Production on the sequel has seemed very concerning for fans, particularly when it came to COVID-19 drama surrounding Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri in the franchise. However, the cast as a whole has maintained that the sequel will honor Boseman’s memory.

Cast and crew have also talked at length about Boseman’s impact on their lives. Coogler, for instance, wrote a tribute to Boseman in 2020, calling him an “ancestor.”

“[I]t is with a heavy heart and a sense of deep gratitude to have ever been in his presence, that I have to reckon with the fact that Chad is an ancestor now,” he wrote. “And I know that he will watch over us, until we meet again.”

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