We’ve got a fresh perspective on the insight into not bringing the character of T’Challa back to Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever.
MCU VP of Development Nate Moore told Van Lathan Jr. on his podcast that T’Challa won’t be returning. “We couldn’t do it.”
This is big news because while everyone knew that the death of Chadwick Boseman meant that he wouldn’t be returning, some reasoned that T’Challa could be recast. But Moore makes it pretty final in how he explains what the Marvel Cinematic Universe had to think about.
Will T’Challa Be Back For Black Panther 2?
“I would say that the chances that you see T’Challa — you will not see T’Challa in the MCU universe.,” Moore said, adding that the conversation about it with director Ryan Coogler was “minutes” rather than hours or days.
“I think we all feel so much of T’Challa on the screen .. is tied to Chadwick’s performance,” Moore said. “At no point did we consider recasting. So the challenge of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is telling the story without T’Challa and I think it’s a challenge we’re up for.”
Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is one of Marvel’s most eagerly anticipated movies. Marvel Studios is filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting calls have already began as well. The movie’s producers began production in July 2021.
While we have been privy to a few details about the movie,, such as the debut of the Sub-Mariner and plot rewrites, there is still a lot to know! The most recent news is that I May Destroy You star Michaela Coel has joined the movie, according to Variety.
With that being said, here is what we know about Wakanda Forever.
Let’s look into that and more details from what will surely be a blockbuster film from Marvel Studios.
Black Panther 2 Wakanda Forever: Here’s Everything We Know
Black Panther 2 is set to move on without the lead actor for King T’Challa, Chadwick Boseman, who succumbed to cancer in summer 2020. Since then, fans have wondered how the epic African superhero tale will go on.
As for how the film will deal, Marvel is careful to pay tribute where appropriate.
Speaking recently at a fan event in Los Angeles, Marvel exec Kevin Feige says, “It’s clearly very emotional without Chad,” according to Variety. “But everyone is also very excited to bring the world of Wakanda back to the public and back to the fans. We’re going to do it in a way that would make Chad proud.”
The Atlanta-filmed movie broke records when it was released in 2018, becoming the first in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with an African-American lead.
When Will Black Panther 2 Be Released?
Marvel Studios has revealed that Black Panther 2 will be released on July 8, 2022. The film also now has an official name: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Much has been said about the role of Shuri (Letitia Wright) and how she could become the next Black Panther for continuity’s sake, but Marvel has yet to reveal how it will be handled.
Will Chadwick Boseman Appear In Black Panther Sequel?
Moore confirmed that Boseman won’t appear in the film, but earlier, Marvel had repeated that Boseman’s likeness will not appear in CGI or any form, which is something the cast feels strongly about, including director Ryan Coogler.
Cast member Lupita Nyong’o told Yahoo Entertainment “And his idea, the way which he has reshaped the second movie is so respectful of the loss we’ve all experienced as a cast and as a world. So it feels spiritually and emotionally correct to do this. And hopefully, what I do look forward to, is getting back together and honoring what he started with us and holding his light through it. Because he left us a lot of light that we’re still going to be bathing in. I know that for sure.”
Will Michael B. Jordan Appear In Black Panther 2?
One of the standout performances in the first film was Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger character. Although Killmonger died at the end of the movie, there’s a slight chance he could come back.
Here’s what Jordan told Jess Cagle’s SiriusXM show: ““I’m gonna have to go with a solid 2. I didn’t want to go zero! Never say never. I can’t predict the future.”
Will Namor Be In Black Panther 2?
What Will Be The Plot Of Black Panther 2?
According to CBR.com, the plot for Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever has leaked. Here’s what they report:
Both Wakanda and Atlantis are hidden civilizations with advanced technology and increased militaristic abilities that decided to separate themselves from the rest of the world for their own safety, and in a way, out of fear. Wakanda feared that their technology would be abused. Atlantis feared that surface dwellers would come and desecrate the mythical city just as they did so many years ago. And yet their fears escalate even further when these two once-hidden nations clash with each other. Wakanda and Atlantis have a shockingly intertwined history. Wakanda is the only county in the world with access to vibranium. However, rumors of its power spread throughout the world, and Namor’s human father was sent searching for this rare material in Antartica…”
Who Has Been Cast In Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever?
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”17″ display=”basic_imagebrowser”]The cast of Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever continues to grow. But here is who we know is in the movie so far.
- Danai Gurira
- Letitia Wright
- Angela Bassett
- Winston Duke
- Lupita Nyong’o
- Florence Kasumba
- Michaela Coel
Black Panther 2: Here’s What We Know
Director: Ryan Coogler will be back at the helm after negotiating with Marvel that Boseman not be brought back via CGI special effects.
Filming Date: Filming is set for July 2021 and will last for most of the second half of the year. You can expect Atlanta casting calls to pop up for that duration as well.
Release Date: Black Panther 2 will be released on July 8, 2022.
Black Panther: It still remains to be seen if Shuri will don the Black Panther suit for the sequel, although it’s hard not to imagine her in the role.
Black Panther 2 Cast: Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright are confirmed for Wakanda Forever, although their roles in the context of the plot are not quite clear. Angela Bassett, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong’o and Florence Kasumba all figure to be included, but there’s no confirmation yet.
Antagonist: Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta of Netflix’s Narcos: Mexico, fame is set to play Namor the Sub-Mariner, a possible villain of the movie.
Meanwhile, Boseman has been immortalized in the film industry as well as by Disney for his contributions to film and the MCU. Here’s a tribute that sums it up nicely.
Black Panther 2 Auditions 2021
Black Panther 2 has began auditions and casting calls as July production commences. Marvel movies have a strong affinity for working in Pinewood Studios, which has been rebranded as Trilith Studios. That’s where Black Panther 2‘s production has set up shop.
No matter what happens, we know that Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever will be an instant hit and bring even further spotlight to Atlanta as the new center of the moviemaking universe.