Why Actor Michael B. Jordan Is Betting Big on Esports

Michael B. Jordan is known for his genre-spanning film and TV career, but now the SAG award-winning actor is joining the world of video gaming. On Sunday, Jordan participated in a match at the “Call of Duty League Home Series” event in Downtown LA. The day was dominated by back-to-back esports competitions, with a break for a star-studded friendly exhibition match. Jordan played alongside esports broadcaster Miles Ross, and the two competed against Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley and actor Andrew Bachelor, better known as King Bach. Jordan and Ross’ quick reflexes ensured they won the match 5-0. Also Read: Why Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Riot Games Has New Life Jordan told TheWrap he’s been a gamer since around 1997, when the first-person shooter based on the James Bond film “GoldenEye” was released for the Nintendo 64. “Going back to ‘Doom’ on the PC in computer science class, I think from there on forward the first-person shooter has always been a part of my life,” Jordan said, adding he’s played “Call of Duty” since the first release by game publisher Activision in 2003. A lifelong passion for gaming prompted Jordan, who grew up in Newark, New Jersey, to...

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