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  • Letitia Wright on 'Black Panther' Sequel Talks: We Are Still Mourning Chadwick Boseman

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    The second installment of the Marvel film was a May 2022 release date before the COVID-19 outbreak and the passing of its lead actor following a secret battle with cancer.

    Oct 20, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Letitia Wright and her “Black Panther” castmates will revisit the future of the Marvel film franchise after they’ve stopped mourning the death of the movie’s star, Chadwick Boseman.
    The actor lost his secret battle with cancer in August at the age of 43, leaving a planned sequel for the the superhero blockbuster up in the air, and Wright, who played Shuri in the first “Black Panther” movie, has revealed those involved are still too grief stricken to discuss a second instalment.
    “We’re just still mourning Chad, so it’s not something I even want to think about,” the actress told Porter magazine, revealing she’s not even sure there is a ‘Black Panther’ franchise without Boseman.
    “The thought of doing it without him is kinda strange,” she added. “We’re just grieving at the moment, so it’s trying to find the light in the midst of it.”

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    “Black Panther 2” was announced last August (19) and prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, it was given a release date for May, 2022.
    Chadwick died of colon cancer on August 28 at age 43. He was buried at Welfare Baptist Church Cemetery in the town of Belton – 11 miles from his hometown of Anderson in the state. According to his death certificate, obtained by the Associated Press, the 43-year-old passed away at his home in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park neighborhood. His cause of death was listed as “multiple organ failure” with colon cancer as the underlying cause.
    Following his death, Disneyland immortalized the fan-favorite actor with a new mural which was put in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California.

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  • Chadwick Boseman Convinced He Would Beat Cancer to Film 'Black Panther' Sequel

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    Until about a week before his death, the T’Challa depicter believed he would be able to gain weight and get back in shape for the production of the sequel which is slated to kick off in March 2021.
    Sep 4, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Chadwick Boseman had high hope to return for “Black Panther 2” despite battling colon cancer. According to a new report, the late actor believed that he would beat his cancer to film the sequel until about a week before his death.
    A source close to the “Marshall” star tells The Hollywood Reporter that the SAG Award-winning actor, who had become noticeably thin in recent months, was convinced that he would be able to gain weight and get back in shape for the production of the sequel which is slated to kick off in March 2021. He was even said to be ready to begin the preparation for the filming in September.
    On how Disney grapples with the shocking news of Boseman’s passing, a source says the studio is “processing the grief of losing a loved one … while having to face the economic realities of forging ahead with a billion-dollar franchise without its titular star.” The 43-year-old actor was poised to appear in other interconnected films, as he already had done in 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War”, 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and last year’s blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame”.
    In honor of the late actor, Disney is said to have shifted its focus to pay tribute to Boseman and not on the making of a “Black Panther” sequel at this stage.
    As reported before, only a handful people of Boseman’s very close inner circle knew his cancer diagnosis, so the news of his death on August 28 sent shock waves through Disney and the tight-knit Marvel Cinematic Universe. As to how the T’Challa depicter was able to keep his diagnosis under wraps from the studio for years, film finance attorney Schuyler Moore says a Marvel star wouldn’t likely require a medical examination for insurance purposes.
    “Big studios don’t often [get] completion bonds,” says Moore. “They are more prevalent in the indie filmmaking world. Sometimes, the big studios will look to insure for a particular actor, but they usually have a particular reason for doing so. Otherwise, studios will just shoulder the risk [of sickness or death].”

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    Beyonce Is Not Involved in 'Black Panther 2' Despite Reports

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    It was recently reported that the ‘Formation’ singer was close to signing a $100 million deal with Disney to work on the soundtrack of the ‘Black Panther’ sequel.
    Jun 12, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Beyonce Knowles isn’t going to re-team with Disney in the near future. According to recent reports, the R&B diva had been offered $100 million deal to work various projects on the Mouse House, but that’s apparently not true.
    Variety’s Matt Donnelly has debunked the rumors which started swirling earlier this week. He posted on Twitter, “Despite overwhelming excitement at the prospect, sources tell me there is no big Disney film deal for Beyonce, and she will not contrib to the soundtrack for #BlackPanther2.”
    Giving hope of Beyonce’s possible collaboration with Disney in the future, the senior film writer for the entertainment website added, “As a self-professed proud member of the Disney family, it’s likely she’ll work w them again at some point.”

    Beyonce’s ‘Black Panther 2’ rumors are debunked.
    The Sun previously claimed that Beyonce was in talks to sign a $100 million deal with Disney that could see her being involved in three of the studio’s major projects. One of the projects was said to be “Black Panther 2”, for which the former Destiny’s Child member would reportedly be part of the soundtrack.
    According to the U.K.’s publication, Disney was “keen to secure her for more projects” after she recently lent her voice to the character of Nala in Disney’s live-action “The Lion King (2019)”. The deal reportedly would see Beyonce narrating some of the studio’s upcoming documentaries.
    For the “Lion King” remake, Bey wasn’t only part of the voice cast. She also contributed to several songs featured in the movie, including a cover of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” with Donald Glover, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen as well as original songs “Spirit” and “Brown Skin Girl”. The latter song also featured Guyanese singer SAINt JHN and Nigerian singer Wizkid, with a special cameo by her and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

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    Beyonce Close to Signing $100 Million Deal With Disney

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    The studio is said to be keen on securing the ‘Formation’ singer for future exclusive projects after working with her on ‘The Lion King’ and its soundtrack.
    Jun 10, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Beyonce Knowles is secretly working on three new Disney projects, including the soundtrack to the “Black Panther” sequel, according to a new report.
    Sources tell The Sun the R&B superstar, who worked with Disney bosses for last year’s “The Lion King (2019)” revamp and it’s subsequent soundtrack, is close to signing a $100 million (£80 million) deal with the film company to work for studio bosses exclusively.
    “Beyonce has become a major player for Disney and is the perfect fit for their brand,” an insider tells the tabloid.
    “She’s worked on a number of projects for them, including voicing Nala in the reboot of ‘The Lion King’, and now they’re keen to secure her for more projects.”

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