Michael B. Jordan Is Open To Returning For ‘Black Panther 2’: We Created A Family

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Michael B. Jordan Is Open To Returning For ‘Black Panther 2’: We Created A Family

In the wake of the loss of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, his on-screen foe and his off-screen friend Michael B. Jordan, is opening up about whether he wants to be a part of the upcoming sequel.

As previously reported, Chadwick Boseman’s character, T’Challa will not be replaced in Black Panther II after the actor passed away in August 2020. He, unfortunately, lost his four-year battle to colon cancer on Aug. 28, 2020.

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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recently explained why Chadwick Boseman’s character won’t be recast:

“I wanted to acknowledge the devastating loss of a dear friend and member of the Marvel Studios family. 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.”

He went on to say:

“To honor the legacy that Chad helped us build through his portrayal of the king of Wakanda, we want to continue to explore the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film.”

The character also won’t show up in a digital form. Instead, the sequel will focus on the land of Wanda and its people.

While filming is scheduled to start this July, it’s still not clear who will return but Michael B. Jordan said he’s up to it.

He told PEOPLE,