Unveiling the Epic 'What Could Have Been' of Black Panther 2
Ready your vibranium shields, true believers, because we're about to dive into a tantalizing alternate reality that could have shaken the Marvel Cinematic Universe to its core! Esteemed director Ryan Coogler unfolded his heart-pounding vision for Black Panther 2 in an electrifying revelation on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. Hold onto your hats because this narrative is what MCU dreams are made of!
Before the world lost the incomparable Chadwick Boseman—our beloved King T'Challa—Coogler had penned a jaw-dropping, 180-page script. Boseman was too ill to read it, but get ready as we reveal the brilliant adventure that was in store! Picture this: a post-Blip T’Challa reconnects with his son, Toussaint, who hardly remembers his superhero dad. The stage was set for an emotional whirlwind mixed with explosive action!
Coogler painted a cinematic masterpiece, showcasing T’Challa's struggle to bond with Toussaint amid a storm of chaos. The movie opens with a riveting animated sequence—Nakia, played by the phenomenal Lupita Nyong’o, tells Toussaint about his unknown heritage. BAM! Cut to reality with T’Challa meeting his son while the world recovers from the Blip. Get ready for goosebumps!
Brace yourself for the movie's codename—‘Summer Break,’ an epic father-son saga during a summer no one would ever forget. A thrilling ritual known as the Ritual of Eight would have forced T’Challa and his son to endure the wilds, living off the land. Wait for it—a global threat emerges, and T'Challa must save the world with Toussaint by his side. IMAX, surround sound, and all!
Here's the kicker: while engaging in intense battles and high-stakes negotiations with a reimagined Namor, the king had to adhere to this sacred father-son ritual. The stakes were nothing short of epic, breaking new ground on heart-pounding storytelling!
Ryan Coogler drops the mic, reflecting on a path untaken and praising the turn to focus on powerful stories of the women of Wakanda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Remember, Wakanda is forever, and so is the legacy of our beloved king.