet it’s one of my top 10 shows of all time. I might actually watch this one especially since both of these men have some of the more interesting careers in Hollywood

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74 points alwaysuntilnever

*screaming at all of my friends* "it's not really about football! i promise! you will love it!"

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43 points b3atd0wn

It’s about football in the same way Rocky is about boxing. It’s the lens in which the story is told, but you don’t need to know anything whatsoever about football to watch.

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18 points LanaAdela

Exactly!! But even the football parts are actually really great (I also love football). It’s just a show with incredible heart.

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11 points CTeam19

It did pretty well for being a Show based on a movie based on a book based on real events.

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2 points valsol110

Yeah this is prompting me to do my biannual rewatch

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1 points Achaewa

You should check out the movie of the same name that the show was based on and also made by Peter Berg.

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38 points Bias_Cuts

LANCE

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7 points tacobelle685

LMAOOOOOO

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232 points erexcalibur

I am not a fan honestly.

It should have been one featuring Michael A. Jordan and Michael B. Jordan, but they went ahead and snubbed A. completely despite his performance in Sinners having been as great as B.'s

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119 points PM_me_shiba_doggo

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52 points HackMeRaps

Yeah, it's really unfortunately that so much focus has been on Michael B. Jordan's performance in Sinners while I personally thought Michael A. Jordan was actually better in my eyes.

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39 points duckdiaries0805

i’m horrible at reading tone, is this a joke because he played twins 😭

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40 points Jane__Delawney

Indeed it is

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14 points Ok_Kaleidoscope1099

Yes😭😭

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4 points erexcalibur

yes hahahaha

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17 points Beatrixie

I had this same take when they didn’t have LindsAy Lohan interviewing LindsBy Lohan after The Parent Trap but I was downvoted into oblivion 🙄

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147 points SuspectKnown9655

Two of the best actors working

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76 points Ruffkeian

My husband and I are watching Better Call Saul for the first time— and rewatching BB… Jesse Plemons is SO GOOD as Todd and I’ve learned some of the scenes that stand out are improvised by him!

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44 points lexiebeef

He’s so good at Todd that when I look at him, the first feeling is hatred (even though he’s amazing, but Todd is the worseeeee)

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22 points Ruffkeian

I was just watching him break down his iconic roles, and for Todd he said the writers were terrified of him and he didn’t understand why. He was just playing him kind of innocent and happy to be there, because he didn’t know the trajectory of Todd’s storyline and it freaked people out.

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8 points eatblueshell

*worsttttt

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19 points Scinos2k

His incredibly short stint in Civil War is insanely good. The standout performance of the whole movie.

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16 points Ruffkeian

Yes! And being a last minute replacement and essentially doing it as a favor to his wife.

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3 points NervousBrother7058

I’ve learned some of the scenes that stand out are improvised by him!

Wow really, which scenes?

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3 points Ruffkeian

The one I just found out is when Todd has Jesse in the trunk and a body. He’s singing this song (Sharing the Night Together) all monotone (Jesse picked the song) and a semi passes him. Todd has a completely blank face, signals for the trucker to honk and the trucker completely ignores him. Todd doesn’t even respond, just keeps singing with a corpse and poor Jesse in the back. Aaron Paul described the scene in an interview. Here it is if you’d like to see:

https://youtu.be/_xYOiIb2GCk?si=v7WyNBL3GPNkrlcX

Technically from the movie.

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6 points NervousBrother7058

Man, this is such a good demonstration of a fully-realized character. Todd is so childlike in his demeanor even while being a total psychopath, it makes complete sense he would signal for the truck to honk with a dead body and a prisoner in his trunk.

Props to both Plemons and Vince Gilligan, as well as the casting director. This is when impeccable writing and impeccable acting collide.

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3 points Ruffkeian

Yes! It really makes me side eye method acting tactics when someone like Jesse Plemons adds something so nuanced but 100% true to the character naturally. I really think he’ll win an Oscar some day.

Another scene I can’t verify for sure wasn’t scripted, but has been rumored for years he improved is the train heist in BB with the kid. The kid sees them, waves, and Todd waves back right away (the supposed improved part). It’s such an instant childlike reaction right before he shoots him. I just believe it and give Jesse credit lol.

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5 points NervousBrother7058

As an actor myself I absolutely hate "method" acting lol. IMO it's nothing more than an exercise in ego.

I believe that anecdote too. He totally disappears into his characters, it's truly incredible to watch. BB had some of the best individual performances of this century. Sometimes I forgot I was watching actors, which is a rare gift.

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2 points Ruffkeian

Have you watched Better Call Saul? If not, I recommend it. We are on season 3. It’s really amazing all around, too. I don’t know if I agree it’s better, but I guess we haven’t finished it yet so there’s time.

I love all types of film and shows. One that really sticks out where you forget you’re watching people acting is Succession. It’s completely batshit and I can’t relate to that world, but you get lost in the portrayals.

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2 points Significant_Shoe_17

Succession is one of the best dramas of the century. I still think about Shiv and Tom's biodynamic screw cap wine and giggle

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1 points Ruffkeian

Have you watched Better Call Saul? If not, I recommend it. We are on season 3. It’s really amazing all around, too. I don’t know if I agree it’s better, but I guess we haven’t finished it yet so there’s time.

I love all types of film and shows. One that really sticks out where you forget you’re watching people acting is Succession. It’s completely batshit and I can’t relate to that world, but you get lost in the portrayals.

