Fans Think That Marvel Has a Perfect Replacement for Chadwick Boseman Right Under Their Noses

As a gamer with a rich history of immersing myself in various digital worlds and following Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) closely, I can’t help but weigh in on this intriguing discussion surrounding Black Panther and John Boyega.


It’s common knowledge that the character of Black Panther from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is extremely popular, and the two films centered around this Wakandan hero have been huge successes. However, it’s worth noting that the second film didn’t star T’Challa, the original Black Panther who was portrayed by Chadwick Boseman in the initial movie.

As a gamer, I’m deeply moved by how Marvel decided not to recast the iconic role of Black Panter following Chadwick Boseman’s passing. In “Black Panther 2,” they paid a heartfelt tribute to him by authentically and elegantly depicting the raw emotions on-screen that mirrored the real-life grief we all felt. They chose not to replace him, respecting his legacy and acknowledging the profound impact Black Panther had as a character.

However, recalling previous updates, you might be aware that fans have been eagerly awaiting a new Black Panther for quite some time. Although it seems improbable given the character’s death in the established MCU narrative, fans are speculating that they have identified an excellent candidate to take over Chadwick Boseman’s role – a talented British actor.

John Boyega is primarily recognized by younger audiences for his part in the Star Wars series, but he’s also made significant appearances beyond Finn. Post-Star Wars, the actor appears to have ended his association with Disney, expressing unhappiness about how he was handled. This point has been frequently brought up when discussing Boyega, and fans have even suggested him as a potential replacement for Jonathan Majors in the role of Kang the Conqueror (before Robert Downey Jr. took on Doctor Doom).

Although I, myself, respect Boyega’s decision to turn down the role of Kang and express his reservations about working with Disney again, a recent photoshoot has sparked speculation among fans who believe I would make an excellent choice to fill Chadwick Boseman’s shoes.

John Boyega behind the scenes of the 2025 Pirelli Calendar

📸: Alessandro Scotti

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) August 14, 2024

In an unexpected sequence of events, it seems there’s more than one reason for this change, yet fans have been overjoyed ever since the photos surfaced online featuring Boyega stepping into the role previously held by Chadwick Boseman. Here are a few examples of the enthusiastic comments about Boyega’s new role:

He needs to be in the next Black Panther movie. #wakandaforever #BlackPanther

— Tika Samone McCoy☮️ (@ShebaLocs) August 14, 2024

This guy needs to play the next Black Panther!!!

— Stevie (@StEvIe_Alo) August 15, 2024

Black panther is that you?

— jxt nelly🏴󠁧 (@amochiengnelson) August 14, 2024

It’s challenge day in wakanda

— Eddy 🇹🇹 (@failed_artistOP) August 15, 2024

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2024-08-17 13:43