Letitia Wright hospitalized with 'minor injuries' after accident on set of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
The accident reportedly involved a stunt rig
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Letitia Wright has been hospitalized following an accident on the set of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," but is expected to be released soon.
"Letitia Wright sustained minor injuries today while filming a stunt for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,'" a spokesperson told Variety on Wednesday. "She is currently receiving care in a local hospital and is expected to be released soon."
The exact details of the incident have not been released, although multiple outlets confirmed the accident involved a stunt rig and Wright suffered only minor injuries.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Page Six has reached out to Wright’s rep and Marvel for comment.
Actress Letitia Wright suffered ‘minor injuries’ while filming on set for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' The accident reportedly involved a stunt rig. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
According to Variety, the Guyanese-born British actress, 27, was filming in Boston during an overnight shoot when the accident occurred. Most of the "Black Panther" sequel’s production has been taking place in Atlanta.
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Wright’s accident is not expected to negatively impact the film’s shooting, according to multiple outlets. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" has a July 8, 2022, release date.
The Emmy-nominated actress is reprising her role as Shuri alongside actors Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong’o, Florence Kasumba and Angela Bassett.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Last August, Wright lost her on-screen brother, Chadwick Boseman, when he died of colon cancer.
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She paid tribute to the late "Black Panther" star on social media at the time, writing, "Words can’t describe how I feel. How we all feel, that losing you was forced upon us, to accept this as a new reality. I wish I got to say goodbye."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Marvel boss Kevin Feige confirmed to Deadline in January that they will not be recasting T’Challa — Boseman’s role — in the sequel.