Michael B. Jordan Opens up About
Jamie Foxx's Casting in 'Just Mercy' Jordan stars as lawyer Bryan Stevenson in the forthcoming biographical drama film about the case of Walter McMillian. McMillian was imprisoned for
murder, despite having evidence
to prove his innocence. Jordan revealed that he was the one who got Foxx involved in the project. Michael B. Jordan, to Deadline The 'Creed' star went on to praise Foxx's
portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biopic, 'Ray,'
for which he won an Academy Award. Jordan said he wanted to "remind people" of who Foxx is as an actor. Michael B. Jordan, to Deadline Michael B. Jordan, to Deadline