'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' star Letitia Wright hospitalized after stunt accident on set
- "Black Panther 2" star Letitia Wright was hospitalized after a stunt accident on the film's set.
- Wright's injuries were minor and not expected to interfere with the filming schedule, a source told Deadline.
- Wright will return as Shuri in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," out next year.
Actress Letitia Wright was taken to a Boston hospital after a stunt accident on the set of the upcoming Marvel film, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Insider confirmed.
"Letitia Wright sustained minor injuries today while filming a stunt for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' She is currently receiving care in a local hospital and is expected to be released soon," a Marvel spokesperson told Deadline on Wednesday.
The injuries, which occurred while filming in Boston, were minor and were not expected to interfere with the filming schedule, sources told Deadline. The injury occurred during the use of a stunt rig.
Wright is reprising her role as Shuri in the Marvel blockbuster, which is currently set for release on July 8, 2022. Ryan Coogler will return as the writer and director, after helming the first "BP" movie that was released in 2018.
The role of T'Challa/Black Panther will not be recast following the death of star Chadwick Boseman in August 2020, Marvel Studios' president Kevin Feige said. Instead, the sequel will center on other characters in the fictional nation of Wakanda.
"To honor the legacy that Chad helped us build through his portrayal of the King of Wakanda, we will continue to explore the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film," Feige said during Disney's investor day presentation last December.
Angela Bassett (Ramonda), Danai Gurira (Okoye), Lupita Nyong'o (Nakia), Martin Freeman (Everett K. Ross) are among the stars expected to reprise their roles in "BP 2."
According to Variety, "I May Destroy You" star Michaela Coel will also appear in the film, though her role remains under wraps. Additionally, Feige confirmed to ComicBook.com that Dominique Thorne will make her Marvel debut as Riri Williams/Ironheart in the film prior to the release of her standalone Disney+ series titled "Ironheart."