‘Black Panther 2’ teaser: A sad, lyrical tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Boseman, who played the titular superhero in the MCU, passed away in August 2020 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

Boseman, who played the titular superhero in the MCU, passed away in August 2020 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

Marvel Studios has released the official teaser of its much-awaited superhero film. Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverA heartfelt tribute to the late franchise head Chadwick Boseman.

The producers released the footage Saturday evening at the San Diego Comic-Con International Convention. Bob Marley’s set on a spiritual cover version no woman No Cry And Ok By Kendrick Lamar, the video depicts the fictional African nation of Wakanda in mourning, an apparent reference to the death of King T’Challa/Black Panther, originally played by Boseman. The actor died in August 2020 after a four-year personal battle with colon cancer.

According to DiversityCoogler addressed Boseman’s demise, saying “it will be hard to follow, but we will try”.

“It’s been five years since I’ve been here. I was sitting there and we premiered the first footage of ‘Black Panther 1’ and next to me was sitting our T’Challa, the late great Chadwick Boseman.” The filmmaker said that he could feel the late actor’s presence in the room. “I promise you, I can feel his hand on me right now,” he said.

Letitia Wright, who is said to be heading Black Panther as Shuri, said she is looking forward to the film. “It’s a blessing. We’ve all grown up a lot as a family, and it’s great to see you guys and honor big brother at the same time,” she said.

The lines “good friends we’ve had and good friends we’ve lost” by Marley are a repeat of the lines that Boseman would not appear on screen as a superhero in 2021 after the studio confirmed that they would be computer-generated to include him. Will not use imagery. new movie.

“I’m the queen of the most powerful nation in the world, and my whole family is gone,” cries Angela Bassett’s Ramonda, who is seen sitting on the throne in the first teaser.

There is also an underwater birth sequence with actors Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Florence Kasumba and Winston Duke reprising their roles.

The clip also takes viewers to some never-before-seen locations in Wakanda, introducing them to new characters Riri Williams aka Ironheart (Dominic Thorne) and Namor, the Submarine (Tenoche Huerta), one in an impending battle. Shares the glimpse, and teases the new Black Panther with its claws out.

“It’s a labor of love, and I have so much gratitude for being able to be a part of it and share it with you,” Duke, who plays M’Baku, said of the sequel.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever It is scheduled to release in the US on November 11.