Black Panther 2 Is Hardest Thing Ryan Cooglers Had to Do

Black Panther 2 Is Hardest Thing Ryan Coogler’s Had to Do

Ryan Coogler gets candid about Black Panther 2, calling it the hardest thing he’s ever done in his career following the death of Chadwick Boseman.

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Black Panther 2 Is Hardest Thing Ryan Cooglers Had to Do

Ryan Coogler calls Black Panther 2 the hardest thing he’s ever had to do in his career. With his work on Fruitvale Station and Creed, Coogler cemented himself as one of the best young directors working today. The 2018 film Black Panther only served to further highlight Coogler’s talent, as he brought the fictional world of Wakanda to life in brilliant, colorful fashion. It was a no brainer that he would be brought back for Black Panther 2, once again working as director and writer. However, following the unexpected and tragic passing of star Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther 2 has taken on a new light.

Boseman starred as T’Challa, aka Black Panther, in four MCU films, with Black Panther 2 expected to be his next project. Last August, the world was stunned to learn Boseman had passed away following a four year battle with colon cancer. Coogler was one of the many people to pay tribute to Boseman in the days following his death, writing, “I haven’t grieved a loss this acute before.” Months after, Marvel confirmed Black Panther 2 wouldn’t recast Boseman, nor would it use CGI to recreate him. Aside from that, little is known about the project, though it is scheduled for release in July 2022.

Coogler recently appeared on the Jemele Hill is Unbothered podcast, where he touched upon the difficulties he’s experiencing working on Black Panther 2. “You know, I’m currently going through it,” Coogler began. He’s been working on the script for some time, even before Boseman passed. Since then, Coogler has had to navigate his grief while also charting a way forward for the film, which he says has been incredibly difficult. Coogler said:

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“One thing that I’ve learned in my short or long time on this Earth, however you want to look at it, it’s difficult to have perspective on something while you’re going through it. This is one of the more profound things that I’ve ever gone through in my life, having to be a part of keeping this project going without this particular person. Who was like the glue that held it together.

“That said, you have a personal life, you have a professional life, you got a private life. When you work in something that you love, those things blend, they come together right? Your life kind of becomes your work for the better part of it. So, I’m trying to find a work-life balance, so I’m working on building two things that can stand on their own. I’m not there yet. But, this is without question, the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my professional life.”

In his tribute to Boseman, Coogler wrote about how strange it was to have spent a year writing lines Boseman would now never say. Boseman’s death affected millions of people, but those who worked with him and were preparing to do so again have undoubtedly been left in a heart-wrenching position. Coogler has a difficult task ahead of him, as he must find a way to honor Boseman’s legacy with Black Panther 2. To do that while grappling with his own emotions must be a daunting task.

Several cast members have spoken about Black Panther 2 without Boseman, with those like Daniel Kaluuya and Lupita Nyong’o insisting it has to do right by the late actor. Black Panther 2 can provide the perfect opportunity to carry on his memory, and that is surely Coogler’s intention. It’s no surprise this project is taking a greater toll on him, but he has the support of many people. Hopefully, Black Panther 2 can even provide some closure for those who loved Boseman, even though it must hurt to do it without him.

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