“It wasn’t for me”: Not Chadwick Boseman, Director of Black Panther, Wanted to Cast an Oscar Winner as Wakanda’s King in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Antoine Fuqua, recognized for his work on films such as Training Day and The Equalizer, reportedly would have chosen Denzel Washington if given the opportunity to direct Black Panther. Before Ryan Coogler took the reins of the highly successful Black Panther film, there was a moment when Antoine Fuqua’s potential involvement was being considered. Fuqua,…