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  • Indiana Jones TV series in the works at Disney+

    By Express News Service

    A TV series based on the Indiana Jones franchise is reportedly in the works at Disney+. The action-adventure franchise, which stars Harrison Ford playing the titular role, started with the 1981 film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.

    A fifth addition to the Indiana Jones film franchise is currently under production with Ford reprising his role as the globe-trotting archaeologist. The yet-to-be-titled film is directed by Logan fame James Mangold. 

    Executives at Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly on the hunt for a writer to helm the project. It is currently unknown to what extent the series will be connected to the film series. Speculations abound that the series could serve as a prequel to the films and revolve around younger Indiana Jones.

    However, a series similar to that idea has already been, it was titled The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and had Sean Patrick Flanery playing the young Indiana Jones. Developed by Amblin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, the series premiered its first episode on 4 March 1992. The Indiana Jones character was originally created by Star Wars creator George Lucas.  

    A TV series based on the Indiana Jones franchise is reportedly in the works at Disney+. The action-adventure franchise, which stars Harrison Ford playing the titular role, started with the 1981 film Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was directed by Steven Spielberg.

    A fifth addition to the Indiana Jones film franchise is currently under production with Ford reprising his role as the globe-trotting archaeologist. The yet-to-be-titled film is directed by Logan fame James Mangold. 

    Executives at Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly on the hunt for a writer to helm the project. 
    It is currently unknown to what extent the series will be connected to the film series. Speculations abound that the series could serve as a prequel to the films and revolve around younger Indiana Jones.

    However, a series similar to that idea has already been, it was titled The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and had Sean Patrick Flanery playing the young Indiana Jones. Developed by Amblin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, the series premiered its first episode on 4 March 1992. The Indiana Jones character was originally created by Star Wars creator George Lucas. 
     

  • Short film based on Grogu from ‘The Mandalorian’ in the works 

    By Express News Service

    Disney+ is reportedly developing a short film based on the fictional character Grogu from the Star Wars series ‘The Mandalorian’. Although not officially confirmed by Disney, the short film is expected to stream on the site on the 3rd year anniversary of ‘The Mandalorian’ series which falls on 12 November.

    According to reports, the short film is titled ‘Grogu and Dust Bunnies’.Lucasfilm and Disney+ had earlier released a couple of Star Wars short films under the title Galaxy of Sounds but the Grogu short film seems to be unrelated to that.

    The official Twitter handle of Disney+Italy posted the announcement and then immediately deleted the tweet. The short film is based on Grogu who is from the same species as the popular Star Wars character Yoda. The character was first introduced in the first episode of ‘The Mandalorian’, which premiered in 2019.

    The baby-like design of Grogu quickly gained attention and became popular, outshining Star Wars characters from the sequel trilogy films. 

    Disney+ is reportedly developing a short film based on the fictional character Grogu from the Star Wars series ‘The Mandalorian’. Although not officially confirmed by Disney, the short film is expected to stream on the site on the 3rd year anniversary of ‘The Mandalorian’ series which falls on 12 November.

    According to reports, the short film is titled ‘Grogu and Dust Bunnies’.Lucasfilm and Disney+ had earlier released a couple of Star Wars short films under the title Galaxy of Sounds but the Grogu short film seems to be unrelated to that.

    The official Twitter handle of Disney+Italy posted the announcement and then immediately deleted the tweet. The short film is based on Grogu who is from the same species as the popular Star Wars character Yoda. The character was first introduced in the first episode of ‘The Mandalorian’, which premiered in 2019.

    The baby-like design of Grogu quickly gained attention and became popular, outshining Star Wars characters from the sequel trilogy films. 

  • Season 2 of ‘Loki’ completes filming

    By Express News Service

    The second season of Marvel’s Disney+ series Loki has wrapped up filming in London, UK. Images from the wrap party, which includes the cast and crew, have been released online.

    The series follows the adventures of a time-variant Loki getting caught up in a multiverse-ending ordeal involving a multiversal police force known as the Time Variance authority.

    The series, based on characters from the Marvel comics, takes off after Loki steals the Tesseract during the events of Avengers: Endgame. The Loki variant seen in the series is different from the Loki who gets killed at the hands of Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

    The series gained fame among Marvel fans for introducing the Marvel character Kang the destroyer into the MCU storyline, the character was portrayed by Jonathan Mayors. The first season premiered on 9 June 2021 and received critical as well as commercial praise.

    The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Richard E. Grant, and Jonathan Majors.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    The second season of Marvel’s Disney+ series Loki has wrapped up filming in London, UK. Images from the wrap party, which includes the cast and crew, have been released online.

