First Take interviews Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman | First Take | ESPN

First Take's Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman interview Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.
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[@skylarritchie1837]

This man is and was a blessing, he will forever be missed, the fact that he chose not to tell the world about the cancer even when people were making fun of him, he still chose not to tell people because he didn't want people to feel sorry for him and all he wanted to do was make the world better

[@Syzire]

Rest in Peace You were a Legend who shall never be forgotten 😭

[@rell27]

Dude is a real hero to make multiple films after his diagnosis. Nobody could ever tell he was sick. Rest in heaven Mr. Boseman 😔

[@nikki.khristmas.british6155]

He has a quiet confidence about him and when he speaks it's eloquent...

[@cainstone4039]

This hurts now he’s gone😢 Wakanda forever🙏🏽💯❤️

[@Platypus645]

This means so much more now

[@ckendall67]

Yep. :-(

[@nicholasbeyer8225]

it’s scary that he was already diagnosed during this interview

[@bewokelastdon7132]

He was diagnosed in 2016

[@ethancxfan2349]

Be Woke Jeanty I can see

[@afrojacker9]

He was diagnosed before black panther came out

[@rogerlewis4143]

0of 7

[@Eschatonx]

Not just diagnosed, but also going through chemo

[@Manatti06]

"I wouldn't be prepared to do Black Panther if it wasn't for those other roles that I played"... Amen.

[@Spidey7747]

Stephen A. Smith should be the villain in Black Panther 2.

[@nraihk]

Spidey7747 LMAO!

[@dominus3197]

Spidey7747 LOL his super power would be to make your head explode with bad opinions

[@sewershake]

😔😔😔

[@edwardtimothy3581]

Bwahahaha v,

[@ethanstechworld207]

@Zachary Hoy That wouldn't be a good idea

[@iortizjunior]

Black Panther was amazing!!! Saw it last night. Loved the culture of Wakanda and Africa in general. Chadwick Boseman and Micheal B Jordan was phenomenal!

[@danijelhrup8854]

Loved the Culture of Wakanda!!!!!!!! C`mon man don`t be stupid

[@bnwo]

Chadwick Boseman is 41 years old. Looks like he's 21.

[@NOVAxProductionz]

Some people don't age lol

[@salvadoroseguera801]

N.W.A. Black don’t crack

[@grandmaster9829]

N.W.A. Black don't crack

[@theimmortalironfist6959]

The Wallstar nate ray

[@sansimeonkoizumi2355]

Black don’t Crack

[@urbaindelva7869]

The most amazing thing is that he seemed to never let his situation bother him very much. Unshakable faith. That's rare. 😢🙏

[@leroyrodgers6089]

This is the first blockbuster superhero movie that has an all black cast that will not be viewed as a black movie. Amazing.

[@themg777]

Know your facts big fella

[@deucespades9416]

Was some whites in movie tho, some key whites but a big movie 4 sure

[@TheBarrier]

Chadwick Boseman and Stephen A are 9 years apart 💀

[@charliefoley6367]

Pablo Barrera boseman looks like he's in his early 20s. That's crazy

[@user-yh3cy8tj1d]

The first one acknowledged these days apparently

[@Uchawibeatz]

Black really don't crack does it

[@conormctapoutaka0-1aka0tit5]

Uchawi Beatz Official but a lot do get disgustingly fat

[@Lex-ri8ki]

Lmaooo

[@NFZProductions]

Imagine disliking this 😥

[@oxdhaoxt3694]

I don’t think people really understand how big it is. I remember watching Spider-Man as 8 year old and as excited as I was all I wanted to see was the black panther come to life. Never thought in a million years I would get to see that day. Thank you marvel

[@dominiquesperspective]

The other black dude ain't saying nothing lol. Chadwick is very handsome and talented and knows how to talk. I like how he mentioned Blade, which was a great movie. People are quick to forget.

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

So Unique Blade is so important. Chadwick is going to be a huge movie star

[@pillpaxxton5252]

and Blade was a Marvel movie unlike that one dumbass dude said

[@handsomematt-ik4vg]

We will always remember you Chadwick Boseman. 1976-2020 Rest In Peace 🙏😔

[@audiovisualproof5407]

*Relive in Peace, Relive without the Pain, Chadwick Boseman. I've seen a few of your films before passing but now I'm about to binge all of them! 2020 has been so confounding and twisted.*

[@williamcooper1758]

A crushing year.... Kobe Bryant. COVID. The Senseless Deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, The shooting of Jacob Blake, and the personal loss of both parents. I could deal with it all, believe it or not, but this one really hit hard... A CRUSHING YEAR.

