Filmmaker Ryan Coogler revealed he had completed a 180-page script for 'Black Panther 2' focusing on T'Challa and his son before Chadwick Boseman's death. Boseman was too ill to read the script before his passing in 2020. This original script, which included a 'Ritual of 8' with T'Challa and his son, was completely reworked for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' following Boseman's death. Coogler expressed admiration for the original script, believing it would have showcased Boseman's talent further.