Letitia Wright: Last News

Danai Gurira is this week’s guest in this special episode, taken from our AwardsLine magazine piece entitled ‘On My Screen‘.

EXCLUSIVE: Silence has been golden for Tamara Lawrance who, paired with Wakanda Forever’s Letitia Wright in The Silent Twins, won the best joint lead performance trophy at the recent BIFA awards. 

Black Panther filmmaker Ryan Coogler received a standing ovation as he wrapped an emotional edition of BAFTA’s David Lean lecture series in London Monday.

 EXCLUSIVE: MGM has boarded world sales rights to western Surrounded, starring Letitia Wright, Jamie Bell, Jeffrey Donovan, Brett Gelman and the late Michael K. Williams in his last movie role.

The Marvel blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever reminded in the top spot at the domestic box office for its fourth-straight week, totaling $17.6 million on what was a down weekend at the box office to kick off the year's final month, while the holiday horror comedy Violent Night made an impressive $13.3 million.Wakanda Forever remained in the top spot, as its made $733 million total at the global box office, with $339 million in sales overseas.The Ryan Coogler-directed movie features an ensemble cast including Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira. The latest: The Marvel blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, starring Angela Bassett, reminded in the top spot at the domestic box office for its fourth-straight week, totaling $17.6 million on what was a down weekend at the box office to kick off the year's final month Violent Night - which stars David Harbour as Santa Claus and features a cast including John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell and Alexis Louder - made $13.3 million in its first frame, as it cost Universal about $20 million to make.'Violent Night had a terrific debut this weekend,' Universal Domestic Distribution Chief Jim Orr told Deadline Sunday, adding, '87North, director Tommy Wirkola, and the incomparable David Harbour as Santa crafted an incredibly original, fun, irreverent take on the ultimate superhero that thrilled audiences this weekend and will for many weeks to come.' The entertainment analytics company RelishMix reported that Violent Night was buoyed by buzz on social media.'David Harbour is the hot-trending theme in much of the chatter on Violent Night, and bringing his Stranger Things audience to the comments,' according to RelishMix.

Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells’s acclaimed debut feature Aftersun swept the board, snagging seven wins at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) in London this evening.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been a worldwide hit and moviegoers have found out that Letitia Wright’s Shuri is the new Black Panther.

Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever spent a second consecutive week at No. 1 by earning $67.3M from 4,396 US theaters.In total, Ryan Coogler's $250M-budget PG-13 sequel has amassed a total of $546.3M at the global box office despite the bladder-busting 161-minute running time - according to Deadline.Wakanda Forever stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Angela Bassett.

Letitia Wright is finally ready to open up about one of the hardest moments in her life — when she first learned of Chadwick Boseman’s death.

There’s power in hair. Black Panther‘s lead beautician Camille Friend made it her mission to create an authentic and captivating depiction of African and Black American beauty.

Letitia Wright has revealed she is still in therapy following a traumatic accident on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in August 2021.The actress, 29, suffered a concussion and a shoulder fracture after falling off a 'biscuit rig' while riding a motorcycle in Boston, causing production to temporarily shut down -  with the star reflecting on the harrowing incident to Variety. Letitia, who plays Shuri in the film, said: 'I’m still processing it. I’m still working through it in therapy.

