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Coogler and Michael B. Jordan Explain the 'Sinners' Twin Scene That Tested the Director's Limits

Their new account highlights precise timing with a stand‑in twin and a tricky car‑to‑bushes setup in the period horror now streaming on HBO Max.

Overview

  • On Entertainment Weekly’s Awardist podcast, Ryan Coogler described staging a driving sequence into bushes that required repeated passes and split‑second timing.
  • Michael B. Jordan said he worked with twin double Percy Bell, directing him to match timing so Jordan could perform and react as each brother.
  • Coogler emphasized that the twins move differently—even in how they drive and exit the car—demanding choreography that set strict rules for blocking and coverage.
  • The film is a vampire horror set in early‑1930s Mississippi and is available to stream on HBO Max.
  • Deadline reports the Warner Bros. release is nominated for seven Golden Globes, including Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Motion Picture — Drama.