10 Times The MCU Completely Transformed Actors' Careers

10. Chadwick Boseman - From Portraying Legends To Becoming One

Before Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman had made his name by depicting real-life African American icons on screen. Portrayals of Jackie Robinson and James Brown brought the actor critical acclaim, but unfortunately little in the way of commercial success.

However, just as it looked like Chadwick would spend his career as a critical darling rather than a superstar, Black Panther changed the game.

Amassing $1.8 billion in ticket sales, Black Panther was a cultural phenomenon. To this day black athletes are still celebrating victories with the Wakanda Forever salute, and the movie has cemented itself as a milestone in cinematic history - something even Marvel didn't see coming, as seen by Black Panther's limited role in Infinity War and Endgame.

As the actor chosen to play the eponymous king, Chadwick Boseman has cemented his place in cinematic history. No longer portraying African-American heroes, he has now become one in his own lifetime.