MCU: 10 Characters That Could Make Up The Illuminati
2. T'Challa
The death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020 rocked the entire world, not just the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though Marvel Studios is pushing forward with the Black Panther franchise, it has been confirmed that T’Challa will not be recast, nor will there be any Rogue One-esque CGI used to bring Chadwick Boseman back to the screen.
However, T’Challa has been an integral member of the Illuminati throughout the history of the comics, and with the door now open to character Variants, there is a way he could be brought back to the MCU without having to break either of these promises.
Much like Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire playing other worldly Peters Parker, a T’Challa from one universe would not necessarily look exactly like the T’Challa from another. This Variant would present the opportunity to bring to the Illuminati, not only an important character from the comics, but one of the greatest characters in the history of the MCU.
Aside from being an obvious choice for a live action version of the team, should he and Namor both exist within the Illuminati, their relationship could perfectly set up what is expected to come to life later in the year in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.