Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineDirector Ryan Coogler released an emotional tribute in honor of Chadwick Boseman, the “Black Panther” who died after a four-year battle with colon cancer.Read the statement in its entirety below:Before sharing my thoughts on the passing of the great Chadwick Boseman, I first offer my condolences to his family who meant so very much to him.
To his wife, Simone, especially.I inherited Marvel and the Russo Brothers’ casting choice of T’Challa. It is something that I will forever be grateful for.
The first time I saw Chad’s performance as T’Challa, it was in an unfinished cut of “Captain America: Civil War.” I was deciding whether or not directing “Black Panther” was the right choice for me.
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