Marvel Will Not Recast
Chadwick Boseman’s
‘Black Panther’ Character.
Nobody will ever take Chadwick Boseman’s
place in the ‘Black Panther’ franchise. .
Marvel Studios confirmed that the sequel,
scheduled for release on July 8, 2022, will
not feature a recast T’Challa. .
Kevin Feige made the announcement
during Disney Investor Day on Thursday,
calling Boseman’s performance “iconic.”.
(Boseman's) portrayal of T'Challa the
Black Panther is iconic and transcends any
iteration of the character in any other
medium from Marvel's past, and it's for that
reason, that we will not recast the character, Kevin Feige, via 'USA Today'.
Feige continued, saying that the
continued exploration of "the world of Wakanda"
would be in honor of Boseman’s legacy. .
To honor the legacy that Chad helped us
build through his portrayal of the king of
Wakanda, we want to continue to explore
the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and
varied characters introduced in the first film, Kevin Feige, via CNN.
Boseman died on
August 28, 2020,
after fighting a private
battle with colon cancer
for four years.