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United in grief

Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. DISNEY+

The second instalment to Black Panther (2018) has become one of the most anticipated films this year, not only because fans are so excited of the continuation of this unique superhero story or the fate of the people of Wakanda, but also audiences are curious at which direction Marvel Studios is going to take this popular franchise, especially after the loss of main character King T'Challa played by the late actor Chadwick Boseman. What is it like having to balance loyalty to a fan base with a performer as regal and elegant as Boseman, along with the future of the franchise?

While some MCU fans may have quite a few theories on the new story or the possibilities of re-casting a new actor for the role, the previous posters and trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever have proven that it's Letitia Wright, who reprises her role as Princess Shuri, will be the one who steps into that role, filling those big, heavy shoes left behind by Boseman. And Wakanda Forever is just about that. The new film comes with a moody tone that stimulates very high emotional drama about loss, grief and poignant sadness, something not quite like anything we have seen from the MCU in the past.

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