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Ryan Coogler Reflects on Grief and Legacy After Chadwick Boseman’s Death

The Black Panther director shares how completing Wakanda Forever deepened his grief and affirmed his commitment to honoring Boseman’s impact on film and culture.

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  • Ryan Coogler revealed that his 'heart broke almost even more' after realizing Chadwick Boseman would never make another movie following the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
  • Coogler described working on the sequel without Boseman as a period of 'complicated grief,' with the work providing temporary distraction from the loss.
  • The decision not to recast King T’Challa was made to honor Boseman’s legacy, with the film’s narrative addressing the character’s death directly.
  • The 2022 release of Wakanda Forever served as both a tribute to Boseman and a moment of catharsis for Coogler and audiences alike.
  • Coogler continues to uphold Boseman’s legacy in his work, including new projects beyond the Marvel franchise, such as the upcoming film Sinners starring Michael B. Jordan.