Chadwick Bosemansurprised some very luckyBlack Pantherfans with the help of Jimmy Fallon. At this point,Black Pantherhas cemented itself as not only a true powerhouse blockbuster, but a very important and cultural moment. Never has such a big movie been so representing of people of color, and that’s meant a great deal to a lot of people. In order to show some appreciation, Boseman, who stars as King T’Challa, decided to surprise fans who were touched by this superhero outing.
While appearing onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, fans who had seenBlack Pantherwere invited to share their thoughts on the movie and what it meant to them. They were sharing these thoughts an empty room, or so they thought. But at the right moment, Chadwick Boseman and Jimmy Fallon would pop out to surprise them. Most everyone was awestruck by Boseman, making Fallon an afterthought, which shows just how much this movie means to a great many people, and how much of a role model Boseman has become. One particular fan got flack from Boseman for admitting to bootleggingBlack Pantherfor one of his viewings.
It’s one thing forBlack Pantherto be a good movie, which by most accounts, it definitely is. But what director Ryan Coogler was able to accomplish, with the help of Marvel Studios and the cast, is clearly something much more important than just a great comic book adventure. This video provides a true example of how impactful this Marvel spin-off is for so many people who rarely feel represented inmainstream Hollywood. There’s a great moment where a mom walks in with her son to talk about how much it means to haveBlack Pantheras a role model. The kid is totally speechless when Chadwick Boseman walks in the room.
What’s more is thatBlack Pantheris almost certainly going to encourage other studios to follow suit, as the movie has been a resounding success. So far,Black Pantherhas alreadysurpassed Wonder Woman at the domestic box office, earning $421.9 million, with a worldwide total of $748.2 million. The movie will almost definitely wind up passing the $1 billion mark, which would have almost seemed unfathomable just a couple of months ago. Hollywood likes to learn the right lessons when money is involved, and it’s clear that offering diversity and representation in a quality movie will result in a lot of money.
Black Panther 2hasn’t officially been given the green light yet, butMarvel Studiosis surely just waiting for the right time to announce it, as there’s no way they’re going to let this be a one and done thing. We also are going to get a lot moreBlack Pantherand Wakanda inAvengers: Infinity Warthis summer, which is great for both Marvel and all of the fans who have been impacted by this movie. Be sure to check out the video of Chadwick Boseman surprisingBlack Pantherfans, courtesy of The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon YouTube channel, for yourself below.
