Michael B Jordan keeps Chadwick Boseman alive with a stuffed Black Panther toy

"As soon as I see this I think of my friend Chadwick Boseman," Michael B Jordan said

Michael B. Jordan is honoring the late Chadwick Boseman with a deeply personal keepsake tied to their time on Black Panther. The actor revealed that he keeps a stuffed black panther in his home as a tribute to Boseman and as a reminder of their friendship and collaboration on the groundbreaking 2018 Marvel film.

Holding the plush toy during a BAFTA Playback video, Jordan said, “I see my guy right here, man. Yeah, as soon as I see this I think of my friend Chadwick Boseman.” He explained that the stuffed panther immediately brings Boseman to mind and represents the bond they shared both on and off set.

Jordan added of the memento, “It will forever remind me of him, and, you know, the time we had a chance to finally, finally work together,” highlighting how meaningful the experience of Black Panther was for him.

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The two actors starred opposite each other as Erik Killmonger and King T’Challa, performances that became central to the film’s cultural impact and enduring legacy.

Chadwick Boseman died in August 2020 at the age of 43 after a private battle with colon cancer. Jordan has previously spoken about how deeply Boseman affected him, recalling advice and moments they shared. In the tribute, Jordan wrote, “I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel… I wish we had more time,” reflecting the lasting influence Boseman continues to have on his life.