Ryan Coogler and Chadwick Boseman Discuss Crafting Black Panther

Co-writer/director Ryan Coogler and his leading man Chadwick Boseman sit down with Complex for a discussion on the making of Black Panther, what inspired and overwhelmed them, working with Kendrick and TDE on the soundtrack and how the movie could impact black-led blockbuster opportunities going forward.
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[@j.jmarlon1417]

Ryan is so humble man. Homie said, "proud of you bruh".

[@paigewashington6018]

J.J Marlon i said the samething

[@ericastreet6589]

I love that Ryan doesn’t code-switch. He is so Oakland. I love it.

[@supremeetnel7707]

Ryan Coogler talking like he didn’t just direct The Black Panther. This man ain’t changing for nobody👌🏽

[@y0utub3g0]

Supreme Etnel that’s that Oakland

[@ThaMizphit74]

Town biz!

[@elvoncoleman6459]

Supreme Etnel he speaks accordingly. Like growing up in the hood, that dialect not going nowhere, but u can see when he on shit like Good Morning America, he atleast attempting to clean it up.

[@supremeetnel7707]

elvon coleman 😂😂 yeah on good morning America he cleaned it up

[@devzeppilin]

He a real one.

[@jswitch4949]

Ryan Coogler directed Fruitvale Station, Creed, and now Black Panther. His filmography so far is great. One of my favorite directors out right now. I’m definitely gonna keep supporting his films.

[@jswitch4949]

Vanessa Louis my favorite thing about Fruitvale is the that he had faults Coogler didn’t try to paint him as a perfect person but he was still likeable and charismatic and you cared

[@Your.favorite.Senpaii]

The cool part is in every movie he’s directed Michael B Jordan, has had a leading role

[@stevengonz]

He's definitely one of the best filmmakers of this generation

[@denisedean2446]

I had no idea he directed Creed. Ryan is so authentic and just real. The brotha is not changing for Hollywood. That's a strong Black man.

[@michaeledgerton3508]

@@Your.favorite.Senpaii yeah I can see them making more great movies together in the future

[@Chowmeinpapii]

Ryan’s from the town bruh. Dope to see someone from the bay doing big things. Keep it up big bro

[@robincorprew9007]

Chad is so sharp

[@rosem774]

Chadwick real black excellence

[@robincorprew9007]

Rouge Mula yesssss!!!

[@karong7017]

Yasssssssssssssssss!

[@karong7017]

Mohamed Ali West AFrican -Seiera Lionne lineage according to Chad. Hope I spelled that right.

[@simonemitchell1397]

Both are chadwick and Ryan

[@TheJordanbrown2]

I can listen to Ryan Coogler speak all day and not get tired of it

[@sekouyansane3291]

Bruh Coogler really is from the Town. The way he talks is so familiar

[@shuriw.loveandlight5758]

I LUV the fact that Ryan has achieved ALL this INSPITE OF the speech impediment some of the people in the comments choose to mock him about. It makes me believe I can achieve my dreams despite my limitations too. It's just like Moses who freed the children of Israel from bondage despite his stutter. Ryan is BOSS!!! Wakanda forever!!! And to those mocking him, maybe you sound better than him but have you inspired the quality and depth of conversation he has and on a global scale? I don't think so.

[@denisedean2446]

@Jennifer Yearwood And I love it. He is hope for lil kids in the hood that sound like him because he demonstrates that greatness has versatility and comes in many dimensions and personalities.🥰

[@moniquewrites9046]

He has speech impediment?

[@terrillgoodwinejr537]

RIP Chadwick boseman

[@mrsnet]

I have seen Black Panther FOUR times, lol. Can't get enough of it. Greatest movie I've ever seen!

[@mr.o2291]

mrsnet Wakanda forever

[@Sparta908]

Black Panther was great going to see it again tonight

[@janedoe8045]

Chadwick being 41 is the real shocker!

[@MrCamwilliams7]

Ain’t no way he 27! I thought bruh bruh was like 15!

