‘Black Panther’ Fans Petition To Recast Chadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa

who died last August of colon cancer.Although “Black Widow,” starring Scarlett Johansson, will become the first Marvel film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ (for an extra charge) on July 9 this year, the three-minute trailer emphasized the importance of the in-person movie-going experience. The video showed a rousing crowd’s reaction to the 2019 opening night screening of “Avengers: Endgame,” which went on to gross $2.797 billion worldwide.

fans rejoice! A title for the highly anticipated sequel has been announced in addition to the July 8, 2022 release date. On Monday, the Marvel Cinematic Universe revealed that the upcoming sequel to the 2018 film will be titled The MCU shared the news in a dramatic new trailer teasing a host of upcoming projects includingon July 9, on Sept. 3, on Nov.

While Chadwick Boseman's untimely passing still feels afresh in everyone's minds, Black Panther 2 will soon kickstart production in Atlanta. With the storyline kept strictly under wraps, MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) fans wonder what direction the second instalment will take especially with Chadwick's heavy absence.

Black Panther franchise for its upcoming sequel.Jordan’s character, the villainous Erik Killmonger, died at the end of the first film, but as with many comic book stories resurrection is a common occurrence. With that said, fans have long been speculating that the Without Remorse actor might make a comeback.That speculation has grown even greater following the death of Chadwick Boseman, who played T’Challa in the Marvel film.

Unlike many of her other “Black Panther” alums, Lupita Nyong’o has yet to appear in another MCU film other than the original 2018 Oscar-nominated feature. But that said, she’s going to return to the franchise for “Black Panther 2,” though the experience is going to be very different with the loss of the lead actor, Chadwick Boseman.

“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman will forever be immortalized outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

TMZ, Derrick Boseman said his brother would have been the first to wish Hopkins the best following his Sunday night win. The late actor would have seen winning an Oscar as an achievement but never an “obsession” said Boseman, adding that he felt all the shortlisted actors were worthy of the award.

Oscars upsets are always divisive, but a LOT of people took this one personally.

#Oscars win and pays tribute to fellow Best Actor nominee, Chadwick Boseman. pic.

READ MORE: Olivia Colman talks 'heartbreaking' Anthony Hopkins moment at OscarsThe late actor faced competition from Riz Ahmed, Gary Oldman, Steven Yeun and winner Anthony Hopkins. Fans of the show have since expressed their anger at the pair being snubbed.

The 93rd Academy Awards were held on April 25, 2021, and as always, it was a star-studded evening. Despite going through several changes this year owing to the pandemic, the prestigious ceremony was held with equal fervour as they celebrated the best of cinema.

Chadwick Boseman was beaten to the Best Actor award at this year’s Oscars by Sir Anthony Hopkins. Boseman had long been the favourite to receive the award for his posthumous performance in the August Wilson adaptation Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, but the Academy ultimately recognised Hopkins for his turn in The Father.

Chadwick Boseman was beaten to the Best Actor award at this year’s Oscars by Sir Anthony Hopkins. Boseman had long been the favourite to receive the award for his posthumous performance in the August Wilson adaptation Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, but the Academy ultimately recognised Hopkins for his turn in The Father.

2021 Oscars after he was snubbed from receiving the Best Actor award for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”Anthony Hopkins won the prestigious award for his role in the drama “The Father.” However, the 83-year-old actor was unable to attend the ceremony itself despite winning the honor, over Boseman, who passed away from cancer at 43 in August.Many fans took to Twitter to express their anger and sadness over the “Black Panther” star’s shocking loss.One fan tweeted, “Chadwick Boseman didn’t win the

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom—from the Screen Actors Guild Award to the Golden Globe. His widow, Simone Ledward Boseman, accepted on his behalf at every turn.

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.

Chadwick Boseman's friends and former co-stars are paying tribute to the indelible mark left by the late actor's life and legacy in a new Netflix special. features interviews with Spike Lee, Viola Davis, Danai Gurira and more of the performers and directors who worked alongside Boseman during his celebrated career.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Spain’s Black Panther Films and Chile’s Invercine Prods.

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.