Black Panther 2 Designer Explains Kobe Bryant-Inspired Tribute In Sequel

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's production designer revealed how the late Kobe Bryant inspired one of the central tributes to Chadwick Boseman in the MCU's latest movie.

Chadwick Boseman's death became one of the most shocking moments in MCU history, eventually leading to Black Panther 2 paying tribute to him in various ways. This was seen immediately after the movie began as the Wakandans drew murals depicting the late T'Challa on the streets while his family led the funeral procession and laid him to rest with their ancestors, with his death serving as a central part of the plot.

Tragically, Boseman wasn't the only beloved celebrity that passed away in 2020, as the world saw Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, killed in a helicopter crash in California in January 2020.

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