'There's quite a gap now, and you felt it' - Martin Freeman reflects on filming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever without Chadwick Boseman

The entertainment world is still reeling from the loss of Chadwick Boseman, and no one feels it more than his co-stars in the upcoming "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Martin Freeman, who plays CIA Agent Everett Ross in the film, recently spoke candidly about the absence of Boseman on the set.

"There's Quite a Gap Now"

As reported by Collider, Freeman described the feeling on the set as "strange and sad." “On the one hand, you're making the film that you're there to make, and there are scores and scores of people on set, joined in this endeavor to make the film. But there's also no question that, at the heart of it, there's quite a gap now, and you felt it," Freeman shared.

Freeman's words echo the sentiments of many involved in the film. There's no denying the profound impact Boseman's passing has had on the entire cast and crew.

Honoring a Legend

Alongside Freeman, Angela Bassett, who plays Ramonda, the mother of Boseman's Black Panther, reflected on the loss in an interview with The Guardian. “Everyone felt, the first week of shooting, the presence of Chadwick and missing him on that throne," she recalled. The cast gathered to pay homage to Boseman, with beautiful words and expressions of how he inspired them.

Freeman spoke of the resilience and determination to continue with the project despite the void. He emphasized his trust in director Ryan Coogler and the strong belief that there were still stories to tell within the Black Panther universe.

Freeman's insights offer a glimpse into the world of cinema that continues to mourn a legend but also celebrates his legacy. The new Black Panther film stands as a tribute to Boseman, and in the words of Freeman, "I think, and I hope that we've made a good film."

There's an undeniable love and respect for Boseman, and as "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" approaches its release, fans and fellow actors alike can reflect on the enduring impact of a remarkable actor and man.

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