Chadwick Boseman’s Enduring Legacy as the Black Panther, Three Years Later
Chadwick Boseman was a larger-than-life figure. Beyond his exceptional acting skills, his portrayal of King T’Challa, the Black Panther, sparked a cultural phenomenon of unprecedented proportions. After the release of the first “Black Panther” film, everyone was shouting the iconic line “Wakanda forever!” while striking the familiar pose. His impact was global and timeless.
It is impossible to overstate the profound impact of his untimely death on fans worldwide. We didn’t just lose a hero; we lost a beloved friend who was taken from us far too soon. To commemorate the third anniversary of his passing, Lupita Nyong’o, star of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” shared a photo she took of Boseman in South Korea on Instagram.
“Three years ago today, I experienced an indescribable pain upon hearing the news of @chadwickboseman’s death. The confusion was so overwhelming that it took months for me to feel joy again,” Nyong’o expressed.
As we remember Boseman, let’s revisit some of his most iconic lines as King T’Challa, the Black Panther.
What are you talking about? I never freeze.
As a king who must lead a nation and represent his people on the world stage, T’Challa had to maintain a facade that would inspire and deter. But beneath that exterior, he possessed a kind heart that melted for his beloved Nakia, played by Nyong’o. What makes this line even funnier is that he did, in fact, freeze when he saw her.
Wakanda will no longer hide in the shadows.
Even a king like T’Challa can learn from his enemies. His encounter with Erik Killmonger, portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, taught him that Wakanda’s isolationist policy caused more harm than good. It was time for Wakanda to change for the better.
“Wakanda will no longer hide in the shadows. We cannot. We must not. We will strive to be an example of how all brothers and sisters on this earth should treat one another. Now, more than ever, the divisions that separate us threaten our existence. We all know the truth: there is more that connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis, the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to care for each other as if we were a single tribe,” he passionately expressed.
I am not ready, Baba.
Many tend to forget that T’Challa was thrust into kingship prematurely following the death of his father, T’Chaka. While he rose to the occasion, it is undeniable that the young king deeply missed his father.
“That’s not what I’m talking about. I’m not ready to be without you,” T’Challa expressed to his father during their reunion in the Ancestral Plain.
Every breath you take is mercy from me.
Just because you witness T’Challa’s vulnerability and compassion doesn’t mean he won’t act decisively when faced with adversity. He is, after all, a king. Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) learned this firsthand when he was at T’Challa’s mercy.
You were wrong – all of you were wrong – to turn your backs on the rest of the world!
Upon learning about the consequences of Wakanda’s actions, Boseman delivers this powerful line in an emotional encounter with the past rulers of Wakanda in the Ancestral Plain. It sends chills down the spine and remains my favorite line of his.
“You were wrong – all of you were wrong – to turn your backs on the rest of the world! We let fear of discovery prevent us from doing what is right. No more! I cannot stay here with you. I cannot rest while he sits on the throne! He is a monster of our own creation! I must reclaim the mantle. I must! I must right these wrongs!”
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