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Late actor Chadwick Boseman made his MCU debut in 2016 with the box office hitCaptain America: Civil War.He took up the mantle of the Black Panther and then later in his own solo movie of the same title, he was adorned as the King of Wakanda. Boseman’s role as King T’Challa madeBlack PantherMarvel’s highest grossing movie of all time beforeSpider – Man: No Way Home.
After the untimely passing of the actor, everyone including his family, the cast, crew, friends and fans all around the world were devasted. He had been battling with cancer throughout his run within the franchise and unfortunately he is no longer with us.
Black Panther: Wakanda Foreveris set to be the conclusion of Marvel’s Phase 4 and is a most awaited movie with the representation and portrayal of culture as shown by Ryan Coogler.
The Difficulty Of Moving On For Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Marvel seemed to be in a dilemma on how to move forward after the passing ofChadwick Boseman. The decision of whether or not to recast the role of King T’Challa or to make a sequel at all was put forward. However in the end it was chosen to let Boseman hold his title of Black Panther and instead make a movie to honor his legacy.
The movie is to now be a tribute to the character and the late actor. Although this may have seemed to be the most difficult decision to make, the cast as well asRyan Cooglersay that it was actually Chadwick Boseman himself who pushed them to make the sequel without him.
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The Cast Found Their Motivation To Move Forward With Chadwick Boseman’s Words
ActressLetitia Wrightsays that she found it immensely difficult to find motivation while grieving the lost of Boseman, who was like a brother to her. With the success thatBlack Pantherhad gotten, it was imminent for them to move to the sequel however for the actress playing Shuri, it was a pain to be on the set without her brother.
“It was something that I was battling for like months. And the confidence that Ryan felt [after] he heard Chadwick give him that gentle push forward to continue, and the way that Ryan would express that was bigger than all of us, and Chad would’ve wanted us to continue really encouraged me.”
Wright stated that Ryan Coogler heard Boseman give him a push forward to make the movie without him and that was enough for him and the cast to go forward with the sequel in his memory.
See Also:“You got this”: Letitia Wright Claims She Could Hear Chadwick Boseman Talking to Her While Filming Black Panther 2
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever To Have Chadwick Boseman’s Presence
Seeing how hugeBlack Pantherwas, the sequel grows even more in hype. After the critical decisions taken by Ryan Coogler, fans are even more curious about the direction they have chosen to take the story in.
After the news that King T’Challa would indeed not be recast, it was made clear that we could feel both his and Chadwick Boseman’s presence throughout the movie. He would be a major part of the movie and it would represent his legacy and the character that he so beautifully brought to life.
Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverwill hit the theatres on 22nd November 2022.
See Also:“We’ve Lost Our Brother”- Letitia Wright Details The Overwhelming Journey of Making Wakanda Forever Without Chadwick Boseman
Source:The Direct
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