LOS ANGELES (UK) – Chadwick Boseman’s lead role in the superhero movie sequel to “Black Panther” will not be recast following the actor’s death, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige said on Thursday.
Feige told a Disney presentation for investors that Boseman’s performance as the proud Black leader of the fictional land of Wakanda was considered legendary. It was added that the actor would not be replaced.
Feige said the sequel would celebrate Boseman’s legacy and will continue to “explore the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film.”
“Black Panther” executive producer Victoria Alonso was quoted as telling Argentine newspaper Clarin in a November interview that the filmmakers were taking time for coming to a conclusion as to how to continue the story.
Boseman’s final film, drama “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” will be out on Netflix on December 18.