Coogler Reveals Black Panther 2's Original Father-Son Story with T'Challa

• Director Ryan Coogler shared his original vision for Black Panther 2, which was a "father-son story" centered on King T'Challa and his young son.
• The plot involved T'Challa and his son undertaking a sacred "ritual of eight" in the bush, where the son could ask any question.
• Namor was planned to attack Wakanda during this ritual, forcing T'Challa to balance his kingly duties with his fatherly role.
• Chadwick Boseman's unexpected passing in 2020 led to the complete reimagining of the film, resulting in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
• Coogler expressed deep affection for the original script, believing it would have showcased Chadwick's full acting range.

Why It Matters: Chadwick Boseman's death reshaped Black Panther 2 from a father-son tale to Wakanda Forever.