Daniel Kaluuya Honors Chadwick Boseman and Shares How the Late Actor Guided His Journey in Hollywood

We all know that Black Panther is one of the most beloved characters in the MCU, and the two films centered around the Wakandan superhero achieved remarkable success. However, the second film did not feature the original Black Panther, T’Challa, played by the late Chadwick Boseman.

Chadwick Boseman passed away in 2020 after a brave battle with colon cancer, and the news of his death reverberated throughout the industry.

Marvel lost an irreplaceable talent, while the film world lost an exceptionally gifted actor known for his warmth, friendship, and dedication to family.

Though we may never fully recover from this profound loss, we can honor Chadwick Boseman’s memory and legacy. In this report, we will share insights from his Black Panther co-star and Oscar winner, Daniel Kaluuya, regarding Boseman’s impact on him and the industry.

Both Daniel Kaluuya and Chadwick Boseman are acclaimed stars and among the finest actors of recent years. They have played a significant role in breaking down stereotypes and prejudices faced by Black actors, rising above systemic challenges present in both society and the industry, which is truly commendable.

Both actors are also Oscar nominees: Chadwick Boseman received a posthumous nomination for his role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, based on August Wilson’s play, while Daniel Kaluuya was nominated for Get Out and Judas and the Black Messiah, winning for the latter, where he portrayed activist Fred Hampton.

The two shared the screen in Black Panther, with Boseman playing the titular hero and Kaluuya portraying his best friend W’Kabi, who has a darker side.

During a recent appearance at the BFI London Film Festival at Soho’s Picturehouse Central, Kaluuya reflected on his memories of Boseman and shared how the late actor supported him when he first entered Hollywood.

Meeting Chad was a pivotal moment in my life. I remember we had a dinner, and I sat opposite him. He could see my life was changing, and I didn’t know. He leaned in — and I was about to go on a press run, and I didn’t have a publicist[Laughs]. He leaned in and saw I needed help and guidance, and I didn’t have to ask. And I didn’t know how to ask.

He big bro-ed me, he helped me out. Then Get Out came out, and he did a speech on my birthday, it was so poignant. He was an incredible leader on set, and I really felt for him because doing those Marvel things, that’s work.

That’s hard. Especially doing the action sequences in those suits in hot weather, it’s hard on the body… Knowing that he did that while he was going through what he was going through, I don’t really have the words for it.

He just gave everything, he led in a very noble way. He always brought people together… He always had time for everyone. Him and Lupita [Nyong’o], they were always back and forth, and they just knew that my life was changing.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

This story is both poignant and uplifting, highlighting just how remarkable Boseman was as a person, making his loss even more difficult to bear.

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