This past August 28th, we received the sad news of the death of the well-known actor Chadwick Boseman. For this reason, with the phrase Wakanda Forever! They gave him their last goodbye, Avengers. From Marvel even personalities from the world of entertainment.
A day that marked superhero fans after suffering from colon cancer for four years. He largely kept his condition hidden since his diagnosis in 2016. Thus, several film shoots took place while he was undergoing chemotherapy.
Now, many came to know Chadwick Boseman for his magnificent performance as an impersonator Marvel superhero Black PantherBut he had started in the world of cinema long before.
Its Beginnings
Born on November 29, 1976, in Anderson, South Carolina, he was already graduating from high school in 1995. TL Hanna High SchoolYears later, in 2000, he finished in the Howard University in Washington DC, studying film directing. As if that weren't enough, I also studied at British American Drama Academy at Oxford. He worked as a screenwriter, playwright, and actor.
Immediately, he debuted in 2003 in the series Third Watch, with a short performance. That same year, he also took part in the television series All My Children. In In the following years, he appeared in series such as Law & Order, CSI: NY, ER, Cold Case, Lie To Me.
Then in 2008 he made his film debut with the movie The Express: The Ernie Davis Story with the role of the character Floyd Little. Meanwhile, he also worked frequently on the series Lincoln Heights. By 2010, he was part of the cast of the series Persons Unknown, which was cancelled due to low ratings, with only one season.
In 2013, he began to fly high, when he amazed with his first main character in the successful film 42, when he represents the famous player Jackie RobinsonHis performance received critical acclaim and grossed $97.5 million, double the production cost. For fans who haven't seen it and who are baseball fans, you should check it out and enjoy this excellent performance.
Then, in 2014, the successes continued with Get On Up, starring James BrownBringing to life the biography of this legendary singer, considered the godfather of soul. He also received great critical acclaim for his portrayal of one of the musical icons of all time.
In the Cinematic Universe
The previous films were practically showing off the great acting skills of Chadwick BosemanIn 2016 it appears for the first time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in one of the sequels of Captain America.
Captain America: Civil War
This way, T'Challa seeks to avenge his father's death T´Chaka, after the explosion of a nearby building. Upon seeing the security camera videos where they were meeting with hundreds of people to sign some agreements, they noticed that the person responsible was the Winter Soldier. Thus, we get a glimpse of what would later come with the film. Black Panther.
Black Panther
In 2018, it premiered Black Panther, where he captivated his fans with an impressive performance. Where he ascended to the throne of Wakanda, after the death of her father. In addition to being nominated in seven categories at the Oscars, she won three: costume design, production, and soundtrack. It was one of the most successful films of the Marvel Universe, so much so that the film grossed $1.3 billion.
Infinity War
That same year it was released Avengers: Infinity War, where they face off against Thanos for the Infinity Gems. To then represent T'Chala for the last time in 2019, in Avengers: Endgame.
Other films
On the other hand, in 2019, he starred in and produced 21 Bridges, a thriller. Chadwick Boseman He plays a New York detective who orders the closure of all 21 bridges on Manhattan Island to arrest two suspected murderers.
And this 2020, it appeared Da 5 Bloods, set during the Vietnam War, when a squad of U.S. soldiers must secure the site of a CIA plane crash and rescue a shipment of gold bars.
In addition, he also recorded Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, which will be released and appear posthumously. It should be noted that it leaves a great void because in 2020 the production of the sequel to Black Panther began..
And not only that, but the witness may not be handed over to another actor to represent him, in other words, he should not be substituted. Now, as in Black Panther visits another dimension and communicates with others Black Panthers from the past. One of them could take his place, as happened in the comic The Deadliest of the Species of 2009, where his Sister Shuri officially assumes the position, while T'Challa recovers from injuries after fighting the Doctor Doom.
Why Wakanda Forever?
Many famous people return to college to spend time with students and offer advice. Boseman was no exception, especially as he was someone who loved helping others.
In 2018, he returned to his university and gave a commencement speech. He told them that it's not easy, that there will be difficulties, but they help achieve goals. He mentioned his struggles at the beginning, when he was fired after expressing his feelings about their stereotypical portrayal of people of color. Once he finished his speech, he made the King of Black Panther saying “Howard forever“.
Then with his sudden death this gesture became Wakanda ForeverThis is how this character has remained in the hearts of superhero fans.
The last tweet
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020The family decided to post a tweet with a statement explaining the actor's four-year battle with cancer. The next day, the message was already the most liked on the actor's social media platform.
Obviously, Chadwick Boseman will be missed every time we see his films, especially those of Marvel Cinematic Universe. He will become the legendary Black Panther, we can only sayWakanda Forever!
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