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2 points SuspectKnown9655

That's amazing I had no idea

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37 points nmad95

Like, Jesse Plemons was great in BB, but I never would’ve thought he’d become one of those actors that just always elevates everything he’s in. Ever seen him turn in a bad performance. Quite the opposite, he always is a highlight.

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17 points Turbulent-Poem4915

He was even amazing in Game Night. Dude is a force.

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3 points Significant_Shoe_17

Game Night is so underrated

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3 points FeralViolinist

Top tier character actor

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8 points donttrustthellamas

I love Michael in Sinners and The Wire, but Jesse is an insanely talented actor. He's incredible in every role and is leagues ahead of Michael.

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4 points Financial_Potato8760

Easily two of the best performances of the year between Sinners and Bugonia!

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28 points ShrimpBoatCaptain4

Yo D! I found Wallace. Didn't need String.

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6 points anothertrytaken

💔💔

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24 points Special_Disaster_844

Friday Night Lights lives on forever. Look at how our guys have grown.

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32 points doublehubblegum

https://preview.redd.it/1na783i7j07g1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9de6076a52e85292c062a55b240ff50d47a76aac

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27 points mew_tattoo

Watched it, so much aura and chemistry,

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26 points localgirlcult

I'm so irritated that I find Michael B. Jordan so attractive. He just always comes off as such a genuinely nice guy. But defending Jonathan Majors isn't normal. No good man or woman would do it but he does. It's the stupidest casual crush I have.

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19 points Similar_South8773

Jesse Plemons looking like a snack lately, I hope he never loses the hair

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2 points Tiny-Reading5982

Lol. I wonder what he would look like with darker eyebrows? I think thats what throws me off.

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28 points moodybluesock

https://preview.redd.it/tf9h0qlzoz6g1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f94704b12cc592f358392a5bc583e13db5b981bc

MBJ 4ever & always

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8 points MissSweetMurderer

MBJ is one of the most beautiful men alive. PERIOD. Now that picture 4 made me go "Damn good job Kirsten"

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5 points adampamartin

How can that possibly be profitable for frito-lay

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40 points ZennMD

Anyone else find these just... bad pictures? Lol. Not flattering or particularly interesting...

Maybe im too much a critic, but these seem like a school art project, for elementary school lol

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54 points Sarahndipity44

I actually really like them. They feel very natural and fun

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27 points DiabellSinKeeper

I like picture 2.

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6 points illhxc9

For real. The actor is not even on the other actor as titled.

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2 points OriginalSchmidt1

Compared to the other photos sets from this series, yeah.. they don’t really look like they are interacting together but more like they are just in the same room doing their own thing.. which feels wrong for Actors on Actors. Like I’m not feeling any chemistry and it makes me uninterested in the interview.

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15 points blenderider

These guys worked together in a very popular 2000s teen drama show. They definitely have chemistry

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1 points OriginalSchmidt1

I’m not saying they don’t, I’m saying the photos aren’t showing it.

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1 points maureenponderosa18

They're all slightly out of focus and it's driving me crazy lol

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0 points gilmoregirls00

they probably had like 2-3 minutes to shoot the pictures before/after a sit down interview with a set up that has to work for multiple other interviews.

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11 points silk_from_a_pig

Michael B. Jordan and Jesse P. Lemons

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2 points wegovyanchovybonjovi

I had to scroll too far down to see this 😂

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6 points anothertrytaken

Jesse looks like Julia Stiles with a dude Snapchat filter

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3 points asburymike

Jesse as Taylor Hawkins

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13 points CaseyRC

Shame Jordan defends an abuser which people weirdly overlook constantly for some reason

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2 points strongerwitheveryday

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2 points Se7enEvilXs

Why do those portraits go so hard tho?

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2 points salsa_1993

Here’s to long nights living large in Texas

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4 points Clownbaby1435

🔥

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3 points invis2020

They both gave incredible performances.

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4 points PopCopson

Plemons aging like fine meth ❤️

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9 points Tonedeafmusical

Are we gonna ask Jordan about his continued support of a known abuser?

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-3 points LiquidUniverseX

Chill

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6 points poopoopoopalt

Michael B Jordan supported an abuser (Jonathan Majors)

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2 points anitapumapants

And he's adored on here for that.🤮

I'm so irritated that I find Michael B. Jordan so attractive. He just always comes off as such a genuinely nice guy. But defending Jonathan Majors isn't normal. No good man or woman would do it but he does. It's the stupidest casual crush I have.

🤦‍♂️

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1 points anitapumapants

Also the "Chill" comment right above yours.

popculturechat gonna popculturechat.

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1 points poopoopoopalt

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2 points Ok_Chemist6567

Mustaches have really pulled one of the biggest reputation turn arounds I’ve ever seen

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1 points Jewicer

oh yes.........

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1 points Ok-Advertising4028

Damn ozempic got my man JP

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5 points Tiny-Reading5982

Idk he fluctuates weight a lot

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1 points BeltAdorable

Jesse looks like Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr from Happy, Texas 🤣

https://preview.redd.it/7s899ugpf07g1.jpeg?width=200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fc86435f45aa02cff0faba31cfe73e337345ad26

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0 points Alternative_Fix7952

I like them both equally

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0 points w_slie

Waaaait these are my fave pics of the ones I’ve seen for this year

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0 points Odd_Teacher29

HOTTTTT

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-15 points trickmirrorball

Michael B looks scared of Plemmons alpha actor energy.

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-7 points blaz138

They aren't even close to the same caliber

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-4 points trickmirrorball

That why Michael looks so afraid. There’s real talent in the room.

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-5 points blaz138

Yeah for real

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