Chadwick Boseman's 'Black Panther' character T'Challa 'will not' be recast, Marvel exec says

Chadwick Boseman will posthumously make a number of appearances as his Black Panther character T’Challa in Disney’s What If…?Marvel boss Kevin Feige has revealed the late actor – who passed away in August aged 43 following a secret four-year battle with colon cancer – recorded “numerous episodes” of the Disney+ show, admitting his appearances are “very moving”.He told Emmy Magazine: “(Boseman) came in about four times and recorded numerous episodes.

It’s been more than a year since last year’s “Avengers: Endgame” and its coda, “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” Those two stories wrapped up what is affectionately called the “Infinity Saga.” But since then, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have yet to see an official return to the MCU.

During Disney‘s recent, massive shareholder’s presentation, a trailer for the upcoming Marvel animated show “What If…?” a scene showed T’Challa, prompting questions of whether Marvel had replaced the voice of Chadwick Boseman following his passing earlier this year. Now, head Marvel honcho, Kevin Feige confirms Boseman did record lines for “numerous episodes” of the show.

You could argue that the biggest, most shocking announcement from the dozens of projects covered during last week’s Disney Investors Presentation was the unveiling of Patty Jenkins’ upcoming “Star Wars” feature film, ‘Rogue Squadron.’ While films from Taika Waititi, Kevin Feige, and J.D.

Marvel have confirmed that a new Fantastic Four movie is on the way.Announced by Kevin Feige on Disney‘s Investor’s Day yesterday (December 11), the new Fantastic Four movie will be directed by Spider-Man: Homecoming director Jon Watts.Following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, Feige had previously announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con that a new Fantastic Four offering would be on the way.Now, Feige confirmed the news although there were no details on time scale or expected release

(CNN)The legacy of the character Black Panther will continue on -- but not with someone new in the iconic role.

Fans of Disney, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Star Wars had an embarrassment of riches to pour over yesterday. During the 2020 Investor Day presentation for The Walt Disney Company, creative forces Kevin Feige, Kathleen Kennedy, and more, were on hand to tease out much of what’s coming in the next few years.

Disney and Marvel have confirmed plans for the upcoming movie Black Panther 2! Chadwick Boseman, the star of the first Black Panther movie, tragically passed away earlier this year and his role as T’Challa will not be recast for the upcoming sequel. “Black Panther 2, opening July 8, 2022, is being written & directed by Ryan Coogler.

Black Panther II but decided not to recast Chadwick Boseman’s character, T’Challa, out of respect for the late actor.“Chadwick Boseman was an immensely talented actor and an inspirational individual who affected all of our lives,” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said during his Disney Investor Day presentation on Thursday, December 10.

Black Panther 2 after the actor’s death, Marvel has confirmed.Kevin Feige, Chief Creative Officer for Marvel Studios, confirmed the news at Disney’s Investor Day yesterday (December 10), per Variety.Boseman’s performance as the titular hero and king of Wakanda “transcends any iteration of the character,” Feige said.

Tonight at the Walt Disney Investors Day, Kevin Feige, president, Marvel Studios, and chief creative officer, Marvel, shared plans for the expansion and future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “The Cinematic Universe weaves storylines, heroes, and villains across 23 feature films to date.

The follow-up to the hugely successful “Captain Marvel“ got a massive update today as well as “Candyman” director Nina DaCosta was confirmed by Kevin Feige along with the main cast of “Captain Marvel 2.” READ MORE: Marvel Reveals New Animated ‘What If’ Trailer & A Sneak Peek Look At ‘Ms. Marvel’ Series Joining Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers will be Iman Vellani, who plays Kamala Khan in Disney+’s upcoming series, “Ms.

2020 has been a barren land for MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying highly-anticipated projects. However, worry not as Kevin Feige proved to be a literal Santa Claus at the recently held Disney Investor Day.

The rumors were true! A “Fantastic Four” reboot is now officially in active development at Marvel Studios. Kevin Feige has announced that “Spider-Man: Homecoming” director Jon Watts will be the one to helm Marvel’s first family in a brand new reboot set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Deadline reported.Boseman died Aug.

Marvel Studios brought their A-Game to the Disney Investor Day 2020 event as they seemingly were holding back a bunch of stuff we have to assume they wanted to show at San Diego Comic-Con 2020 before the convention was ultimately canceled due to the pandemic. However, this meant that Kevin Feige likely had a lot more on his hands to share with fans had they already done a Marvel panel over the summer.

Marvel Studios announced slew of confirmations for their upcoming slate of comic book adaptations — including news that they are in very early development on a “Fantastic Four” movie and that Christian Bale has joined the MCU — but the biggest among them were the decisions made for the Wakanda universe.

Disney’s news-packed Investor Day provided first glimpse at Loki, Marvel’s upcoming series starring Tom Hiddleston as the trickster demi-god and brother to Thor.