Black Panther 2: What Will Happen to the Superhero in the Marvel Movie?

The sad farewell to Chadwick Boseman, in charge of giving life to Black Panther , leaves a bleak panorama in the Marvel offices. The company, which has come to recognize that it knew nothing about the actor’s illness, now has to change plans for the second Black Panther film, scheduled for this Phase 5. These are the alternatives that Disney and Marvel Studios have before the Boseman’s march.

A key character with a tailor-made actor

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is undoubtedly one of the most coral in the industry. There are so many stories that are intertwined and the characters that are put into play that sometimes it is difficult to think that they have been, in general, so successful when choosing the actors in charge of giving them life. And he thinks, can you imagine another Captain America other than Chris Evans? Or an Iron Man that doesn’t star Robert Downey Jr.? And what about Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow?

Black Panther 2: What Will Happen to the Superhero

Choosing Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther was another success no matter where you look at it. The actor has not only known how to give life to this very important character in the Marvel universe – we have already commented on several occasions the importance of his appearance in the 60s as the first black superhero and the launch of his own film in 2018, in the that for the first time in history such a character was the protagonist-; He also perpetuated his message of equality beyond the screen, always being a very active person in promoting the character and what he wanted to convey.

With his death, a great uncertainty opens within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How will the Black Panter saga continue without its protagonist? What options are now on the table?

The options for Black Panther 2

It is horrible to have to talk about the replacement of Chadwick Boseman, but it is inevitable to ask that question as well now that it has been several days since we learned about his death. The character of Boseman played a very important role in Phase 5 of the MCU (which will begin when the premiere of Black Widow occurs) and had a new movie, Black Panther 2 , scheduled for 2022.

The first thing that is thought is to find a replacement. No hot cloths. A new actor who brings Black Panther to life, as if nothing had happened. However, this possibility does not seem to convince the board, according to rumors. Rejection from fans would be devastating, especially considering the way Boseman has left: this is not a trade over a contract disagreement; it is a painful loss due to illness. There would hardly be an actor who could play T’Challa without the hateful comparisons and denial on everyone’s part.

Shuri - Black Panther

The possibility therefore that sounds the most in the corridors of Disney is that it is Black Panther’s sister, Shuri (played by Letitia Wright), who is in charge of picking up the baton . Actually, Marvel’s plan was for this to happen in the future (just as Yelena Belova, Black Widow’s sister, will do the same with this character), only now they will have to anticipate it given the delicate situation.

Shuri - Black Panther Black Panther 2 could therefore symbolize the change of identity , not being clear, however, how they will resolve the departure of T’Challa -perhaps with an off-camera death that starts the story starring Shuri.

Disney and Marvel have an important task ahead of them: change the direction of one of their key superheroes from Phase 5, convince the public with it and, of course, do it while continuing to honor and pay tribute to the actor.