Ryan Coogler to write and direct ‘Black Panther 2’

October 12, 2018 11:59 am | Updated 11:59 am IST - Los Angeles

this Feb. 13, 2018 file photo, director Ryan Coogler attends a special screening of ‘Black Panther’ in New York.

this Feb. 13, 2018 file photo, director Ryan Coogler attends a special screening of ‘Black Panther’ in New York.

Director Ryan Coogler is coming back to write and direct the sequel of his Marvel superhero feature Black Panther .

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed T’Challa/Black Panther in Coogler’s film, will reprise his role in the follow-up.

Marvel Studios have not yet made any announcement regarding the project but according to The Hollywood Reporter , the director will write the film next year and begin shooting it in late 2019 or early 2020.

Coogler’s Black Panther is Marvel’s highest domestic grossing film ever, earning just over $700 million in the US and $1.3 billion worldwide.

The film also received critical acclaim and is expected to receive a nomination in the best film category at the Academy Awards next year.

The director, who started his feature film career with Fruitvale Station , rose to prominence with Rocky spin-off Creed .

The film also featured Michael B. Jordan, who starred in Black Panther as the villain Erik Killmonger.

Coogler is currently executive producing Creed 2 and LeBron James’ Space Jam sequel.

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