    The series follows the adventures of a time-variant Loki getting caught up in a multiverse-ending ordeal involving a multiversal police force known as the Time Variance authority.

    The series, based on characters from the Marvel comics, takes off after Loki steals the Tesseract during the events of Avengers: Endgame. The Loki variant seen in the series is different from the Loki who gets killed at the hands of Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

    The series gained fame among Marvel fans for introducing the Marvel character Kang the destroyer into the MCU storyline, the character was portrayed by Jonathan Mayors. The first season premiered on 9 June 2021 and received critical as well as commercial praise.

    The series stars Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Wunmi Mosaku, Eugene Cordero, Tara Strong, Owen Wilson, Richard E. Grant, and Jonathan Majors.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • Disney unveils the first poster of ‘Little Mermaid’ starring Halle Bailey as Ariel

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: The wait is over. Disney has released the first poster of the upcoming live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’.

    Disney offered a first look at its live-action adaptation, starring Halle Bailey and directed by Rob Marshall, at its recent D23 gathering, Deadline reported.

    The poster features Bailey as Ariel as she perches on a rock in the sea. Bailey also shared the poster on her social media.

    “Words can’t describe how immensely honoured I feel to play the mermaid of my dreams, Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Come under the sea with me, in theatres May 26, 2023,” she tweeted.

    Words can’t describe how immensely honored I feel to play the mermaid of my dreams, Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Come under the sea with me, in theaters May 26, 2023 pic.twitter.com/EEkxvLpt7q
    — Halle (@HalleBailey) October 13, 2022
    The project is based on the studio’s 1989 animated classic, which was itself based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story centres on the mermaid princess Ariel, who makes a Faustian bargain with the sea witch Ursala in an attempt to become human and win the love of a prince.

    Rob Marshall has directed the upcoming project, which is scheduled to release on May 26, 2023. Clements and John Musker wrote and directed the original film, which became an instant classic upon its release, grossing over USD 211M worldwide and winning Academy Awards for Original Score and Original Song, along with two Golden Globes, a Grammy and other accolades. David Magee and Jane Goldman scripted the new take.

    WASHINGTON: The wait is over. Disney has released the first poster of the upcoming live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’.

    Disney offered a first look at its live-action adaptation, starring Halle Bailey and directed by Rob Marshall, at its recent D23 gathering, Deadline reported.

    The poster features Bailey as Ariel as she perches on a rock in the sea. Bailey also shared the poster on her social media.

    “Words can’t describe how immensely honoured I feel to play the mermaid of my dreams, Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Come under the sea with me, in theatres May 26, 2023,” she tweeted.

    Words can’t describe how immensely honored I feel to play the mermaid of my dreams, Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Come under the sea with me, in theaters May 26, 2023 pic.twitter.com/EEkxvLpt7q
    — Halle (@HalleBailey) October 13, 2022
    The project is based on the studio’s 1989 animated classic, which was itself based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The story centres on the mermaid princess Ariel, who makes a Faustian bargain with the sea witch Ursala in an attempt to become human and win the love of a prince.

    Rob Marshall has directed the upcoming project, which is scheduled to release on May 26, 2023. Clements and John Musker wrote and directed the original film, which became an instant classic upon its release, grossing over USD 211M worldwide and winning Academy Awards for Original Score and Original Song, along with two Golden Globes, a Grammy and other accolades. David Magee and Jane Goldman scripted the new take.

  • Science fiction version of Arabian Nights in works

    By Express News Service

    Disney has decided to adapt One Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian Nights. Reportedly, Arash Amel is attached to pen the script for the upcoming film that will bring a new science fiction twist to the classic stories. Specific details of the upcoming project remain a mystery. The film will be a live-action original film that is not attached to any pre-existing films of the company.

    With Disney adapting a set of classic stories in a science fiction setting, the upcoming film will be an interesting project to look forward to. More information about the film will likely be revealed as the project’s development furthers. There is no official word on if the film will be a theatrical film or a Disney+ exclusive.

    Disney previously adapted one of the many famous stories from One Thousand and One Nights with the release of Aladdin in 1992, starring Robin Williams as the voice of the Genie. It remains unknown which stories of One Thousand and One Nights will be adapted for the sci-fi spin.

    Amel previously collaborated with Disney by writing the screenplay for the film Rise, which was released exclusively on Disney+ to positive reviews earlier this year. With the film still in its early stages of development, no official release date has been set yet. 

    Disney has decided to adapt One Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian Nights. Reportedly, Arash Amel is attached to pen the script for the upcoming film that will bring a new science fiction twist to the classic stories. Specific details of the upcoming project remain a mystery. The film will be a live-action original film that is not attached to any pre-existing films of the company.