[@Trev19171]

William Cooper sorry to hear about your parents

[@audiovisualproof5407]

@@williamcooper1758 I agree, this year has been devastating. Though both of my parents are still here, thankfully, I can't even begin to imagine the pain felt from losing them both. Such an experience, for me, outweighs the loss of any of my favorite celebrities, no matter how sad I feel about the passing of my favorite celebrities.

[@protecttheyouth9636]

I want all the black people in the comment section to notice how to young cat pay respect to his Elder Wesley Snipes as the first black superhero black people that's how we need to be humble and respectful and United you got to like that youngster

[@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15]

Protect the Youth Agree

[@tientrinh943]

And max trying to be woke

[@Nightwing978]

Snipes was a bad dude, Blade was legit..

[@Joeg206]

REST IN LOVE CHADWICK BOSEMAN MY KING

[@GC-yw1mn]

We’ll miss you Chadwick.

[@Clips_36]

He also stars in Thurgood Marshall which is a great movie, showcases his range so y'all should check it out

[@skbwolverine]

Clips 36 He also did James Brown. He was fantastic!

[@Clips_36]

skbwolverine I gotta watch that thanks for letting me know

[@jerem101888]

Clips 36 such a good movie

[@hawkeye2699]

Haven’t watched it yet but going to tonight thx

[@TheKingbron6]

Chadwick A Legend

[@tev9016]

FACTS

[@anietiejohn622]

I love that this was recognized before his death. True legend indeed. King Chadwick forever

[@samathelegend]

Black Panther...🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@wanneesooksomsoot3270]

VarYatioN

[@andrewbullard623]

The movie was so good!

[@vanity1602]

f ten Get out of here if ur gonna be like this

[@GG-bw2ph]

Can't wait to watch it tonight!!

[@masterofthecraft1990]

f ten internet gangsta. I'll slap the crap out of you

[@harlemsha]

Alex Ruiz im definitely sure, ohh for sure for sure. Cant wait till yall are dealt with the right way, yall race history is the worst ever, your kind never worked to get anything on your own without stealing, killing, and destroying others. For generations, until your kind is gone, you all will suffer the terrible shit your ancestors put upon this Earth. But see i aint worried about that, Im working on becoming my creator, my originator. See you people have it twisted the way this life thing works, doing everything the bad way is simply millions of dumb steps behind of just simply doing Good. The greater good will prevail. It always does. Try living comfortable knowing your peoples wicked sins. As you get closer to death, you wont know how to act, because you’ll be ready, to never, ever, in no way shape or form, come back. And you dont elevate your ascension either, you simply die, like all the way. Blacks dont die all the way, we ascend, depending on certain things.

[@VizWorld_SIA100]

Shahamed Mill

[@quinlanknight1003]

You will forever be missed king 🙏🏾 Wakanda forever ✊🏾❤️💯

[@mitsuihisashi8080]

first. black panther was awesome

[@ftdsocial4669]

Respect to Max enthusiasm.

[@shontellematano7719]

The movie was absolutely amazing!!!!! Chadwick Boseman did an incredible job as Black Panther and the whole cast was awesome!!!! Can't wait for Black Panther 2 to come out. 🙌🏾

[@darriusgreen3914]

God blessed his soul

[@onewoman4274]

Yes Darrius and he blessed us with Chad's presence, if only for a little while.

[@goddesswarrior760]

Chad really speaks with divine wisdom and authority. He still with us.

[@john50beach18]

If chadwick boseman can start being a superhero at 41, then goddammit hugh jackman can come back as wolverine!

[@wallyjackson9543]

John50 Beach Chadwick Boseman doesn’t have to do the stuff Hugh did to get prepared for his role... Hugh is tired, older, and done.

[@derricklowes1441]

Wolverine's dead though

[@1980starjustice]

John50 Beach uhhhhhhhhhhh not really bro, you see....Chadwick is 41 and looks twenty something.....hugh is 49 and looks 50 something.....the difference....MELANIN. I love Hugh Jackman btw.

[@LangFitness]

Hugh started playing Wolverine around 40 no?

[@yannickhector3950]

Chris Lang in his 30’s

[@mrjones4432]

Rest In Peace Chadwick

[@nightwing5398]

KOBE wants a sequel already... Black Mamba v Black Panther

[@brentpham1155]

Night wing considering(spoiler below) Tchalla is reaching out to the rest of the world and placing his outreach center near a basketball court in oakland, a possible cameo where Kobe is playing basketball is possible.

