Hollywood's Michael B. Jordan: From Creed Punches to Cherries Owner and Fresh Oscar Winner

Imagine nailing a Hollywood double: starring in a smash-hit horror flick as twin brothers, then pocketing the Best Actor Oscar. That's exactly what Michael B. Jordan has pulled off. But here's the kicker – the bloke's also a part-owner of AFC Bournemouth, the plucky Cherries battling it out in the Premier League.

As reported by Joe Mewis at FourFourTwo, Jordan jumped into the Bournemouth ownership stakes back in 2022, joining Bill Foley's Black Knight FC consortium. Far from being a armchair investor, he's been hands-on, turning up at matches and even sketching out a custom kit for pre-season jaunts last term.

Oscar Night Steals the Show (While Cherries Grind Out a Point)

This weekend, Bournemouth scraped a 0-0 draw at Burnley – solid away grit on a dreary day. But Jordan had bigger fish to fry. Stateside, he scooped the gong for his roles as identical twins Elijah ‘Smoke’ and Elias ‘Stack’ Moore in the period chiller Sinners.

He edged out heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, and Ethan Hawke. Sinners nabbed four awards total at the glitzy LA bash. No wonder he skipped the Turf Moor trek – priorities, eh?

In his speech, the 39-year-old star gushed: "Thank you to everyone betting on me. I'll keep stepping up." Cheeky nod to Foley's punting background? We'll never know, but it had the room chuckling. Pity there wasn't a shoutout to the Vitality Stadium faithful.

Why Bournemouth? Jordan Spills the Beans

Jordan's no stranger to the beautiful game. Chat to his Creed sparring partner Tony Bellew back in 2023, and he laid it out on the pod. Teaming with Foley – a sharp Vegas bigwig – plus pals Nullah Sarker and Bryce Sheldon, they eyed English football.

"We chewed it over for a year," he reckoned. Bournemouth ticked the boxes: top-flight action, fighting spirit, top-notch culture. "Talented lads, good eggs – a franchise we could nudge over the line."

Fast-forward, and the Cherries are mid-table scrappers under the new gaffer. Jordan's input? That bespoke kit was a fan hit, blending Hollywood flair with south coast vibes. Picture it: red-and-black threads with a cinematic twist. Proper cool.

A Premier League Owners' Club Like No Other

The Premier League ownership circus is wild – oil barons, airlines, even Americans with deep pockets. Jordan slots in as the showbiz wildcard. Remember Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney turning Wrexham into a Netflix sensation? This feels like that, but Premier League polish.

Bournemouth fans must be buzzing. Their minority owner isn't just loaded; he's got Critics’ Choice and Actors Awards in the bag too. As the season ramps up, will we see him pitchside more? Maybe even in the away end, dodging the rain at Burnley?

For now, raise a pint to MJ. From Vitality roars to Dolby Theatre applause, the man's living the dream. Cherries supporters: you've got an Oscar winner in your corner. That's not half bad when you're chasing that elusive top-half finish.

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