The tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman
late last year shocked the world, leaving Marvel Studios to reshape the direction of the
Black Panther
franchise. Marvel took some time to map out the next move for the Wakandan sequel to give way for
heartfelt tributes from Boseman’s co-stars and friends
.
The first wave of information about
Black Panther 2
surfaced during Disney Investor Day when
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Boseman will not be recast
for the role of T’Challa. Instead, the sequel will focus on exploring
“the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film.”
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Despite that huge reveal, plot details of
Black Panther 2
remain scarce, but a new reveal from a mind-blowing sizzle reel from Marvel changed everything. In the video, it was unveiled that
the sequel will be entitled
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
.
This development sent shockwaves through social media, earning positive reception from fans everywhere. Now, a major star from the first
Black Panther
film has shared his reaction to the sequel’s newly unveiled title.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN REACTS TO BLACK PANTHER 2 TITLE
Marvel
In an interview with
Variety
, Michael B. Jordan shared his reaction to the newly-revealed title for the
Black Panther
sequel,
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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The actor admitted that he liked the change while also praising Marvel Studios for trying to figure out how to move forward with the sequel without the late Chadwick Boseman:
“Nice. Awesome. I like that… Marvel does great, amazing work and the characters are awesome. We all took a hit with the loss of Chadwick, so for them trying to figure out how to move forward, I know it’s not an easy thing to do. So the fact that they settled on a title and figuring out this story, I think is truly incredible. If anybody could figure it out, it’s Ryan Coogler and Kevin Feige.”
Meanwhile, Variety also pointed out that the recently-released sizzle reel from Marvel Studios showcased footage of him and Boseman together while Stan Lee is heard saying in voiceover,
“That man next to you, he’s your brother.”
Upon admitting that he still hasn’t seen the video, here’s what Jordan had to say about that moment:
“Wow. Stan Lee saying that? I got to check it out.”
WAKANDA FOREVER, KILLMONGER
Jordan is one of the breakout stars of 2018’s
Black Panther
, and the fact that he likes the new title should add more excitement for the sequel.
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The actor’s praise towards sequel director Ryan Coogler and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is understandable, especially after the narrative of the first film anchored its success.
The trust that Jordan has in Coogler and Feige goes to show that
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
is in good hands. The actor’s statement also echoes
earlier remarks of sequel star Lupita Nyong’o
, with the actress saying that Coogler’s plan
“very much honors”
Boseman and his legacy.
Placing ‘Wakanda Forever’ in the title of the
Black Panther
sequel is a significant move because it encapsulates the central symbol of the Wakandan culture. In addition, it also delivers a strong tribute to Boseman’s impact on the Black community, essentially creating a sense of longevity along the way.
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It is unknown how the narrative of
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
will go down, but signs point that the sequel will be a noteworthy successor to the first film.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
is set to premiere in theaters on July 8, 2022.
The tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman
late last year shocked the world, leaving Marvel Studios to reshape the direction of the
Black Panther
franchise. Marvel took some time to map out the next move for the Wakandan sequel to give way for
heartfelt tributes from Boseman’s co-stars and friends
.
The first wave of information about
Black Panther 2
surfaced during Disney Investor Day when
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Boseman will not be recast
for the role of T’Challa. Instead, the sequel will focus on exploring
“the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film.”
ADVERTISEMENT
Despite that huge reveal, plot details of
Black Panther 2
remain scarce, but a new reveal from a mind-blowing sizzle reel from Marvel changed everything. In the video, it was unveiled that
the sequel will be entitled
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
.
This development sent shockwaves through social media, earning positive reception from fans everywhere. Now, a major star from the first
Black Panther
film has shared his reaction to the sequel’s newly unveiled title.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN REACTS TO BLACK PANTHER 2 TITLE
In an interview with
Variety
, Michael B. Jordan shared his reaction to the newly-revealed title for the
Black Panther
sequel,
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The actor admitted that he liked the change while also praising Marvel Studios for trying to figure out how to move forward with the sequel without the late Chadwick Boseman:
Meanwhile, Variety also pointed out that the recently-released sizzle reel from Marvel Studios showcased footage of him and Boseman together while Stan Lee is heard saying in voiceover,
“That man next to you, he’s your brother.”
Upon admitting that he still hasn’t seen the video, here’s what Jordan had to say about that moment:
“Nice. Awesome. I like that… Marvel does great, amazing work and the characters are awesome. We all took a hit with the loss of Chadwick, so for them trying to figure out how to move forward, I know it’s not an easy thing to do. So the fact that they settled on a title and figuring out this story, I think is truly incredible. If anybody could figure it out, it’s Ryan Coogler and Kevin Feige.”
WAKANDA FOREVER, KILLMONGER
Jordan is one of the breakout stars of 2018’s
Black Panther
, and the fact that he likes the new title should add more excitement for the sequel.
“Wow. Stan Lee saying that? I got to check it out.”
The actor’s praise towards sequel director Ryan Coogler and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is understandable, especially after the narrative of the first film anchored its success.
The trust that Jordan has in Coogler and Feige goes to show that
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
is in good hands. The actor’s statement also echoes
earlier remarks of sequel star Lupita Nyong’o
, with the actress saying that Coogler’s plan
“very much honors”
Boseman and his legacy.
Placing ‘Wakanda Forever’ in the title of the
Black Panther
sequel is a significant move because it encapsulates the central symbol of the Wakandan culture. In addition, it also delivers a strong tribute to Boseman’s impact on the Black community, essentially creating a sense of longevity along the way.
It is unknown how the narrative of
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
will go down, but signs point that the sequel will be a noteworthy successor to the first film.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
is set to premiere in theaters on July 8, 2022.
