Feige told a Disney presentation for investors
that Boseman's performance as the proud Black leader of the
fictional land of Wakanda was iconic, and that he would not be
replaced.
Boseman died in August of colon cancer at age 43 after a four
year battle with the disease that he had kept private.
Feige said the sequel would honor Boseman's legacy by continuing
to "explore the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied
characters introduced in the first film." He did not give
details but said the sequel was due to arrive in movie theaters
in July 2022.
"Black Panther" executive producer Victoria Alonso last month
denied speculation that the filmmakers planned to use a digital
double for Boseman in the sequel.
Alonso was quoted as telling Argentine newspaper Clarin in a
November interview that the filmmakers were taking time to
decide how to continue the story.
Boseman's final film, drama "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," will be
released by Netflix on Dec. 18.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
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