Black Panther 2 director Ryan Coogler opens up about filming the sequel without Chadwick Boseman

Hulu is continuing its documentary push. The streamer has landed the U.S. rights to Homeroom, a feature doc from Peter Nicks and exec produced by Ryan Coogler.

Ryan Coogler is keeping the upcoming production of  in Georgia, despite the state's new voting law. On Friday, the actor revealed his decision in a letter published by Shadow and Act, explaining that he won't be moving production and will instead support voting rights organizations. «As an African-American, and as a citizen, I oppose all attempts, explicit and otherwise, to shrink the electorate and reduce access to the ballot.

Come 25 April and Hollywood will reunite once more for the Oscars ceremony. And one name which is bound to stand out during the awards show is the late Chadwick Boseman.

"Black Panther II" will continue to film in Georgia, according to the movie’s director Ryan Coogler. The 34-year-old director made this announcement in an op-ed that was published to Shadow and Act, an online publication focused on highlighting film, television and web content from "Africa and its Diaspora." "Our film [Black Panther II] is staying in Georgia," Coogler’s statement reads.

Black Panther IIwill still film in Georgia despite the state's new, restrictive voting law.

Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has explained his decision to keep filming the upcoming sequel in Georgia despite controversial new voting laws in the state.This year, new laws were set out in Georgia which mean all voters will require ID in order to vote, a move that many believe will disproportionately harm Black and ethnic minority voters.In the wake of the laws being passed, a number of Hollywood productions have left Georgia, including Will Smith’s new slavery drama Emancipation.In a

Ryan Coogler is opening up about his decision to keep Black Panther 2 in Georgia, despite the passing of the law that restricts voting among its’ citizens.

“Black Panther II” will go ahead with filming in Georgia this summer as planned. 

Angelique Jackson Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler is denouncing Georgia’s new restrictive voting laws and explains why he will still film “Black Panther II” in the state.Coogler penned an op-ed, shared with Shadow and Act, speaking out against the controversial legislation.“The fight for full enfranchisement is fundamental to the African-American struggle in this country and to this country’s claim to functioning democracy,” Coogler wrote.

Shadow and Act.“As an African-American, I oppose all attempts, explicit and otherwise, to shrink the electorate and reduce access to the ballot,” Coogler wrote.“Our film is staying in Georgia,” Coogler added.Also Read: 'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Declines Academy Invitation: 'I Don't Buy Into This Versus That'Back in March, Georgia’s legislature and GOP governor Brian Kemp passed into law a 100-page bill that will make sweeping changes to Georgia election law, including certain

In December, Marvel Studios announced they wouldn’t recast the role of Chadwick Boseman‘s King T’Challa for the upcoming sequel out of respect for Boseman’s memory. Now, “Black Panther” fans are asking the studio to do the opposite to “honour” the late actor’s heroic legacy.

In December, Marvel Studios announced they wouldn't recast the role of Chadwick Boseman's King T'Challa for the upcoming sequel out of respect for Boseman's memory.

Proximity Media— the banner that is run by Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, among others— has expanded its footprint behind features and television, into non-fiction content, podcasting, and music. Along with Coogler, Proximity, which recently released Judas and the Black Messiah, is now headed byZinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian (Searching), Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson,RCA Records alum Archie Davis and Emmy-winning documentarian Peter Nicks (Homeroom).

Proximity Media founders Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian (Searching) have bolstered their production banner with the addition of Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, RCA Records senior veep of marketing Archie Davis and Emmy winning filmmaker Peter Nicks.

The 21st Annual Black Reel Awards took place today with Warner Bros’ rousing drama, Judas and the Black Messiah, taking the marquee Outstanding Film award. In addition, stars Daniel Kaluuya and Dominique Fishback were bestowed with the Outstanding Supporting Actor and  Outstanding Supporting Actress award, respectively. Producers Charles King, Ryan Coogler, and Shaka King become the first all-African American team to win Outstanding Picture.

Chadwick Boseman died, and his co-star, Lupita Nyong’o, says that she’s still coming to terms with the loss. During her virtual appearance on, Nyong’o opened up about what she’ll miss about starring opposite the actor when filming for the Marvel sequel commences. “He led the movie with such compassion and just presence.

Lupita Nyong’o reflecting on her late co-star Chadwick Boseman.

The 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards honours the year's best achievements in film and television performances. The one-hour, pre-taped show which is being held virtually does not have a host this year, nor the usual banquet or red carpet.

Still making his mark. Chadwick Boseman was honored at the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, April 4.