Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy Lives On In ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

The Wakandans are back — and while honoring their fallen hero, there’s a new Black Panther on the horizon.

Hollywood Unlocked was on the red carpet at the world premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in Hollywood, where we caught up with the film’s biggest stars, along with director, writer, and producer Ryan Coogler.

As fans will remember, Chadwick Boseman tragically passed away in August 2020, just before the sequel was expected to begin production. Though his physical presence was absent, his spirit remains deeply woven into the emotional fabric of the film. Stars like Angela Bassett, Danai Gurira, and Tenoch Huerta Mejía all shared the same sentiment — that Boseman’s legacy was not only honored on-screen but was profoundly felt on set and on the red carpet.

Wakanda Forever pays tribute to King T’Challa, Boseman’s beloved character, while also shifting focus to Princess Shuri (Letitia Wright), who, without giving too much away, is poised to take on a much greater role — including stepping into the mantle of the Black Panther.