Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Letitia Wright has reportedly been hospitalized after sustaining minor injuries while filming a stunt for the upcoming Marvel film, according to Deadline.
- Wright reprises her role of Shuri, the sister of the Black Panther, for the upcoming film.
- She was reportedly injured during an overnight shoot in Boston for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
- Wright suffered minor injuries after an incident with a stunt rig.
- A spokesperson from Marvel issued the following statement on the situation:
- “Letitia Wright sustained minor injuries today while filming a stunt for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is currently receiving care in a local hospital and is expected to be released soon.”
- It is also being reported that the incident was minor and will not impact the filming schedule for the new movie.
- The incident took place in Boston, but the primary shoot for the film has been taking place in Atlanta.
About Black Panther: Wakanda Forever:
- “Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will continue to explore the incomparable world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film.”
- Wright is being joined in the film by:
- Danai Gurira
- Daniel Kaluuya
- Winston Duke
- Lupita Nyong’o
- Florence Kasumba
- Angela Bassett
- Ryan Coogler returns to direct Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is set to hit theaters on July 8, 2022.