Viola Davis reveals what she didn’t know about Michael Jordan’s mother before ‘Air’
Viola Daviswho is starring in Ben Affleck– Directing the movie “The Air” on Bedayat Air Jordan Shoes, I opened up about what I learned Michael JordanDelores Jordan’s mother and her role in protecting her son’s “legacy”.
the EGOT achievement The actor’s role in the movie comes after MJ asked Davis to play his mother in the movie “Air,” Affleck revealed to The Hollywood Reporter in a profile posted Thursday.
davis, In an interview with the publicationshe reflected on the importance of motherhood and Deloris Jordan’s ability to go to bat for her son.
“Mothers are the most important figures in anyone’s life, so I was very flattered and deeply touched to be asked to play Michael’s mother,” Davis said.
“I know Michael Jordan but I didn’t know that Delores brokered this deal to gain him a significant stake in the shoe and thus, protect her son’s legacy. I wanted to know more about this woman who had the strength and courage to fight for her son’s value.”
Davis has indicated that she was drawn to the project due to Delores Jordan having the characteristics of an “incredible woman”.
“For Delores to have this insight and progressive vision, to stand her ground in the negotiating room—which I know can be the hardest part of the job—makes her an amazing woman,” Davis said.
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Davis’ thoughts about Delores Jordan arrive next Affleck pointed out that her character had one line in the movie at the time NBA Great request.
davis husband, Julius Tenonalongside her as the father of basketball legend James R. Jordan Sr. Up in the air.”
The film, set for release on April 5, will also star the likes of Matt Damon like Nike Sonny Vaccaro employee, Affleck as co-founder of Nike Phil Knight And Chris Tucker As cum shot at Jordan Howard White.