[@jeremybarnes3698]

Cameron Williams 😂

[@lexibillingslea]

Cameron Williams Swear to goodness...I need to see this birth certificate! 18...tops! lol

[@kevinzhang3313]

"bruh bruh" ?

[@moniquewrites9046]

Black truly does not crack

[@Menaka1979]

Can’t believe he’s gone xx rest in peace xx ❤️🙏🏽😔

[@denisedean2446]

Ryan is so fine, sexy,Masculine and intelligent. SO proud of him. He is an old soul. And my man Chadwick is so gracious, talented and handsome. WHYYYY?!😭❤

[@karismatikkween08]

I love watching intvws with Ryan. His stutter gives him an adorable quality. He is so talented

[@kab123ful]

Ryan’s got a heavy Oakland accent, it’s great!👌🏽

[@kab123ful]

Jennifer Yearwood if you say so.

[@KeenApollo]

Jennifer Yearwood and it's nothing wrong with that. If you're being a pompous ass about it

[@cawanajohnson9754]

chadwick you are resting now!!! rip fly high!!!

[@paigewashington6018]

Those guys are so humble. Ryan said proud of you bro. Man I 💘 them

[@baddworld]

People trying so hard to complain about this film it was great !!!

[@robincorprew9007]

AB BADD true

[@rashida8576]

AB BADD they’re just hating. There is literally nothing in this film to complain about. Nothing.

[@lateishawashington8176]

3 black successful brother's, it's a vibe. I can watch Chadwick's interviews all day (I do at times) he's just the coolest

[@dobnl2831]

I love how most interviews I see of Ryan Coogler he throws in football analogy and it's always understandable

[@WORKSbaby]

Lmfao ^

[@CCOKay]

10:35

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913]

I see a lot of ppl complaining about Ryan Coogler’s voice but I love I.T yo. Lol I’m from NY so I’m not familiar with I.T but I think his accent is dope.

[@dianadamon4174]

Chadwick and Coogler is a dynamite team!! So loving this! Can’t wait to see future collaborations.....

[@candicesmith8208]

Love watching these young men doing it BIG... Rest Well Chadwick 🙏🏾

[@keetmadu1054]

All 3 you guys look younger then your age.

[@ticomac]

Yo why the background music hella hard

[@mrsnet]

Omega Music .... throwing in the N word put a damper on the pride we're all experiencing presently. Keep it to yourself, smh

[@nikiedmonds6236]

Look at these beautiful black men 😊 the way Ryan Coogler talks be killing me tho...that West Coast accent does not blend with my East Coast ears 😫...rest peacefully Chadwick 🙏🏽 I will see you in eternity and the world to come ❤

[@KhristianArmanDreamLucid]

Great Black Greatness moment at the beginning

[@0404chrisjz]

A R M A N I JORDAN if you say so

[@kevinzhang3313]

black...greatness? I just see some guys being themselves being friendly talking to each other

[@karong7017]

Ryan is humble and kind. He knows the ropes; not his 1st time at the rodeo. Sweet how Ryan & Chad attempted to put novice interviewer at ease by saying they were "nervous".

[@voodeux_badeux]

Ryan is so street, love it

[@creepyghostproductionz9026]

Kudos 2 Coogler and Boseman...they r doing it big.

[@Scrapluv]

Coogler seems real down to earth and earnest.

[@Scrapluv]

@Jennifer Yearwood He articulated his views pretty clearly. He just doesn't code switch. He clearly knows his craft.

[@brendab.5111]

Grown men talking. Mutual respect. A wholy holy thoughtful process. Very rewarding and enjoyable.

[@neybaker2302]

Mega shoutout to these brothers doing their thing! And I love the way the portrayed black women in the movie

[@bigstunna2049]

*awesome actors* *Awesome director* *Awesome movie*

[@tattoodrdoke]

27 Frazier doing a Benjamin Button boy!

[@kurtispeak]

Bruh...whoever was the editor for this complex interview...pls pay attention to the background music and how it matches the interview. Or just no music at all lol

[@Buyis]

KurtisPeak yesss! COMPLEX READ THIS COMMENT!

