A new chapter in storytelling from Jordan, useful context for a fan following his creative journey.
Michael B. Jordan's Next Act Story flow and key facts
Michael B. Jordan is expanding his creative footprint as a producer with three new Prime Video series announced at Amazon's 2026 upfront event. The projects include 'The Greatest,' a biographical series about Muhammad Ali authorized by the Ali estate and featuring young actor Jaalen Best in the lead role. Lonnie Ali appeared alongside Jordan to endorse the project. The second series, 'Delphi,' is a 'Creed' spinoff developed with frequent collaborator Ryan Coogler, with production set to begin in Los Angeles on May 18 under showrunner Marco Ramirez. The third project is the long-gestating TV adaptation of Rebecca Yarros' bestselling 'Fourth Wing,' part of the 'Empyrean' fantasy-romance book series. Jordan's production company, Outlier Society, acquired the rights before the first novel's 2023 release and brought it to Amazon. The series will be executive produced by Yarros, Jordan, Meredith Averill, and Lisa Joy, who will also direct the first episode.
Facts
- Michael B. Jordan announced three new TV series he's producing for Prime Video at Amazon's 2026 upfront event.
- ‘The Greatest’ is a Muhammad Ali biographical series, authorized by the Ali estate, with Lonnie Ali consulting and Jaalen Best cast as Ali.
- ‘Delphi,’ a ‘Creed’ spinoff co-developed with Ryan Coogler, begins production in Los Angeles on May 18, 2026.
- ‘Fourth Wing,’ based on Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling romantasy novel, has been ordered to series with Yarros, Jordan, Meredith Averill, and Lisa Joy as executive producers.
- Outlier Society acquired the rights to ‘The Empyrean’ book series before ‘Fourth Wing’ was published in May 2023.
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