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Chadwick Boseman 'Freaked Out' Disney Executives with His Overwhelming Professionalism

Chadwick Boseman

His intense dedication sometimes blurred the lines between character and reality.

Chadwick Boseman was the epitome of professionalism, an actor so deeply committed to his craft that the lines between performance and reality would sometimes blur. His dedication was so intense that, on occasion, it even became a source of mild frustration for those around him.

During an episode of The Breakfast Club podcast, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler reflected on moments when he and others were left in awe of Boseman’s unwavering commitment to his roles. Coogler admitted that Boseman’s level of dedication could be almost overwhelming at times, yet it was this very passion that made him one of the most extraordinary actors of his generation.

"He was talking in an African accent. I remember the Disney executives came and seen us on [Black] Panther, and it was like week two, and he pulled up, and it was T'Challa's accent. They was freaked out, and I was like, 'Don't be freaked out, he working man. He don't turn it off till we wrap. No shame, no embarrassment. That’s how he was moving."

still from Black Panther

Chadwick Boseman gained worldwide recognition for playing King T’Challa in Black Panther (2018), a landmark superhero film and the first of its genre to earn a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards. While Boseman himself was not nominated, the film won Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. In 2020, he tragically passed away at 43 after a private battle with colon cancer, leaving behind a lasting legacy in cinema.

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