Actors Who Refused to Let Studios Add “Urban” Accents in Post-Production

The actor, before his passing, had a major disagreement with Marvel leaders about how King T’Challa should sound. The studio thought an American or British accent would appeal to more viewers, but he strongly believed a king from Africa shouldn’t speak with the accent of someone who colonized his people. He insisted on an accent inspired by the Xhosa language. Because he stood his ground, ‘Black Panther’ kept its unique cultural identity and royal feel, which was crucial in creating the believable and authentic world of Wakanda.








