The Marvel universe misses Chadwick Boseman. The real universe misses Boseman. I miss Chad. He came to Hollywood like a meteor. He was a movie star in every sense of the word. His meteoric rise in movies is felt in all the galaxy. As King T’challa in Black Panther, he gave children all around the world a superhero to admire. And he was self-conscious of the roles he accepted. He wasn’t acting just for a paycheck. Chad had a passion for the craft. He respected it, and it respected him.
Chadwick Boseman, the actor, earned a degree in directing. Who knew? He was also classically trained in Oxford England, where he received sponsorship from none other than Denzel Washington. He gave us a lot in a short period. It is sad how he died of cancer. This news stunned all of his fans. Boseman had a solid global fan base for good reason.
Let’s remember Chadwick Boseman in this space. Who could forget his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in 42? I (for one) sure can’t. Do you remember his brilliance as James Brown in Get on Up? What about his performance in Marshall? How did he pull that one off? Chad was brilliant at playing real-life heroes because he was a hero all this time.
Born in Anderson, South Carolina, the hometown hero was electric. Despite having colon cancer, Boseman went to work, where he contributed greatness. His performances in films such as 21 Bridges and Da 5 Bloods showcase a wide range of talent. He made a major impact on the film industry because there was no one else quite like him in Hollywood. Tons of actors never “make it,” but Boseman made it. He was driven. That drive is unexplainable. It comes from within; but, it is not without. Fortunately, the universe never really loses a star. His art will live on forever!
