Did Lupita Nyong’o struggle with Nakia’s calm demeanor? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

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In a candid chat with Digital Spy, Nyong’o admitted she felt “envious” of Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri, for getting the more chaotic arc in the film. “That’s how I felt,” Nyong’o shared, reflecting on her emotions. “I felt wrong and, you know, wanted to express it.”

The sequel, filmed 10 months after Boseman’s passing, dove deep into grief, loss, and healing. For Nakia, this meant processing T’Challa’s death at a different pace than the rest of the cast. Nyong’o initially struggled with portraying someone “a little further along in terms of her processing” compared to Shuri’s storm of emotions.

But as filming progressed, something clicked. Nyong’o realized Nakia’s steady presence was vital. “What she was once to T’Challa, she now has the opportunity to offer Shuri,” the actress explained. If you recall, Coogler once described Nakia as T’Challa’s “oasis.” This time around, she became that for his grieving sister.

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