'Black Panther II' Update: Will Chadwick Boseman Be Replaced As T'Challa?

Chadwick Boseman is King T'Challa forever.

Disney has confirmed that it will not replace the late actor in "Black Panther II." According to Marvel boss Kevin Feige, there will be no recasting for the role of King T'Challa for the second movie in the franchise.

"I wanted to acknowledge the devastating loss of a dear friend and member of the Marvel Studios family," Feige said during Marvel Studios' presentation at Disney Investor Day on Thursday as quoted by Deadline. "Chadwick Boseman was an immensely talented actor and an inspirational individual who affected all of our lives professionally and personally. His portrayal of T'Challa the Black Panther is iconic and transcends iteration of the character in any other medium from Marvel's past."

Although there is no information yet about who will be taking the lead in "Black Panther II," one thing is for sure: The studio will pay Boseman a tribute by bringing back T'Challa in an unspecified way.

Feige confirmed that they will "honor the legacy" that Boseman helped them build. Therefore, they will "continue to explore the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film."

Ryan Coogler, who helmed the first "Black Panther," has returned to serve as the writer and director for the movie that is scheduled to be released on July 8th, 2022. No further information is available about Marvel's highly anticipated project.

The year 2018's "Black Panther" was the first standalone movie for the superhero with the same name. It went on to become the ninth highest-grossing film of all time and broke numerous box office records. The film grossed over $1 billion worldwide and won three Oscars.

Boseman's character made his first Marvel appearance in 2016's "Captain America: Civil War." King T'Challa also played a prominent role in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame." Boseman was supposed to star in "Black Panther II" but he died of colon cancer in August, leaving behind an invaluable legacy.

Apart from his work in "Black Panther," Boseman is known for his performances in the movies like "42" and "Get On Up," and his theater productions such as "Deep Azure." He was last seen in the film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," which was released posthumously and earned critical acclaim.