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Chadwick Boseman, so hot right now, Chadwick Boseman.
The reigning king of Wakanda, superhero and all-around great guy stopped by The Tonight Show on February 28th to talk with Jimmy Fallon about Black Panther, its massive success at the box office, the great critical reactions and, perhaps most importantly, the impact it has had today’s culture.
It’s no secret that the film has been held in very high regard because it is really the first big blockbuster film with a majority black cast and directed by a black director. Many people have called it one of the most important films of the year and even people that have said they’re suffering from “superhero fatigue” can agree that this movie is not only great, but its cultural significance is massive as well.
On the February 28th episode of The Tonight Show, where Boseman was a guest, Fallon had some fans speak about what the movie meant to them and why it was so important. Little did they know but Boseman was hiding behind a curtain to surprise the fans. Needless to say, their reactions were priceless.
“To see this movie made me realize that our stories need to be told. There’s so many of us out here who are trying to create great things and I was just so inspired” said one fan.
Not only was this impactful for African-Americans but also especially for black women who were held in such high regard in the movie. “They were so strong on their own terms and answered to no one but themselves and I think that’s just so important. They weren’t strong because they were angry, they weren’t strong because they were hurt, they were strong because they were strong” said another fan.
Check out the video of Boseman surprising fans and their awesome reactions below: