The anticipated sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever finally arrived in theaters on November 11, 2022, to critical acclaim. Due to the success of its 2018 predecessor, which crossed $1 billion at the global box office, the excitement for the sequel was understandably palpable. Now that the movie has been out in theaters for almost two months, the film’s stars can now speak freely about the film, the process of bringing the movie together, and other “bittersweet” moments.
Speaking with Empire Movie Podcast, Letitia Wright who plays Shuri and the new Black Panther in the sequel, discusses the original plans for her character to suit up. However, these plans sadly changed when Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020 after a battle with cancer.
When asked about stepping onto set, putting on the suit, and taking over the mantle, Wright responded:
