Το Σάββατο όλος ο κόσμος του σινεμά βυθίστηκε στην θλίψη, αφού μαθεύτηκε ότι ο Chadwick Boseman έφυγε αιφνιδιαστικά από την ζωή σε ηλικία 43 ετών έπειτα από μια μη-δημοσιοποιημένη μάχη 4 χρόνων με τον καρκίνο. Μιλάμε για έναν ηθοποιό συμπαθέστατο κι αξιοπρεπέστατο, ο οποίος θα μείνει για πάντα γνωστός ως Black Panther του κινηματογραφικού σύμπαντος της Marvel.
— Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) August 29, 2020
Εκτός αυτού του ρόλου, βέβαια, ο Boseman είχε δώσει δύο υπέροχες ερμηνείες ως Jackie Robinson και James Brown στα 42 και Get On Up αντίστοιχα, ενώ φέτος τον είδαμε επίσης σε έναν ρόλο-κλειδί στο Da 5 Bloods του Spike Lee. Η τελευταία του ταινία, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, βρίσκεται αυτή τη στιγμή σε στάδιο post-production.
Our hearts are broken and our thoughts are with Chadwick Boseman’s family. Your legacy will live on forever. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DyibBLoBxz
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 29, 2020
Από το Σάββατο που μαθεύτηκαν τα δυσάρεστα, λοιπόν, όλοι οι υπόλοιποι stars της Marvel και συμπρωταγωνιστές του Boseman έσπευσαν στα social media ώστε να εκφράσουν την λύπη τους για την απώλεια. Τσεκάρετε παρακάτω τι έγραψαν για τον King T’Challa.
A statement from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, who says that Chadwick Boseman's passing is "absolutely devastating."
"He was as smart and kind and powerful and strong as any person he portrayed. Now he takes his place alongside them as an icon for the ages." pic.twitter.com/hKhHHW8WXl
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) August 29, 2020
All I have to say is the tragedies amassing this year have only been made more profound by the loss of #ChadwickBoseman. What a man, and what an immense talent. Brother, you were one of the all time greats and your greatness was only beginning. Lord love ya. Rest in power, King.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) August 29, 2020
I’m absolutely devastated. This is beyond heartbreaking.
Chadwick was special. A true original. He was a deeply committed and constantly curious artist. He had so much amazing work still left to create. I’m endlessly grateful for our friendship. Rest in power, King💙 pic.twitter.com/oBERXlw66Z
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) August 29, 2020
My prayers go out to Chadwick’s family and loved ones. The world will miss his tremendous talent. God rest his soul. #wakandaforever https://t.co/j5JWSeiqd5
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) August 29, 2020
i will miss you, birthday brother. you were always light and love to me. my god … ✌🏿♥️✊🏿 🙅🏿♂️ forever and ever … https://t.co/9pORaKZuQN pic.twitter.com/awX3DiTVwn
— Don Cheadle (@DonCheadle) August 29, 2020
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) August 29, 2020
THANK YOU @chadwickboseman for all you gave us. We needed it & will always cherish it! A talented & giving artist & brother who will be sorely missed🙏🏿 RIP
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) August 29, 2020
#WakandaForever 🖤 pic.twitter.com/5nWaRhcKwk
— Person,Woman, Dave Bautista,Camera,TV (@DaveBautista) August 29, 2020
Chadwick was such an elegant man with great integrity and tremendous talent. He inspired an entire generation to stand up and be king. Honor him by emulating him-show kindness and love to others. Share your talents in ways that impact. Always strive to be a light in the darkness. pic.twitter.com/8XRpRejnf7
— Russo Brothers (@Russo_Brothers) August 29, 2020