A Letter to Michael B. Jordan
From a storyteller to an actor-director changing the game
Dear Mr. Jordan,
I've watched your journey from Wallace on "The Wire" to Killmonger in "Black Panther" to your directorial debut with "Creed III" with nothing short of admiration. You've consistently chosen roles and projects that combine commercial appeal with genuine substance – stories that entertain while saying something meaningful about the world we live in.
That transformative approach is why I'm reaching out about Horizon City.
An Invitation to Collaborate with Outlier Society
I've created a cyberpunk anthology universe centered around character-driven stories of identity, agency, and resistance. Horizon City explores genetically engineered individuals discovering their humanity, characters challenging corporate power structures, and people finding authentic connections in a technologically mediated world.
What makes this project different is its design as a collaborative vehicle:
- An anthology structure that welcomes different creative approaches
- A framework built for adaptation rather than rigid storytelling
- A universe that can evolve with each collaborator's vision
Your work as both an actor and director consistently brings authentic emotional depth to high-concept scenarios. From Killmonger to your directorial work on "Creed III," you've shown an unparalleled ability to create characters with both physical presence and emotional complexity – exactly the balance Horizon City strives for.
Outlier Society's mission of inclusive storytelling and meaningful representation aligns perfectly with the collaborative nature of this universe.
Why This Format Makes Sense Today
The subscription-driven entertainment landscape has created an audience hungry for rich worlds they can return to, but traditional franchises often become formulaic. Horizon City offers an alternative:
- A consistent universe with ever-changing characters and stories
- The creative freedom of anthology storytelling without starting from scratch
- A world designed to be shaped by its collaborators, not imposed upon them
I've spent years developing this universe, but I believe the most interesting versions of Horizon City will emerge through collaboration with visionary creators like yourself and companies like Outlier Society.
If you're interested in exploring how your unique approach to character-driven storytelling might shape this world, I'd be honored to share more details. This isn't about executing someone else's vision – it's an invitation to bring your perspective to a universe designed for adaptation and expansion.
With sincere admiration for your work,
-T Savo