Michael B. Jordan <br />Needed Therapy <br />After 'Black Panther' The 31-year-old actor <br />admits it was tough playing <br />supervillain Erik Killmonger <br />in the Marvel smash hit. He said he had to <br />"isolate" himself <br />to play the role. Michael B. Jordan, via 'People' Michael B. Jordan, via 'People' Jordan confessed immersing <br />himself in the character <br />"caught up" with him. Michael found it <br />"tough" readjusting <br />to normal life at first. He says he's urged others <br />to get therapy because it <br />really helped him to open up.