After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman in August, fans had speculated about how Marvel would move forward with Black Panther 2.
While discussing the highly-anticipated new series WandaVision, Marvel Studios president reiterated reports that they will not use a CG Chadwick Boseman, or re-cast another actor as T’challa, via Deadline.
Disney first revealed the news during their expansive Disney Investor Day program, though Feige, 47, revealed new details in this interview.
Tragic: After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman in August, fans had speculated about how Marvel would move forward with Black Panther 2
Kevin speaks: While discussing the highly-anticipated new series WandaVision, Marvel Studios president reiterated reports that they will not use a CG Chadwick Boseman, or re-cast another actor as T’challa, via Deadline
‘So much of the comics and that first movie is the world of Wakanda. Wakanda is a place to further explore with characters and different subcultures,’ Feige began.
‘This was always and initially the primary focus of the next story. We’re not going to have a CG Chadwick and we’re not recasting T’Challa,’ Feige reiterated.
The producer and studio president added that Black Panther writer-director Ryan Coogler, ‘is working very hard right now on the script with all the respect and love and genius that he has, which gives us great solace.’
Wakanda: ‘So much of the comics and that first movie is the world of Wakanda. Wakanda is a place to further explore with characters and different subcultures,’ Feige began
Working hard: The producer and studio president added that Black Panther writer-director Ryan Coogler, ‘is working very hard right now on the script with all the respect and love and genius that he has, which gives us great solace’
He added their plans for the sequel was, ‘always about furthering the mythology and the inspiration of Wakanda.’
‘There’s also the task of honoring and respecting the ongoing learnings and teachings from Chad as well,’ Feige added.
Boseman passed away from Stage IV colon cancer in August, which was first diagnosed back in 2016 though it was never publicly disclosed until after his death.
Wakanda inspiration: He added their plans for the sequel was, ‘always about furthering the mythology and the inspiration of Wakanda’
Passed away: Boseman passed away from Stage IV colon cancer in August, which was first diagnosed back in 2016 though it was never publicly disclosed until after his death
Black Panther was a massive global hit at the box office in 2018, earning $700.4 million domestic, the highest-grossing movie at the domestic box office, and $1.34 billion worldwide, second only to Avengers: Infinity War ($2.04 billion) that year.
Boseman played T’challa, son of the former king of Wakanda T’chaka (John Kani), who takes over the throne and faces new threats from many directions.
The all-star cast also includes Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi and Winston Duke as M’Baku.
Co-stars: The all-star cast also includes Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Danai Gurira as Okoye (above right), Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi and Winston Duke as M’Baku
While Feige revealed details about Black Panther 2, he was quite coy when asked about the release strategy for Black Widow, or if Marvel will bring back now-canceled Netflix shows Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist.
Black Widow was initially slated for release on May 1 when it was pushed out of its date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While many movies like Artemis Fowl and Soul were simply moved over to Disney Plus, it seems the studio may be waiting for theaters to open back up again to release Black Panther, but Feige would not comment.
Coy: While Feige revealed details about Black Panther 2, he was quite coy when asked about the release strategy for Black Widow, or if Marvel will bring back now-canceled Netflix shows Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist
