Months after filming wrapped in Atlanta, Marvel Studios gives us a peek of the highly anticipated movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The emotional footage shows the film’s lead characters in various states of chaos, but also melancholy.
The big reveal from Marvel Studios was part of the company’s phase 5 production preview at San Diego’s Comic-Con.
Emotional Trailer Shows Wakanda Post-T’Challa
One of the more stirring moments is a mural of King T’Challa, the late 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 plot was able to move around T’Challa, Marvel had to be very careful.
Speaking in 2021 at a fan event in Los Angeles, Marvel exec Kevin Feige said, “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.”
Where Was Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Filmed?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was filmed in various parts of the United States and Puerto Rico. Major production was done just outside Atlanta at Trilith Studios, as well as around Georgia, including in Brunswick at the Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Just like the first Black Panther film, Tyler Perry Studios was also used for some key scenes.
In addition to Atlanta and the Vulcan Materials quarry in Stockbridge, Georgia, some landscapes in Massachusetts also appeared in the film.
When Will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Be Released?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 11, 2022. Marvel has set a strict schedule for its Phase Five production slates and it is betting big that Black Panther 2 will win the Christmas movie season.
Let’s take a look at the first trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
When Did Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Film?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever began auditions and casting calls in July 2021 and ran into the late-year holidays. Production stopped due to a COVID outbreak on the set as well as an injury to star Letitia Wright.
But in January 2022, production and filming was allowed to resume. In March, filming wrapped, although some post-production continued for a while.
Final Word
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.
