Michael B Jordan pays tribute to his Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman: ‘I wish we had more time’

Michael B Jordan, who shared the screen with the late actor Chadwick Boseman at Marvel’s Black Panther, has written a heartfelt note to remember his co-star and friend.

The 33-year-old actor recalled one of the last conversations he had with Boseman before he died of colon cancer.

“One of the last times we spoke, you said we were linked forever, and now the truth of that means more to me than ever.”

Here’s Jordon’s post on Instagram

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I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug… everything. I wish we had more time. One of the last times we spoke, you said that we were linked forever, and now the truth of that means more to me than ever. From almost the beginning of my career, starting with All My Children when I was 16 years old, they paved the way for me. You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create a legacy. And whether you knew it or not … I’ve been watching, learning, and constantly motivated by your greatness. I wish we had more time. Everything you’ve given the world … the legends and heroes you’ve shown us to be … will live forever. But what hurts the most is that now I understand what a legend and a hero YOU ​​are. In spite of everything, you never lost sight of what you loved the most. You cared about your family, your friends, your job, your spirit. You cared about the children, the community, our culture and humanity. You cared about me. You are my older brother, but I never had a chance to tell you or give you the flowers while you were here. I wish we had more time. I am now more aware than ever that time is short with the people we love and admire. I will miss your honesty, your generosity, your sense of humor, and your incredible gifts. I will miss the gift of sharing space with you in scenes. I spend the rest of my days living like you. With grace, courage and without regrets. “Is this your king !?” Yes. he . it is! Rest in power brother.

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While Black Panther became the first superhero movie to feature an all-black cast (almost), Boseman became the idol of thousands overnight with his portrayal of King T’Challa. In the Marvel movie, King T’Challa had a confrontation with the villain Erik Killomonger, played by Jordan. We have all seen the movie unfold, but Erik, in real life, has expressed how he has been “reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug … everything.”

Jordan remembered his introduction during the times of All my kids While Boseman had turned down a role due to its “stereotypical depiction,” Jordan was offered the same later, when he was just 16 years old.

The actor credited Boseman for paving the way. “You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create a legacy.”

Boseman’s character of T’Challa was first introduced in the blockbuster Marvel movies in 2016. Captain America: Civil War and his Wakanda Forever greeting resonated around the world after the release of Black Panther two years ago.

Jordon went on to say that you will miss Boseman’s honesty, generosity, sense of humor, and incredible gifts.

“I will miss the gift of sharing space with you in scenes. I am dedicating the rest of my days to living as you did. With grace, courage and without regrets.”

Jordan ended his tribute with the famous phrase of his character Killmonger in Black Panther.

“Is this your king?” wrote. “Yes. He. Is! Rest in power, brother.”