Michael B. Jordan is riding high after a standout 2025 and is poised for an even more impressive 2026. His performance in the critically acclaimed film "Sinners" has already positioned him as a strong contender for a Best Actor Oscar nomination, where he plays dual roles as Elijah "Smoke" Moore and Elias "Stack" Moore. This year’s Best Actor category is expected to be highly competitive, but Jordan’s performance has made him one of the top names to watch.
Despite his current status as a Hollywood A-lister, Jordan’s journey to stardom was not immediate. He first gained attention in the early days of "The Wire," where he played Wallace, a 16-year-old drug dealer whose fate is tragically sealed. While this role was significant, it wasn’t until he landed the part of Vince Howard in "Friday Night Lights" that he began to gain widespread recognition. This breakthrough led to his iconic role in "Creed" and eventually to his directorial debut with "Creed III."
For fans of Michael B. Jordan, it’s natural to wonder about the projects he worked on before becoming a household name. Most of his earlier work is available for streaming, but one show stands out as particularly elusive: "The Assistants." This 2009 sitcom, which aired on The N, is not easily accessible online. What makes this show so intriguing?
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"The Assistants" was a workplace comedy set in the office of a quirky film producer named Zak Santiago. Jordan played Nate Warren, a hardworking employee who is often taken advantage of by his boss. Although all 13 episodes were produced in 2009, Jordan filmed them before he began working on "Friday Night Lights." The show’s premise involved the producer assigning bizarre tasks to his employees, and the opening credits reveal a scene where Jordan dances in a dress shirt and black socks without pants in a parking lot. This moment is undeniably awkward, but it’s far less dramatic than some of the other situations he faced.
There is a short clip of Jordan in the show available on Vimeo, offering a glimpse into the humor of the series. One episode features the office bully losing her lease and moving in with Nate and his co-worker Danny. This arrangement quickly turns chaotic, showcasing the show’s comedic style. The humor is broad, which aligns with the show’s creators, Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi, known for their work on "The Adventures of Pete & Pete."
While "The Assistants" may not have been a massive hit, it remains an interesting piece of Jordan’s early career. The show received only one review on Rotten Tomatoes, which praised it as a lighthearted comedy. For fans and collectors, the absence of the full series online is a disappointment, but there is hope that it might eventually resurface on a streaming platform.
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