Disney will not recast Black Panther role after ‘iconic’ portrayal by Chadwick Boseman

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April Roach @aprilroach2811 December 2020

Disney has confirmed it will not recast the role of Black Panther after Chadwick Boseman’s “iconic” portrayal of the character.

Boseman played superhero T’Challa in the 2018 Marvel blockbuster, which was a hit for critics who praised its diversity. The film scored seven nominations at the 91st Academy Awards, including best picture.

The US actor died in August at the age of 43 following a private battle against colon cancer.

Following the announcement of his death, tributes poured in for Boseman from across the entertainment industry, with many recognising the cultural impact of Boseman’s role in Black Panther. 

Black Panther 2 is due to arrive in 2022 and fans had speculated how Disney would handle Boseman’s death.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has now confirmed the role will not be recast.

Speaking during a Disney investor event, he said Boseman’s portrayal of the character is “iconic and transcends any iteration of the character in any other medium from Marvel’s past”.

He added: “However, to honour the legacy that Chad helped us build, we want to continue to explore the world of Wakanda and all the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film.”

Black Panther was a critical and commercial success, grossing more than 1.3 billion dollars (£750 million) at the global box office and becoming the first superhero movie to be nominated for the best picture Oscar.

Writer and director Ryan Coogler is set to return for Black Panther 2, which has a release date of July 2022.

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