Michael B. Jordan still mourns the loss of Chadwick Boseman, but is open to returning as Killmonger in Black Panther franchise
The sudden and untimely death of actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020 has left many questions about where the Black Panther franchise will be.
Michael B. Jordan, who played the role of the villain of the film, Killmonger, reveals to People Magazine that he could reevaluate the role in future films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The 33-year-old star also opened up about the loss of his friend and former co-star, saying he was still mourning.
Options: Michael B. Jordan, who starred as Killmonger in Black Panther, revealed to People Magazine that he could reevaluate the role in future films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
When Jordan was asked about Boseman’s passing at the age of 44, he was honest about how difficult it was to handle.
“This is something that is very, very close to my heart for many obvious reasons,” he said. ‘[I] had a very difficult year losing someone close to me. And what that means for the franchise is that it was devastating. ‘
‘But to be in that world in a character I loved playing and working with [writer/director Ryan Coogler] and all the good stuff, it’s family. We started a family there, ‘Jordan explained.
To add: “Being able to be in that world again is something that I think will always be on the table to some degree.”
“This is something that is very, very close to my heart and for many obvious reasons,” he said. ‘[I] had a very difficult year losing someone close to me. And what that means for that franchise is that it was devastating. ‘
Boseman died in August of stage IV colon cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2016, although it was only made public after his death.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has said they will not use a CG Chadwick Boseman, or cast another actor other than King T’challa. As for Jordan’s Killmonger, there is no plan for him to return, but rumors suggest it’s a possibility.
The Creed actor spoke to People while promoting his new partnership with the International WELL Building Institute on their WELL Health-Safety Rating which will provide a COVID safety rating for businesses.
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‘But to be in that world in a character that I loved playing and that I worked with [writer/director Ryan Coogler] and all the good stuff, it’s family. We started a family there, ‘Jordan explained. “Being able to be in that world again is something that I think will always be on the table to some degree.”
Meanwhile, the Sexiest Man Alive recently made headlines about his personal life and new relationship with Lori Harvey.
The duo have been dating for several months and were seen single traveling together before Thanksgiving. Clearly, the couple looks serious, not long after, because they rang New Year’s Eve together.
Later, Michael and Lori, who called each other ‘Turtle’ and ‘Nugget’, became Instagram officials on 10 January.
Tragic: Boseman died of stage IV colon cancer in August and Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, said they would not use a CG Chadwick Boseman, or re-enact an actor other than King T’challa.