‘Black Panther’: Chadwick Boseman Nearly Snapped Andy Serkis’ Ribs

Both Chadwick Boseman and Andy Serkis are very dedicated and respected actors that are willing to put in all the effort and energy they can into their roles, and Black Panther was no exception. In fact, while both were shooting the film, Boseman got so intense that he nearly broke Serkis’ ribs.

Recently, Serkis revealed that during the chase sequence in South Korea, Boseman was so into the role that he nearly broke Serkis’ ribs:

“This chase ends up with T’Challa, Chad’s character… chasing me and catching me. It was a night shoot and the very first take he kneed me so hard in the chest, ’cause he couldn’t really see with his mask on. I felt like he had broken my ribs in the very first take.”

Serkis in particular is known for fully transforming into different types of characters in almost every role he takes. Although we see his likeness in Black Panther as Ulysses Klaue, he is most famous for being a pioneer in motion and performance capture. Some of his most popular roles include Gollum in Lord of the Rings, King Kong in King Kong (2005), Caesar in the Planet of the Apes and Supreme Leader Snoke in Star Wars. 

Here is the synopsis for Black Panther: 

After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and as Black Panther — gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.