Disney has announced that ‘T’Challa’, the role played by the late Chadwick Boseman in 2018’s hit movie “Black Panther” will not be recast in Black panther 2 as a sign of respect to the late star.
Boseman died on 22 August 2020 after secretly battling Colon cancer. He was married but had no children.
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Boseman is best known for playing T’Challa/Black Panther in 2018 film “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” and 2019′s “Avengers” Endgame.”
“Black Panther” became the first superhero movie to be nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards. It grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide.
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The superhero movie will now go ahead without the T’Challa character.
“Black Panther 2, opening July 8, 2022, is being written & directed by Ryan Coogler,” Disney’s Marvel’s studios tweeted.
“Honoring Chadwick Boseman’s legacy & portrayal of T’Challa, @MarvelStudios will not recast the character, but will explore the world of Wakanda & the rich characters introduced in the first film.”
