Michael B. Jordan Is Heating Up

Creed star Jordan, 31, hangs up his boxing gloves for HBO’s remake of Fahrenheit 451 (May 19), based on Ray Bradbury’s classic novel set in a future where “firemen” burn books. Jordan plays Guy Montag, a young fireman bucking the system as he battles his mentor, fire captain Beatty (Michael Shannon). Here are five facts about the New Jersey–raised actor.

The “B” stands for Bakari, which is Swahili for “noble promise.” He claims his hidden talent is ironing. Favorite beverage: apple juice. He took tap-dance classes as a child because his parents wanted him to be well-rounded.

Jordan launched his career in 1999 in episodes of Cosby and The Sopranos.