Supreme Court Justice thurgood marshal, Chadwick Boseman rose to fame playing american icons. He died on the day baseball celebrated one of them, Jackie Robinson who boseman embodied in his 2013 break out film 42. But it was his portrayal of african superhero in black panther that made Chadwick Boseman a household name. I knew it was an the opportunity to pull from real things, so if anybody believes, you know, that didnt have empire, didnt have art, didnt have science, you know, you see it in this movie. Reporter the actionpacked blockbuster got 1. 3 billion at the Box Office Worldwide becoming a cultural phenomenon and proving a predominantly black cast could draw audiences. In 2019 black panther became the first superhero never be nominated for best picture at the academy award. The film also won best ensemble cast at the sag awards. Boseman accepted the award on behalf of the cast speaking about the historic win and why it meant so much. You have equal if not more talent at times b