Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmBlack Panther director and cowriter Ryan Coogler has made a lengthy statement on the passing of Chadwick Boseman, on what the young actor meant to him and so many others.
Here it is in its entirety. ABC and Marvel have slotted Black Panther commercial free, to air on the network tonight.“Before sharing my thoughts on the passing of the great Chadwick Boseman, I first offer my condolences to his family who meant so very much to him.
To his wife, Simone, especially.I inherited Marvel and the Russo Brothers’ casting choice of T’Challa. It is something that I will forever be grateful for.