[@MrHn-ho3dk]

Night wing lol

[@nightwing5398]

Dawn of Bandwagoners 😅

[@brentpham1155]

Night wing Black Mamba vs Black Panther: The Avenging of "Basketball Star" Michael Jordan

[@Carfalog]

Kobe would murder his panther ass

[@ansksksla]

Rest In Peace Chadwick. You were extremely brave and I hope you’ve found peace.

[@MrSober4now]

Who remembers Meteor Man? This Black Panther movie was incredible. It had action scenes in different parts of the world, too, not just in Africa. Meteor Man had a black lead super hero but it was just a comedy movie much like the Wayans brothers’ Blank Man or Will Smith’s Hancock. Spawn had a black lead super hero but Spawn wasn’t really a good guy. He just didn’t get along with the other bad guys, and his face was burned beyond recognition. Still, Spawn was a serious, high quality super hero film. The quality of this movie was just as amazing as any other huge, serious superhero movie. Great acting as well.

[@himoverthere6716]

MrSober4now Robert Townsend's contribution to Black culture is ridiculously overlooked.

[@byrdieiii8637]

I didn't think anyone else saw meteor man 😂😂

[@brianrobinson4710]

I wish they would remake meteor man and make it serious

[@splatter5737]

met Robert and took pictures with him 2 weeks ago at a meteor man screening in New York City. Energy level is on another level. coolest dude. stayed and shook everyones hand and took pictures. he was the last to leave. Meteor Man is a classic.

[@leaderofatrueschool3]

What kills me about it is that Meteor Man exists in the Marvel universe sooooooo I NEED to see him in the MCU

[@imaginatewithdad-n-me5245]

Wow only 2 yrs ago while fighting for his life at this time for already 2 yrs. This guy was truly a superhero

[@daredevil1956]

God bless his soul

[@christianhenry4173]

Black Panther is the symbol for Black History. But honestly all Jokes aside Wesley Snipes was the first to do this. I enjoy both Panther and Blade.

[@rvwjboi23]

Wesley snipes was marvel lol blade

[@MrGenexxx]

I'm so fuckin confused with all that shit already. Was that Deadpool in third Blade film or not?

[@spazz8682]

Iron man was the first official marvel universe movie

[@1nopoint]

Blade was more of an anti-hero rather than a superhero.

[@joeisgod1088]

Richard Max dumb as fuck

[@joeisgod1088]

hazadous Life I’m not talking Marvel Studios I’m talking when you put blade in the DVD player or VHS player it shows the marvel sign in red and white that’s all that matters

[@nateknox4995]

Who's here after the news? 😪

[@tiffanycherry6483]

Me too.....still in shock!!

[@ogmidnight4848]

Chadwick the goat

[@James58262]

Rest In Peace. The point of life isn’t to live forever but to create something that will.

[@Panamaschild]

One thing I've learned in all this is that white people love them some "Blade"! That's all they bring up when other people are talking about the Black Panther movie. As you can see, just because Blade was black doesn't mean black people were going to love him or the movie. Blade didn't have a largely black cast, black director and this type of budget and promotion. Blade is like the Minor Leagues and Black Panther is like the Major Leagues.

[@WORKSbaby]

MAYBE BECAUSE HISPANICS DONT HAVE ANY FUCKIN HISTORY HERE BESIDES TRUMP STFU

[@4daluvofnikki]

kuroashi Sanji on the contrary. I have seen post after post from people asking so when are we going to have a Hispanic superhero. Not sure why you are so angry, but you should seek help for that. There is nothing wrong with Black people having pride and being happy that for once we are being portrayed positively.

[@IAmHeWhoIs]

@kuroashi Sanji well, it's equally racists to generalize most blacks as whiney fuckers, especially when you're basing this off of comment sections on the internet. Donald Trump has trolling on lock, don't need a Trump-a-like in here bro. Instead of trying to point out people's personal prejudices (like I just did to you, don't like it huh?) maybe understand the point he was making, maybe confront some of your own racial bias (cause you definitely aren't as "progressive" as you think, George Zimmerman), and then after you do that... go enjoy Black Panther one more time. Ya bitch ass.

[@mikesmoot7490]

Man this bring me to tears every time I see or hear him speak, he is what a king should be, but definitely are Version of Superman far as black community Long live the king.

[@marquismyricks3835]

Rest In Peace Chadwick Boseman.

