Black Panther 2: This actor from the first film will not be in the sequel

Who will replace T’Challa in the Black Panther suit? It was the main release of the sequel, Wakanda Forever, following the death of its star Chadwick Boseman on August 28, 2020. The most persistent rumors make Shuri (Letitia Wright), the hero’s sister, the favorite. M’Baku’s (Winston Duke) name also comes up. Pending the verdict, the potential candidate has already been eliminated from the race.

W’kabi’s interpreter, friend and confidant of the hero in the first opus, Daniel Kaluuya will not return as announced. variety. The actor, who won an Oscar last year for his role in “Judas and the Black Messiah,” has pulled out of Jordan Peele’s Nope, due for a French release on Aug. 10, due to scheduling conflicts.

While the first images are expected during Marvel’s panel at San Diego Comic Con on July 23, Daniel Kaluuya’s absence is only semi-surprising, as his presence in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been speculated in the absence of confirmation. Unless there has been a change due to filming, so we should not expect him to hit the screens on November 9.