In episode 2 of Marvel’s What If…? posted this Wednesday on Disney +, it is T’Challa aka Black Panther who becomes Star Lord. The opportunity for Chadwick Boseman to lend him his voice one last time before his death on August 28, 2020.
In What If…?, An animated series to discover every week on Disney +, Marvel changes key events in the MCU films and opens up a myriad of possibilities: after Peggy Carter in Captain America, episode 2 is devoted this time to the beloved character of T’Challa (Black Panther).
In this alternate universe, it is not Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) that the Ravagers of Yundu will recover on Earth but the son of the King of Wakanda. And that’s good, the young prince dreams of exploration. He becomes Star Lord, a righteous man who steals from the rich to give to the poor.
As for most of the actors who have agreed to reprise their role for What If… ?, it is Chadwick Boseman who lends his voice to T’Challa in the episode in question. And through this project, this is the last time he will play this character before his tragic death on August 28, 2020.
Series director Bryan Andrews made no secret of his emotion as he spoke about the deceased actor at the press conference last week, as reported. Deadline. The teams have endeavored to deliver a perfect episode, in order to pay tribute to him (the final card is also dedicated to him).
Screenshot Dedicated to our friend, our inspiration and our hero Chadwick Boseman.
“It was amazing to be able to work with him. It was short because our episodes are not long. I think he was the first actor to sign. He wanted to read the directions aloud and make it into a kind of play. He was really happy to be able to play this version of T’Challa. He could play the King, but without the role, royalty and everything that goes with it. He could tone it down, and do more in the comedy“.
The character of T’Challa is expected to appear in all 4 episodes of What If, it remains to be seen in what form.