[@chikaeke4124]

Can't believe such a person exist...our King forever.

[@ericolvera8199]

Black panther was such a great movie. Respect.

[@hungryhippowdon7141]

Wow so sudden that he passed away. Rest in peace. 2 year old video showing up in my recommended for that very reason.

[@antyMarty]

Lol first thing I said after watching it was “I kinda wished it was longer”

[@semmutalindwa4615]

Rest in power Chadwick, we love and miss you. Wakanda forever 🙅🏿‍♂️.

[@danthonywilliams6444]

I'm black and im very proud of this movie and it was great in my opinion. *Some people* just don't want to see others succeed, this movie has definitely made people feel some type of way. *Others* are praising the two white actors in the movie than actually watching, and enjoying the movie itself. Smh.

[@henryjw15]

D’Anthony Williams it was good but no where near as good as winter soldier, but spoiler is going to be in spoiler tho.

[@MikeHernn]

Don't worry, there is a reason why Marvel is bringing in a powerful character like Black Panther. Infinity War! In the comics, Thanos kills off main characters, I presume, Iron Man and Captain America will die in the hands of Thanos! They will need a new leader for the Avengers. Us comic book geeks know the truth already!! 😂

[@Jman511x]

henryjw15 Nah it was just as good if not better

[@danthonywilliams6444]

henryjw15 I respect your opinion. To me tho This movie and Winter Soldier are the best in the MCU so far....At least untill Infinity War is released.

[@chichi141htz]

Golden.Boy no it wasn’t, not even close

[@StevenEspaniola]

Max...Blade is Marvel too. *smh*

[@whitneykyle1210]

Steven Espaniola should of said Spawn.

[@rickb.2393]

^^^This!!!!

[@MrGx19]

I was just about to comment the same thing

[@kingmatt314]

Steven Espaniola I was just about to say this

[@ghostfvce2151]

Steven Espaniola yes blade is marvel but the character is not apart of the current MCU.

[@ug1507]

Rest in peace King

[@marienembhard9971]

Rest in Power King!! 👑

[@yessirski7868]

Rest in heaven 🙏🏼🕊

[@sophiakamina4600]

We love you Chadwick Boseman! Rest in Peace Brother 💔 go well in Power, 🇳🇦

[@williecarswelljr3598]

I'm heading to Atlanta today to see this movie with a friend it's going to be lit. Can't wait to see it

[@KenuMINIME]

Willie Carswell Jr it is actually fantastic I thought it was over hyped but then I saw it and was blown away

[@skbwolverine]

Willie Carswell Jr My husband and son are off school/work today. They just came back from seeing it and said it was amazing. Hope you enjoy too 😊

[@pollomaniac]

after you see the movie please tell me your thoughts on the overall message of the movie and what you tought of killmonguer

[@williecarswelljr3598]

skbwolverine you was right I just saw the movie it was awesome and me my friend and her family enjoyed it

[@christiansmugisha1472]

Rest In Peace king! Thanks for bringing The Black Panther to Life! 🙏🏿

[@jstiles1659]

Black panther was badass tho and I'll probably see again in due time.

[@osioshio9150]

This did not age well 😭🙏

[@michaelalegria4286]

God new this man could show us the way to see people through their eyes.

[@649306]

black panther is a great movie

[@HiHi-gh7db]

Rest In Peace king.. we’ll never forget you

[@ayanacurtis1478]

One of the best movies I have ever seen. #Wakanda4EVER 🖤

[@dj1491]

Rest in Paradise King 👑

[@ivanwest3227]

180 dislikes???? The internet world we live in🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️... R.I.P. KING👊🏽

[@Tno901]

Love, Effort, Heart, And Perseverance! Man Rest Well King!

[@cjjames83]

great job in Marshall.

[@SHEEMBA]

CANT WAIT TO WATCH THIS WEEKEND!! Lifelong Marvel fan

[@victorvasquez8520]

I haven’t seen the movie but the soundtrack is 🔥

[@victorvasquez8520]

Update just saw the movie it’s fire as well 🔥🔥

[@yannickhector3950]

Victor Vasquez lol

[@MrHotSizzle12]

First black-'African' superhero... black panther is changing minds, watched it last night. The cultural references, Mind blown!

[@onslowjax]

Best. The film was damn fantastic.

[@justinmarquis3038]

This came up in my feed can't believe he's gone 😢 rest in power brother ✊🏾

[@johndockery9681]

Best movie all time! Wow I have to see it!

[@phothewin6019]

Rest in Power, King.

