Michael B. Jordan still mourns the loss of Chadwick Boseman, but open to a return as Killmonger in the Black Panther franchise
The sudden and untimely death of actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020 left many questions about where the Black Panther franchise will be headed.
Michael B. Jordan, who starred as the film’s villain, Killmonger, revealed to People Magazine that he is open to reprising the role in future movies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The 33-year-old star also opened up about the loss of his friend and former co-star, saying he is still grieving.
Options: Michael B. Jordan, who starred as Killmonger in Black Panther, revealed to People magazine that he is open to a new role in future movies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe
When asked about Boseman’s death at the age of 44, Jordan was candid about how difficult it was to deal with.
“That’s something very, very dear to my heart and dear to me for many obvious reasons,” he said. ‘[I] had a very difficult year losing someone close to me. And what that means for that franchise is that it was devastating. ‘
‘But in that world being in a character I liked to play and work with [writer/director Ryan Coogler] and all that good stuff, it’s family. We started a family there, ”Jordan explained.
Adding, “So to be in that world again is something that, I think, will always be on the table in some capacity.”
“That’s something very, very dear to my heart and dear to me for many obvious reasons,” he said. ‘[I] had a very difficult year losing someone close to me. And what that means for that franchise is that it was devastating. ‘
Boseman died in August of stage IV colon cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2016, although it was not made public until after his death.
Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, has said they will not use CG Chadwick Boseman or rewrite another actor as King T’challa. As for Jordan’s Killmonger, there’s no plan for him to return, but rumors suggest it’s a possibility.
The Creed actor spoke to People as he promoted his new partnership with the International WELL Building Institute about their WELL Health-Safety Rating, which will deliver a COVID safety rating for businesses.
‘But being in that world with a character that I enjoyed playing and working with [writer/director Ryan Coogler] and all that good stuff, it’s family. We started a family there, ”Jordan explained. “So to be in that world again is something that, I think, will always be on the table in some capacity.”
Meanwhile, The Sexiest Man Alive has been making headlines lately about his personal life and new relationship with Lori Harvey.
The duo have been dating for a few months and were seen traveling together a few days before Thanksgiving. It was clearly taken aback that not long after, the pair looked more serious when they called on New Year’s Eve together.
Later, Michael and Lori – who called each other ‘Turtle’ and ‘Nugget’ – became official on Instagram on January 10.
Tragic: Boseman died of stage IV colon cancer in August, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has said they won’t use CG Chadwick Boseman, or rewrite another actor as King T’challa.