    With Disney adapting a set of classic stories in a science fiction setting, the upcoming film will be an interesting project to look forward to. More information about the film will likely be revealed as the project’s development furthers. There is no official word on if the film will be a theatrical film or a Disney+ exclusive.

    Disney previously adapted one of the many famous stories from One Thousand and One Nights with the release of Aladdin in 1992, starring Robin Williams as the voice of the Genie. It remains unknown which stories of One Thousand and One Nights will be adapted for the sci-fi spin.

    Amel previously collaborated with Disney by writing the screenplay for the film Rise, which was released exclusively on Disney+ to positive reviews earlier this year. With the film still in its early stages of development, no official release date has been set yet.
     

  • Disney’s ‘Strange World’ to release in India on November 25

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Disney’s animation movie “Strange World” will hit the theatres in India on November 25.

    The Walt Disney Animation Studios project, centres on a family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a blob, a three-legged dog, and a slew of ravenous creatures.

    The voice cast features Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade; Dennis Quaid as Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher’s 16-year-old son, Ethan and Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things.

    ‘Strange World’ is directed by Don Hall. Qui Nguyen has penned the movie and also serves as co-director. The film is produced by Roy Conli.

    MUMBAI: Disney’s animation movie “Strange World” will hit the theatres in India on November 25.

    The Walt Disney Animation Studios project, centres on a family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a blob, a three-legged dog, and a slew of ravenous creatures.

    The voice cast features Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade; Dennis Quaid as Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher’s 16-year-old son, Ethan and Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things.

    ‘Strange World’ is directed by Don Hall. Qui Nguyen has penned the movie and also serves as co-director. The film is produced by Roy Conli.

  • Disney announces ‘The Lion King’ sequel, ‘Snow White’, ‘Inside Out 2’ release dates

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: American production house Disney announced the official release dates of some of its most awaited projects at the D23 expo.

    According to Variety, Disney’s ‘Snow White’ starring Rachel Zegler is all set to release on March 22, 2024, Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ is to hit the screens on June 14, 2024, and director Barry Jenkins’s ‘The Lion King’ sequel ‘Mufasa’ is slated to release on July 5, 2024.

    Apart from them, Disney also announced release dates of director Taika Waititi’s next sports comedy film ‘Next Goal Wins’ which is set to hit the screens on April 21, 2023, and the theme-park ride adaptation ‘Haunted Mansion’, which was earlier slated to release on March 10, 2023, will now hit the screen on August 11, 2023, Variety reported.

    ALSO READ | Chadwick Boseman, ‘Frozen’ stars, Ellen Pompeo honoured with Disney Legends Awards 

    Meanwhile, Disney has now removed director Patty Jenkins’s ‘Star Wars: Rogue Squadron’ from the release calendar, which was earlier slated to release on December 22, 2023.

    ‘Rogue Squadron’ was expected to be the first ‘Star Wars’ movie to hit the theatres since 2019’s ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’ Disney and Lucasfilm are currently busy developing separate ‘Star Wars’ films, first with the ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ helmer Waititi, another with ‘The Last Jedi’ filmmaker Rian Johnson and a third with Marvel chief Kevin Feige, but there’s been little-to-no information available about any of those endeavours, so it’s unclear which of those will be the first to hit the theatres, as per Variety.

    WASHINGTON: American production house Disney announced the official release dates of some of its most awaited projects at the D23 expo.

    According to Variety, Disney’s ‘Snow White’ starring Rachel Zegler is all set to release on March 22, 2024, Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ is to hit the screens on June 14, 2024, and director Barry Jenkins’s ‘The Lion King’ sequel ‘Mufasa’ is slated to release on July 5, 2024.

    Apart from them, Disney also announced release dates of director Taika Waititi’s next sports comedy film ‘Next Goal Wins’ which is set to hit the screens on April 21, 2023, and the theme-park ride adaptation ‘Haunted Mansion’, which was earlier slated to release on March 10, 2023, will now hit the screen on August 11, 2023, Variety reported.

    ALSO READ | Chadwick Boseman, ‘Frozen’ stars, Ellen Pompeo honoured with Disney Legends Awards 

    Meanwhile, Disney has now removed director Patty Jenkins’s ‘Star Wars: Rogue Squadron’ from the release calendar, which was earlier slated to release on December 22, 2023.