[@abfishing4194]

I’m guessing everyone forgot about blade he’s a marvel hero too and black

[@guntalk4]

Albert Bandin jr different time in life

[@deathangel5738]

Albert Bandin jr DC

[@treasurekingchris6582]

That was before Disney and the MCU. I do agree that everyone forgets about it though.

[@NXN2]

my nigga blade!! I will never forget the scene where the vampires attack everyone at the rave

[@Treefection716]

Wasn’t a marvel studios production

[@ZandeKongo]

Amazing film. It was ridiculously good, and Lupita should be cast in every movie.

[@lonnyboss7570]

Just saw the movie, the action was crazy!!!

[@RudieObias]

Yes, both BLADE and SPAWN are black superheroes who also starred in their movies, but Marvel's BLACK PANTHER has a (mostly) black cast in front of the camera and black filmmakers behind the camera. This is why it's unique.

[@wallyjackson9543]

Rudie Obias what’s the difference when it comes to behind the camera? Why does it matter that they’re black?

[@TheBarrier]

I want a Stephen A Smith cameo in Black Panther

[@jayclemons3071]

He would be the uncle tom to sell them out

[@OGMillyMillz]

Stupid Ass Smith will be talking about LeHelp in the movie. We don’t need that.

[@BlazerManiacNumber96]

He could be T'Challa's uncle explaining the motivations of the villain to him. "When you look at it from that perspective, he isn't that bad of a guy".

[@rodrigobarba930]

The opportunities to make jokes about this are endless. Let the floodgates open

[@eddiebowles7903]

Stephen A will be in the next Avengers: “Oh my lord Thor can pull up with that lightning from 30!” “Now Black Panther is a great hero we understand that. But I want the camera to come in close, if Black Panther joins the Avengers it will be the weakest move we have ever seen! It will tarnish his legacy!”

[@BlackShogun1]

Chadwick Boseman Rest In Peace Thank You for showing me the the kinda of man I want to be. Thank you for showing the world that a superhero can look like me. We are suppose to grow up and past the concept of superhero dreams aside. I refuse .. I wear my heart on my sleeve and the ability to still believe in love, dignity , honor in world that has told me not to. I have at times fallen short of my own code, but with you're passing I know I can never give up . Thank You ... I must be my own hero, but the the movies you done reminds me the power of Art in all it's forms. Rest In Peace Brother. Wakanda 4 Ever BLM No Justice No Peace

[@larriors9124]

Rest in peace king ):

[@AmbassadorAusar]

Big up to Black Panther movie and the brother Chadwick for his excellent acting and humble spirit. It is a remarkable film and I support this film tremendously. People everyone should see this movie and respect and enjoy black excellence. It's a good look for all people.

[@Traviee04]

Blade is a Marvel character😂

[@MrThekidisback]

Blade is a Marvel character but it the movie wasn't made by Marvel, is what I think he meant.

[@txpjr1]

nawl reg people like me (non comic head) aint know blade was in the same universe as spiderman (aka marvel)

[@JRob1125]

txpjr1 I had no idea Blade was a comic book character until now. Lol

[@jamellionaire12]

Probably meant not Marvel Cinematic Universe

[@LaurynLo]

Hes not in the mcu though

[@KNByam]

I saw Black Panther this morning at 10am, the theater was packed with parents and kids. Great Movie, paid 9 dollars because I'm cheap but it was worth every penny and more.

[@yosef4910]

Best movie ever

[@brentpham1155]

Yosef Borsykowsky up there with civil war for sure! So complex, sophiscated and so much depth! And the funny thing is killmonger(spoiler below) Didnt win the challenge!

[@henryjw15]

No where near better than winter soldier.

[@stonecold316339]

Yosef Borsykowsky: lol no

[@brentpham1155]

henryjw15 winter soldier was epic and had more realistic and better choreographed fighting scenes. Black Panther in my opinion had a deeper story and more cleverly written in twists and turns. Both are amazing though!

[@phil6057]

I don’t remember him being in Jurassic Park

[@ajmk2845]

This movie is special. The soundtrack was amazing. Ive seen this movie 5 times now 😅

[@acevarios6102]

Bruh all these marvel fanboys are ripping max. He is a sports analyst not a marvel comic person so u guys need to chill out if he says something wrong

[@deucespades9416]

That's true cause they never really PUSHED blade as a marvel movie, might of seen it in fine print, but never showed the intro like the way they did now, only reason i knew cause i read comics as a kid

[@Mobltz]

Rest In Peace Chadwick Boseman 1976-2020

[@dtechzsama]

Im asian but i wanna be black panther too

[@Jry088]

elis jaggah yellow tiger sounds dope too

[@mykehudson9562]

elis jaggah do it

[@drphot6050]

Focus on getting your people from getting white-washed

[@mroc385]

Dr Phot LOL is that how black people view Asian American success, now? "White-washed" LMAO give me a fucking break.

