Tue Oct 15 14:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Lupita Nyong’o Still Grieves for Chadwick Boseman, Recalls “Black Panther” Fears

**London, UK -** Lupita Nyong’o, the Oscar-winning actress, has opened up about the enduring grief she feels for her late friend and “Black Panther” co-star, Chadwick Boseman. While attending the BFI London Film Festival to promote her latest film, Nyong’o was overcome with emotion when a clip from “Black Panther” was shown, prompting her to tearfully express her continued mourning for Boseman.

“I have to admit, I haven’t seen the film since Chadwick died, so I’m having a moment,” Nyong’o said onstage, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “The grief is just the love, with no place to put it, right … I don’t run away from the tears or the grief, you know? You just live with it.”

Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer in 2020 at age 43, became a global icon after starring in “Black Panther,” which broke box office records and became an inspiration for Black youth worldwide.

Nyong’o also recalled the anxieties surrounding the film’s production, particularly the fear that a superhero movie featuring an entirely Black cast wouldn’t be profitable. “We were too because we were like, we only get to do this once,” she shared, highlighting the potential for the film to break down barriers in Hollywood.

Ultimately, “Black Panther” proved a resounding success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and shattering the myth that Black-led films don’t draw audiences.

Nyong’o’s emotional tribute underscores the lasting impact of Boseman’s legacy and the profound bond forged between the “Black Panther” cast.

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