    ‘Rogue Squadron’ was expected to be the first ‘Star Wars’ movie to hit the theatres since 2019’s ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’ Disney and Lucasfilm are currently busy developing separate ‘Star Wars’ films, first with the ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ helmer Waititi, another with ‘The Last Jedi’ filmmaker Rian Johnson and a third with Marvel chief Kevin Feige, but there’s been little-to-no information available about any of those endeavours, so it’s unclear which of those will be the first to hit the theatres, as per Variety.

  • Ariana DeBose to star in Disney’s new animated musical ‘Wish’

    By PTI

    ANAHEIM: Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is set to lead Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming toon musical film “Wish”.

    The project, which was announced during the ongoing D23 Expo, will also feature “Wreck-It Ralph” star Alan Tudyk.

    “Frozen” helmer Chris Buck will be co-directing the film along with Fawn Veerasunthorn, best known for her work on “Raya and the Last Dragon”.

    “Wish” revolves around 17-year-old Asha (voiced by “West Side Story” star DeBose), who is navigating the Kingdom of Wishes.

    She makes a plea to the stars, wishing for guidance, and ends up bringing an actual star down from the sky.

    According to the makers, the movie will be a mix of timeless watercolour style and 3D CG (computer graphic) animation.

    ALSO READ | Chadwick Boseman, ‘Frozen’ stars, Ellen Pompeo honoured with Disney Legends Awards 

    “Fawn and I both grew up on Disney classics and fell in love with them. Truly, there is no greater power in the universe than someone with a true wish in their hearts,” Buck said.

    Disney Animation head Jennifer Lee has penned the screenplay. DeBose also performed ‘More for Us’, one of the songs from ‘Wish’, at the D23 Expo. The film is set to be released in November 2023 to mark Disney’s 100th anniversary.

    ANAHEIM: Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is set to lead Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming toon musical film “Wish”.

    The project, which was announced during the ongoing D23 Expo, will also feature “Wreck-It Ralph” star Alan Tudyk.

    “Frozen” helmer Chris Buck will be co-directing the film along with Fawn Veerasunthorn, best known for her work on “Raya and the Last Dragon”.

    “Wish” revolves around 17-year-old Asha (voiced by “West Side Story” star DeBose), who is navigating the Kingdom of Wishes.

    She makes a plea to the stars, wishing for guidance, and ends up bringing an actual star down from the sky.

    According to the makers, the movie will be a mix of timeless watercolour style and 3D CG (computer graphic) animation.

    ALSO READ | Chadwick Boseman, ‘Frozen’ stars, Ellen Pompeo honoured with Disney Legends Awards 

    “Fawn and I both grew up on Disney classics and fell in love with them. Truly, there is no greater power in the universe than someone with a true wish in their hearts,” Buck said.

    Disney Animation head Jennifer Lee has penned the screenplay. DeBose also performed ‘More for Us’, one of the songs from ‘Wish’, at the D23 Expo. The film is set to be released in November 2023 to mark Disney’s 100th anniversary.

  • Disney unveils first look of its ‘Snow White’ live-action remake at D23 Expo 

    By PTI

    ANAHEIM: The first look at Disney’s upcoming live-action retelling of “Snow White”, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, was revealed at the D23 Expo on Friday.

    The maiden glimpse of Zegler as Snow White, Disney’s first-ever princess, and Gadot’s Evil Queen, the iconic villain, was shared in a 30-second teaser of the film.

    Zegler and Gadot were present at the teaser reveal.

    “It was very different from anything I’ve ever done before. I’m used to playing the other end of where the heart should be,” Gadot, known for essaying DC superhero Wonder Woman, said.

    The new film is based on 1937’s ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ Disney’s first feature film and the world’s first full-length animated movie.

    The story revolves around Zegler’s Snow White, a beautiful young princess orphaned at a young age who lives with her cruel stepmother, the Queen (Gadot).

    As somebody who has been a Disney fan, Zegler said essaying the role of Snow White was a “dream come true”.

    The actor made her film debut in the 2021 adaptation of the musical drama “West Side Story”, for which she won the Golden Globe Award for best actress  motion picture comedy or musical.

    “Snow White” features Andrew Burnap as Snow White’s love interest and Martin Klebba as Grumpy, one of the seven dwarfs.

    Marc Webb, known for “The Amazing Spider-Man” films and “500 Days of Summer”, has directed the movie.

    The script is written by playwright Erin Cressida Wilson and ‘Lady Bird’ director Greta Gerwig.

    Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have penned new songs for the remake.

    ANAHEIM: The first look at Disney’s upcoming live-action retelling of “Snow White”, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, was revealed at the D23 Expo on Friday.

    The maiden glimpse of Zegler as Snow White, Disney’s first-ever princess, and Gadot’s Evil Queen, the iconic villain, was shared in a 30-second teaser of the film.