[@bonitaapplebaum4202]

+Matthew Pak You seem like you're too smart to take the word of a random stranger in a KZbin comment section as a representation about how black people feel. 😧

[@drewhall2709]

Just saw it here in DETROIT. KICK ASS MOVIE!!! Packed theater. Can't wait to see it again tomorrow.

[@mohammedalam9402]

Black Panther had only 2 white actors, Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman. I guess you could call them the tolkien white guys

[@tylerkemmerling6863]

Haaaaaaaa. Nice

[@tylerkemmerling6863]

No don't you get it? Tolkien as in J.R.R. Tolkien because Martin Freeman played Bilbo in The Hobbit, and Andy Serkis voiced Gollum in Lord of the Rings

[@williefonte23]

Mohammed Alam..... I See What You Did There! 😂😂😂

[@robbstark8066]

Yo im dying hahahahahahhahaha

[@pmcwrecks8298]

I mean it is black panther

[@aaronpatterson6209]

Max kellerman always comes prepared very thorough in his career.

[@jbailey9272]

Who's here after Chadwick Boseman passed away

[@elisljung4450]

Rest in paradise😓

[@babiboy181]

Bouta sneak and see it on my lunch break lol

[@staticreach9655]

JusBeeChannel ypu must have one hell of a long lunch break

[@babiboy181]

Static Reach hahaha

[@unknownx7252]

JusBeeChannel ahah do your thing, enjoy!

[@johngreen6521]

It's 2 hours you getting fired fam

[@jmgmarcus808]

JusBeeChannel yeah maybe don't do that......

[@marcus813]

Boseman and Michael B. Jordan did such great jobs. I hope a sequel is in the pipeline.

[@erbgorre]

to the people who keep harping on how there was already a leading black comic book superhero type movie role, what theyre really talking about here is that this is the first black superhero movie that actually includes black culture as a main theme, and thats why its more important. after all, blade is a badass human/vampire hybrid that just so happens to be black. him being black is largely irrelevant to the character. you could literally cast a white guy in the same role and the movie wouldnt change one bit. which is great in the sense that ideally, that is how it should be. it shouldnt feel surprising or even noteworthy to see a leading role in a superhero movie, or really any movie, not being white. but black panther actually tries to apply the cultural themes of black main characters into a superhero movie which hasnt really been done before on that stage. thats why everyones talking about it.

[@dennismenace2670]

This is Wakandan culture, not black culture. This character was created by 2 white Jewish guys and made famous by white kids in their mom's basement lol

[@erbgorre]

the original comics were. but from what i hear they tried to make sure to specifically make it reflect black culture in this movie. i havnt seen it yet so i cant comment on how that turned out tho

[@dennismenace2670]

African culture* they wanted it to reflect African culture which makes sense since the comics place Wakanda in Africa so there are going to be similarities but don't confuse black culture with African culture, they are not the same thing. People are not annoyed because it's an all-black cast, it's kind of expected if you are doing a movie on the Black Panther, people are annoyed that a lot black people and the left are using this as some political chip to keep pushing their hate and division as if this is something that could never happen. To normal people this is just a movie, to comic book fanatics this is a Marvel movie about the Black Panther, but to the left and a lot of black people, this is a movie to spew hateful rhetoric. ESPN contributes to this.

[@dennismenace2670]

Everything nowadays is getting politicized or turned into a racial battle and it is getting extremely annoying. As a Hispanic, I find it tedious and unnecessary to see things constantly turned it into that.

[@ElitePhysiqquesAndForm15]

Dennis Menace AND?!? African American's genetic makeup is AFRICAN! That's why we can identify...our over whelmingly Black African genetics that ties us to Africa making us look like West Africans in phenotype! Its not like we can look @ Captain America, Thor, Batman, Superman or Wonder woman and claim genetic ties with them now can we?!?!?! Thus that's what connects AA'S especially our lil children to this great film!!!! They see FULL BLACK NON MIXED children with deep MELANIN that look like them!😎👍😊👊

[@soleavenger]

He seems like a nice, thoughtful guy