“Isn’t he as important as Chadwick?” : Harrison Ford replaces late William Hurt as General Ross leaves Internet Split, fans ask why Black Panther shouldn’t be recast too?

It always hurts when someone you love deeply leaves this world for the afterlife. No matter how or when it happens, it’s not easy. One of those times for all MCU fans was when we had to wipe away our tears upon hearing the news that Chadwick Boseman, the star who played T’Challa and Black Panther in the MCU, has passed away. on August 28, 2020 in Los Angeles, California after a courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Fans were devastated beyond belief, but as they say, the show must go on.

William Hurt as Thunderbolt Ross in the MCU's The Hulk.
William Hurt as “Thunderbolt” Ross in MCU The Incredible Hulk.

Then again, fans were left heartbroken after William Hurt, who played Colonel Thaddeus Ross in the MCU, died on March 13, 2022, from complications from prostate cancer.

After the death of William Hurt, Marvel Studios decided to bring Harrison Ford to play Thaddeus Ross in the next Captain America: New World Order And Love at first sight film. But fans are asking questions, especially about the fate of an actor who can carry on Chadwick Boseman’s legacy.

Where is Chadwick Boseman’s replacement for Black Panther?

After a recent tweet from a reliable source, we have confirmation that Harrison Ford, who played Hans Solo in the star wars Franchise and Indiana Jones in the IndianaJones franchise, is set to take the place of the late William Hurt as “Thunderbolt” Ross in future films.

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This news caused a wave of emotions in the MCU Fandom. people are happy to finally breathe a sigh of relief as they are relieved that the role of the iconic character is in good hands. But, many are also quick to ask the most obvious question.

Where is Chadwick Boseman’s replacement?

Harrison Ford is known for his iconic roles such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones.
Harrison Ford is known for his iconic roles such as Han Solo and Indiana Jones

As most fans know, the next Black Panther, Wakanda Forever will not have the King of Wakanda in action as Marvel Studios has not considered any replacements for Chadwick Boseman’s former character role so as not to embellish his legacy by another actor’s face or using CGI to reconstruct his face. But after this news, fans are wondering whether or not Colonel Ross is as important as Black Panther. And if he is, then where is Boseman’s replacement?

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What is Marvel’s reasoning?

Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther legacy called into question as online movement grows more divisive
Chadwick Boseman’s legacy questioned as online movement grows more divisive

The exact reason Chadwick Boseman wasn’t replaced by any other industry players to play Black Panther is still unknown. Other than the aforementioned reasons, there is no other official statement made by Marvel Studios regarding their reasoning. Fans are not happy with this decision, however. Many are either demanding they bring in a new face as the face of T’challa or they want to recast Harrison Ford for someone else as Ford is 80 making him a bit old to play a character in an action movie franchise. due to an increased risk of injury.

We’ll still wait and have to see what happens with Harrison Ford’s inclusion in the MCU, but fans will still have to live with the fact that there may no longer be Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther on the big screen.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverin theaters November 11, 2022

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