    Zegler and Gadot were present at the teaser reveal.

    “It was very different from anything I’ve ever done before. I’m used to playing the other end of where the heart should be,” Gadot, known for essaying DC superhero Wonder Woman, said.

    The new film is based on 1937’s ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ Disney’s first feature film and the world’s first full-length animated movie.

    The story revolves around Zegler’s Snow White, a beautiful young princess orphaned at a young age who lives with her cruel stepmother, the Queen (Gadot).

    As somebody who has been a Disney fan, Zegler said essaying the role of Snow White was a “dream come true”.

    The actor made her film debut in the 2021 adaptation of the musical drama “West Side Story”, for which she won the Golden Globe Award for best actress  motion picture comedy or musical.

    “Snow White” features Andrew Burnap as Snow White’s love interest and Martin Klebba as Grumpy, one of the seven dwarfs.

    Marc Webb, known for “The Amazing Spider-Man” films and “500 Days of Summer”, has directed the movie.

    The script is written by playwright Erin Cressida Wilson and ‘Lady Bird’ director Greta Gerwig.

    Songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have penned new songs for the remake.

  • Chadwick Boseman wins posthumous Creative Arts Emmy for ‘What If

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman received a posthumous Creative Arts Emmy Award for his voice performance in the Disney+ series “What If.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Boseman’s wife Taylor Simone Ledward accepted the honour on his behalf during Saturday’s ceremony at downtown Microsoft Theater here. It marked both the actor’s first win and first Emmy nomination.

    Boseman, who played Wakanda King T’Challa aka superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), won the award in the outstanding character voice-over performance category in the “What If. T’Challa Became a Star-Lord?” episode.

    The character of Star-Lord/ Peter Quill is played by Chris Pratt in the MCU.

    Ledward said when she learned that her husband was nominated for the award, she started thinking about everything that was going on in their life when an ailing Boseman was recording for the series.

    “And what a beautifully aligned moment it really is that one of the last things he would work on would not only be revisiting a character that was so important to him and his career and to the world, but also that it be an exploration of something new, diving into a new potential future — particularly with everything he spoke about purpose and finding the reason that you are here on the planet on this very time,” she said.

    “You can’t understand your purpose unless you’re willing to ask, ‘What if,’ unless you’re willing to say, ‘What if the universe is conspiring in my favour, what if it’s me?’ Thank you so much for the honour – Chad would be so honoured, and I’m honoured on his behalf,” she added.

    The actor was nominated in the category alongside F Murray Abraham (“Moon Knight”), Julie Andrews (“Bridgerton”), Maya Rudolph (“Big Mouth”), Stanley Tucci (“Central Park”), Jessica Walter (“Archer”) and Jeffrey Wright (“What If.?”).

    Boseman passed away in 2020 after a private battle with colon cancer at the age of 43.

    He was previously nominated for a posthumous Oscar for lead actor for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”.

    LOS ANGELES: “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman received a posthumous Creative Arts Emmy Award for his voice performance in the Disney+ series “What If.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Boseman’s wife Taylor Simone Ledward accepted the honour on his behalf during Saturday’s ceremony at downtown Microsoft Theater here. It marked both the actor’s first win and first Emmy nomination.

    Boseman, who played Wakanda King T’Challa aka superhero Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), won the award in the outstanding character voice-over performance category in the “What If. T’Challa Became a Star-Lord?” episode.

    The character of Star-Lord/ Peter Quill is played by Chris Pratt in the MCU.

    Ledward said when she learned that her husband was nominated for the award, she started thinking about everything that was going on in their life when an ailing Boseman was recording for the series.

    “And what a beautifully aligned moment it really is that one of the last things he would work on would not only be revisiting a character that was so important to him and his career and to the world, but also that it be an exploration of something new, diving into a new potential future — particularly with everything he spoke about purpose and finding the reason that you are here on the planet on this very time,” she said.

    “You can’t understand your purpose unless you’re willing to ask, ‘What if,’ unless you’re willing to say, ‘What if the universe is conspiring in my favour, what if it’s me?’ Thank you so much for the honour – Chad would be so honoured, and I’m honoured on his behalf,” she added.

    The actor was nominated in the category alongside F Murray Abraham (“Moon Knight”), Julie Andrews (“Bridgerton”), Maya Rudolph (“Big Mouth”), Stanley Tucci (“Central Park”), Jessica Walter (“Archer”) and Jeffrey Wright (“What If.?”).

    Boseman passed away in 2020 after a private battle with colon cancer at the age of 43.

    He was previously nominated for a posthumous Oscar for lead actor for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”.