Angela Bassett looked regal in a cover shoot for Variety that was published Wednesday, as the actress continues to promote her upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The 64-year-old struck a powerful pose in an all-white ensemble alongside director Ryan Coogler and co-star Letitia Wright.  The interview came as Bassett has been garnering Oscar buzz for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda in the film.During her chat, the star said she has been going through 'cycles of grief' ever since her Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman died in 2020.  The queen: Angela Bassett looked regal in a cover shoot for Variety that was published Wednesday, as the actress continues to promote her upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverThe 9-1-1 star donned a stylish white blouse with a deep neckline. She added a pair of trim white slacks to the outfit. Bassett's curly hair puffed out on the sides and stopped just short of touching her shoulders.  During the Variety interview, the trio discussed the biggest change to the second film – Boseman's death. The late-star's cancer diagnosis wasn't known to people outside of a small group of family members, so his death came as a shock to his colleagues.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has already sold more than $45 million in advance domestic sales, ahead of its opening Friday in around 4,300 domestic cinemas.Sources confirmed the totals from the Marvel Studios film to The Hollywood Reporter, as Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek noted the strong start in a company’s earnings call on Tuesday.He said director Ryan Coogler 'has delivered another culture-defining film' as 'evidenced by advance ticket sales.' The latest: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, starring Angela Bassett and Letitia Wright, has already sold more than $45 million in advance domestic sales, ahead of its opening Friday in around 4,300 domestic cinemasThe film Wednesday was slated to commence with its international rollout ahead of a mass opening (except for China and Russia), with domestic projections of around a minimum of $175 million, and between $155 million to $195 million in international box office totals.The film's $45 million in domestic presales - which could swell to up to $65 million by Friday - were less than Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, but more than Thor: Love and Thunder, Disney sources told the outlet.

In anticipation of its release this coming week, Disney/Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever continued its promotional tour with a historic premiere in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday evening. This was a major event — and the first time a Marvel movie has held a premiere locally — with a large group of talent, filmmakers and press on hand for the black carpet rollout. The sequel to the $1.348B grossing original pic played across multiple screens at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki.

has delivered head-turning fashion at the press junkets and red-carpet appearances for the film thus far—and last night’s London premiere did not disappoint. Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri in the Black Panther franchise, served a truly mesmerizing look, curated by her stylist .The Prada favorite wore a custom sleeveless column gown by the house, decorated with intricate beading that dazzled as the paparazzi cameras flashed.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira led the stars at the 2022 EBONY Power 100 gala in Los Angeles on Saturday night.The cast of their new movie was collectively being presented with the Culture Award during the evening's star-studded fete, which was thrown at Milk Studios by Coke Zero Sugar.Lupita, 39, who won an Academy Award for her stirring performance in 12 Years A Slave, made a splash in a monochrome ensemble with flared trousers and crisscrossed sashes. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars: (left) Lupita Nyong'o, Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira led the stars at the 2022 EBONY Power 100 gala in Los Angeles on Saturday nightMeanwhile Letitia showcased her vertiginous legs in a popping crimson wrap dress reminiscent of the 1970s and amplified the effect with matching stilettos.Danai on the other hand channeled the 1920s in a sleek white cleavage-baring net dress that was dripping with fringe from both the bust and the hemline.

A fashionable honor. Letitia Wright paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman at the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were out in full force at the Hollywood premiere on Wednesday, October 26. As expected, there was plenty of excellent fashion on the red carpet: , while Letitia Wright paid a touching tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman in a bejeweled Alexander McQueen blazer that resembled the Givenchy haute couture suit Boseman wore to the 2018 Oscars.Lupita Nyong’o, who plays Nakia in the film, was positively glowing in a knotted white one-shoulder dress by Balmain, which she wore with an intricate shell crown and purple shoes.

Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright discussed filming the Black Panther sequel without late star Chadwick Boseman on Wednesday on an ABC talk show.The stars of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live were asked about making the film without Chadwick who died of colon cancer in August 2020 at age 43 after starring in the 2018 Marvel Studios origin film.Lupita, 39, Danai, 44, and Letitia, 28, all nodded their head in agreement when Jimmy, 54, said it must have been tough for them to film without Chadwick. Sequel stars: Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright discussed filming the Black Panther sequel without late star Chadwick Boseman on Wednesday on an ABC talk show'Well, during the first movie, one of the things that Chadwick brought with him was his drumming buddy, Jabari.

she will perform at the Super Bowl in 2023, it seems as though we might have that wish granted sooner rather than later.  According to Hits Daily Double, there are whisperings of Rihanna having musical involvement in the sequel film.  They report that the movie will follow its predecessor by having an original score release as well as an ‘inspired by’ album, which will be released by Marvel and Disney, as well as Def Jam and Westbury Road.

Bleached brows aren’t going anywhere! Singer Janet Jackson showcased her new look on Tuesday, October 11, while attending an Alexander McQueen fashion show in London.