Hollywood Gold SINNERS: How Ryan Coogler Gave Michael B. Jordan a Twin
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May 21, 2025 Kenneth Yu, a talented line producer known for his can-do attitude, shares fascinating insights from the making of 'Sinners,' directed by Ryan Coogler. He reveals the challenges of filming in Louisiana, including the onset chaos and building entire sets in remote locations. Yu discusses the technical wizardry involved in filming Michael B. Jordan as twins and the collaborative spirit on set. His stories highlight the film's journey, creativity, and the balance between commercial success and meaningful storytelling.
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Filming Michael B. Jordan as Twins
- Shooting Michael B. Jordan as twins required meticulous camera programming and costume changes.
- Every shot needed precise camera movement repetition and complicated interactions like cigarette hand-offs.
Impact of Large Film Formats
- Using IMAX and 65mm film formats vastly increased production complexity and equipment requirements.
- Camera weight, cost, and sound made setups slower and required highly coordinated teams.
Building the Juke Joint Set
- The juke joint set was built in the middle of a swamp on an overgrown, abandoned golf course.
- Production crews cleared land, laid gravel roads, and created a practical set for filming.
