“Sinners,” “Creed,” and “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler started his career with $200,000 in student debt before his breakout success.
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00:00Before director Ryan Coogler made it big with hits like Creed and Sinners, he was $200,000
00:06deep in debt.
00:07Back in 2015, the budding filmmaker started working on Creed, which went on to make about
00:12$42 million during its opening weekend.
00:15Coogler recently told the WTF with Marc Maron podcast that while creating the movie, he
00:21was carrying $200,000 in student debt from film school.
00:25The director went on to make several more successful movies, such as Creed 2 & 3, Black
00:30Panther, and Wakanda Forever.
00:32His most recent hit, Sinners, has already grossed over $160 million worldwide.
00:38While he hasn't confirmed whether or not his student debt has been wiped clean yet, Coogler's
00:43net worth is estimated at $25 million.
00:47Well beyond worrying about a repayment plan.