A Journal for Jordan is a beautiful yet heartbreaking true story of love and loss — and a story of this magnitude requires a strong cast. From movie and TV veterans to up-and-coming stars, A Journal for Jordan features a well-rounded cast that brings an incredible story to life on the screen. Here is a complete guide to the cast and characters of A Journal for Jordan.
Before his deployment to Bagdhad, First Sgt. Charles M. King (Michael B. Jordan) decided to create a journal that would guide his son through life in the circumstance he didn't return home. Unfortunately, First Sgt. King was killed in action on October 14, 2006, after his vehicle drove over an IED. By the time of his death, King had amassed 200 pages of advice, fond memories, and art for his son, Jordan.
Based on the memoir A Journal for Jordan: A Story of Love and Honor by Dana Canedy, the film adaption tells the true, heart-wrenching story of a family torn apart by war. Directed by Denzel Washington, A Journal for Jordan chronicles both the love story between First Sgt. Charles M. King and Dana Canedy as well as the couple's love for their son, Jordan.
Michael B. Jordan As 1st Sergeant Charles Monroe King
Charles M. King was a fiercely loyal soldier, father, and husband. After enlisting in the military in 1987, King dedicated himself to taking care of those who relied on him. He even denied leave from duty to attend his son's birth because his soldiers had not all taken their own leave yet. On top of being a skilled soldier, King was a trained artist, a chivalrous romantic, and a faithful Christian. King is portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, who is best known for playing Erik Killmonger in Black Panther and Adonis Johnson in the Creed films.
Chanté Adams As Dana Canedy
In the wake of King's death, Dana Canedy, King's wife, is struggling to be a single mother after losing the love of her life. As a senior editor at The New York Times, Canedy brought King's journal to life, weaving together his words with her own, painting a picture of a father their son would never get to know. Dana Canedy is played by Chanté Adams, who is known for portraying the rapper Roxanne Shante in the Netflix biopic Roxanne Roxanne.
Jalon Christian As Jordan
Everything that Charles and Dana do is for the sake of their son, Jordan. Jordan only got to meet his father once — when he was five months old — just weeks before his father was killed in action. Instead, Jordan would be raised by his mother with his father's written words to guide him through life. Jalon Christian, who plays Jordan, has previously starred in Saving Christmas and Selfie Dad and will appear in the DCEU movie, Black Adam, in 2022.
A Journal For Jordan Supporting Cast & Characters
Robert Wisdom & Tamara Tunie as Mr. & Mrs. Canedy - Wisdom and Tunie portray Mr. & Mrs. Canedy, Dana's parents. Wisdom is best known for starring in Prison Break and The Wire. Tamara Tunie is known for starring in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Vanessa Aspillaga as Robin - Vanessa Aspillaga is known for playing Manuela in Hustlers.
Susan Pourfur as Miriam - Susan Pourfur has previously appeared in Black Mirror, Scandal, and In The Heights.
Joey Brooks as Aaron Sandberg - Brooks has previously appeared in Molly's Game and Succession.