[@YoungDen]

Please do because everyone who watch isn't 12

[@supremeetnel7707]

Frazier is 27! WTF. Frazier got the scoop on the fountain of youth.

[@JesusChrist-iw8mi]

It's not hard to stay looking young when you spend most of your life locked in your mama's house because the other boys in town are mean to you.

[@supremeetnel7707]

Jesus Christ Ummmmm Get some help.

[@kevrayne5483]

Supreme Etnel I honestly think the key to looking real young is to have a slim body. Ariana Grande is a perfect example, as soon as she lost weight it seems she lost some years on her as well lol. Just google her before and after pics

[@DendyJungle]

Supreme Etnel he has the special ability to get bullied online

[@devzeppilin]

And I don't want it lol.

[@Welcome01213]

So Chadwick is the oldest out of all of them. No one looks their age! 😳😂

[@chaseofori-atta2225]

Mr. Ryan Coogler is one of the best directors--keep up the good work, Sir!

[@ToyaRR]

I love Message from the King and Black Panther is soooo AMAZING!

[@Decemburrrrrr]

You know what I'm shayin?

[@armondjay3135]

Breeer not bruh....bay tlk....lmao

[@sneet_h]

He was so nervous. I don’t know why though.

[@dev4930]

😂😂 I love it

[@kevinzhang3313]

sneet haile? Seriously? you dont know why someone would get nervous? It is an interview and hes a normal guy, people get nervous

[@JtheNomadProductions]

They was roastin Frazier lowkey in the beginning 😂

[@JtheNomadProductions]

larmando22 what about "lowkey" do you not understand?

[@TheCropCircleQueens]

I think the guy in the yellow was, but it was cool to see the other guy building him up

[@woodymcclainfan1926]

Stonehouse Music that’s Chadwick boseman and green btw

[@nomsangwenya9116]

Decent human beings... Love you gentlemen.

[@IAmHeWhoIs]

I miss Chadwick so much 🥺✊🏾And love how you can hear the BAY AREA in Ryans voice

[@lationerasellanders47]

Ryan is the only black director i know nd he from the bay too its fucking lit

[@callocjr]

Yo Ryan Coogler surprised me with his realness hopefully we get a chance to do some work together in the near future

[@ericraygoza5805]

Chadwick is silent sneakers smooth with that “Complex” point

[@Neeshpeesh123]

See right at 5:17 is where they fucked up at lol. They got real wild with the music like wtf!?

[@dev4930]

Neeshpeesh123 lmao!!

[@crystalfoo5960]

Ryan Coogler such an articulate speaker

[@justinpigg1694]

I feel like MBJ was gonna run in and challenge Chadwick for Coogler "That's My Director! I Challenge You For Him"

[@Brandon-vy6uw]

Ryan Coogler is so young. That’s crazy.

[@mrsnet]

LOVE YOU RYAN & CHADWICK! I wished Chadwick had compared the pandemonium in Korea to MJ rather than the Beatles; because Black Panther feels like the Thriller Era to me all over again. Beatles impact was not a worldwide phenomenon like Michael's.... to this day.

[@goddesswarrior760]

Chad looks exactly straight from Alkebulan especially Nigerian 😍😍. Ryan is so real and glad he doesn't change for no one.

[@dumang1704]

Great questions, Ryan is very very difficult to understand but i like the interview not too invasive, it's about the movie

[@lovelydime7913]

Black panther 2 has to be made super better cause the first one was Great.

[@2KILLAVILLE]

Already know sis!! They've confirmed it while ago

[@larnizzo91]

Over 200 million domestic box office for an opening holiday weekend. Over 200 mil in 4 days... n the movie is actually worth recommending and rewatching. Complex got them before the wave of success Thts hitting them right now

[@jacobdominguez7808]

RIP☹️💔

[@TLongz]

Wakanda Forever ✊🏾

[@Roxana067]

Rip king chad

[@jeremybarnes3698]

11:34 😂 That was cool 👌

[@justanthony4703]

Coogler is so down to earth “complex” ........ “yeeeeee look at dat!” Lmao keep succeeding man 3rd film only holy shhhiiiiyat bic boi

[@JoshuaDMugayi]

My favourite shot was the 180 degree camera roll when T'Challa entered the throne room...or was it Killmonger? 🤔

[@JoshuaDMugayi]

i think its the other way round in the trailer though.(thats were i got confused a little)...wants your favourite shot?

