"Black Panther" star Michael B Jordan says he looks at his career like a game of chess where every move he makes contributes in turning Hollywood into a more diverse place for artistes from across the globe. Jordan has established himself as one of the most popular contemporary actors in Hollywood, courtesy his turn in the biographical drama "Fruitvale Station", the sports franchise of "Creed", Marvel Studios' blockbuster hit "Black Panther" and now "Without Remorse".

The 34-year-old actor, who made his foray into acting in 1999 with appearances in TV shows "Cosby" and "The Sopranos", had a career breakthrough in 2013 when he starred as the shooting victim Oscar Grant in filmmaker Ryan Coogler's directorial debut "Fruitvale Station". The New Jersey-native said his initial goal was to become an influential voice that can bring about some change. "Earlier in my career, I was just trying to strategise to get into a position where I could have my own production company," Jordan said. "Creed" (2015) solidified his standing in the business, prompting him to launch his banner Outlier Society with a goal to highlight diverse stories and voices. "Now having that (company) for the past five years, it was about growing that banner, building the brand of a leading man. Telling stories that need to be told, because that's where I come from," the actor told PTI in a Zoom roundtable interview with international journalists. Jordan asserted that every choice he makes as an actor or a producer is driven by reasons close to his heart.