Marvel has today announced that, out of respect for late actor Chadwick Boseman, it will not recast his character in Black Panther.
Black Panther 2 will still be released in July 2022 as scheduled, but Boseman's character T'Challa will not be recast in the sequel.
"I wanted to acknowledge the devastating loss of a dear friend and member of the Marvel Studios family. Chadwick Boseman was an immensely talented actor and an inspirational individual who affected all of our lives professionally and personally. His portrayal of T'Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends iteration of the character in any other medium from Marvel's past," head of Marvel Kevin Feige said today, during Marvel's presentation at Disney's Investor Day.
"To honour the legacy that Chad helped us build through his portrayal of the king of Wakanda, we want to continue to explore the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film," Feige added.