[@serenakengne5835]

It was Killmonger... In the movie, at least 😅

[@Life_moreabundantly]

👑Wakanda🙏🏾F⚔️E🛡

[@rodgersobiero217]

Why Music in between an interview Though??

[@Rosewtr_]

Lol, in the beginning I chuckled when Ryan congratulated the interviewer b/c he looks so young Like “I’m proud of you bruh” 😭😅 He was prob saying that b/c he was proud of the interviewers success and stuff, but still-“lol

[@3RDEYELOVE]

Ryan & Chadwick eye's when he dropped the spoiler...and this was upload onnthe 16th..he should' of know that

[@beaverk]

Great interview but background music is kind of distracting when you trying to listen to these talented young men.

[@brandonbarker4372]

I was looking at this video and I realized the video game music in the back round? LMAO

[@generalroast1208]

DIS NIGGA 27 LMAOOOOOO

[@datboycotvdotcom9593]

General Roast i thought he was like 17, (but seriously least 19 - 22)

[@aquarianleaper6072]

Fountain of youth!

[@tristintaylor3090]

General Roast This dude not 27 he lyinn!!! 💀💀💀 I’ll never look at Frazier the same

[@TheLilly]

General Roast It's something about that melanin bro!

[@___zeke___7581]

I thought he was 14 😂😂😂

[@ToroidalVortexLove]

Speedy got G checked for the spoiler lol 😂

[@n23391]

Black history in the making

[@84tubbs18]

Anyway one day somebody will be playing you guys in a movie telling your life story

[@kingbchalla]

God damn complex why yall went so hard with the music during a fucking interview??

[@rashida8576]

Lol damn what was the scene he mentioned. I’ve seen it. Not fair. Lol

[@84tubbs18]

dope Urkel's even got a chain these days

[@LadyTHarris1311]

No more background music please.

[@MsEminemaddict]

Okay calm down with the bg music yo.

[@84tubbs18]

And I mean all of you even the interviewer

[@martixboywill]

It’s funny seeing everybody comments about the background music. It is loud and it doesn’t fit.

[@Nikiswindle]

Why the music so loud lmaooo

[@cmilliones]

If I were Chad, I’d be like “ look bruh, I’ve done tons of these press runs and interviews, I’m tired then hoe, lets hurry this shit up’

[@ellerenee5967]

TURN THE MUSIC DOWN!

[@RT22444]

We tryna listen to what they’re saying-don’t need crazy lit music in the background...so distracting...

[@saiyanleague653]

OMG the music is ANNOYIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@conjohnson86]

The music!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stacygood1918]

The background music is loud and distracting

[@JSSTyger]

So basically Ryan Coogler first met Chadwick Boseman in late 2015 (Coogler was doing a press junket of Creed).

[@katarzyna6898]

he's nervous man. every genius has a flaw indeed.

[@AntonSlizzardhands]

Urkel does not look 27. If he dresses up like Ryan and Chad he might get a chance with Laura.

[@stanleystewart8444]

Bruh I'm re-watching this and chadwick's hairline is fucking me up

[@karitad.9944]

Chad has some huge weed smoking hands! The kinda hands someone like Uncle Leon would have.

[@lazynoodle7730]

They seriously clowned Frazier

[@Elliott_R]

I would say more like how a older brother talks to a younger brother

[@GoJets64]

They got this loud ass music in the background....

[@gee2891]

damn errrkle fudged up dropping that spoiler. smh. maybe he really is 16.

[@ericraygoza5805]

I’d be pissed if he spoiled it for me lol

[@ericabarnes7214]

the background music is so annoying