Ryan Coogler is an award-winning African-American director, screenwriter, and producer. He is notable for directing Black Panther and Wakanda Forever. He has four NAACP Image Awards and four Black Reel Awards. As well as a Nomination for Best Picture for the Academy Award. He usually casts Michael B. Jordan in his works. He directed the Creed sequels, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Space Jam: A New Legacy.