Michael B. Jordan Reveals What 'I Think About Often' About Chadwick Boseman

The aftermath of Chadwick Boseman's death continues to haunt his former co-stars nearly five years after his passing, with Michael B. Jordan filled with regrets.

The beloved actor fondly remembered his "Black Panther" colleague in a sneak-peak look at the first episode of Apple TV+'s new documentary. The "Number One on the Call Sheet" project featured interviews with A-listers like Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, and more.

Michael B. Jordan joined the star-studded list with another male co-star from the hit Marvel movie. The duo reminisced about their time with Chadwick Boseman, how he significantly impacted their lives, and how their grief is never-ending following his tragic demise in 2020.

Boseman died of complications from colon cancer at 43 on August 28, 2020. He kept his condition hidden for a long time, with co-stars like Jordan having no idea something was amiss until it was too late.

The latter recalled the incident on "Leading Black Men in Hollywood," the first episode of Apple TV+'s new show. Jordan confessed he had one regret about his relationship with Boseman, and that was not giving his all during his final days.

Although he had no way of knowing about his pal's terminal condition, the actor felt burdened about not doing things differently when Boseman was alive.

"It's something I think about often, you know. Not checking up as much as I should. It's something that weighs on me, also. I'm not trying to turn this into a therapy session, but Chadwick is special. I was looking forward to, like, you know…" Jordan said.

He could not finish his thoughts as he became overwhelmed with emotions, per PEOPLE.

Like Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya was filled with remorse and love for Boseman. The Oscar-winning actor, who co-starred with the pair on "Black Panther," reflected on the late entertainer's "amazing" presence on set. He hailed him as a fantastic person and actor, stressing that his job wasn't easy.

"Being the lead is a really hard job. And it's a thankless job. It works because all the characters shine around you. You know what I'm saying?" Kaluuya said. He recalled the last time he saw Boseman, noting it was at a Q&A event.

"They were like, 'Who's the people who that in this process that you think are amazing?' And I just said, 'Chad,'" Kaluuya recounted.

He further illustrated the power Boseman had as a leading actor using his own acting experience. He stressed the late actor made the other characters shine, saying, "If you're serving the piece, serving the story."

Two years before sharing his regrets about Boseman's death, The Blast reported that Jordan had reflected on his relationship with the late actor. He shared one of their tender moments during a 2023 appearance on "The View," saying:

"There was a moment on the press tour — we were backstage, we were in London, and we were getting ready to watch the movie for the first time together. And we looked at each other, and we were like, you know, 'we're connected for the rest of our lives.'"

"I just remember sitting there and having a real connection, a moment with him. Obviously knew nothing at the time. I had no idea, so when things unfolded the way they did, and unfortunately, we lost him, it stuck with me," Jordan recalled.

Boseman and Jordan's connection surprisingly started long before they knew each other. In 2003, the older actor was cast as Reggie Porter in the soap opera "All My Children." However, he felt uncomfortable with the role because the character was a teen gang member.

Boseman fought against the negative racial stereotype, and showrunners adjusted the character based on his complaints. Thanks to his complaints, 16-year-old Jordan rose to fame as Reggie Porter on the soap opera. He recalled never knowing Boseman's impact on the show in 2019, saying:

"I was playing this role not knowing that a lot of the things I was going through were because of what he'd already done for me."

Last August, Boseman's romantic interest in the Marvel movie honored his memory on the 4th anniversary of his passing. The Blast covered the story, sharing that Lupita Nyong'o dropped two pictures of the late actor on Instagram.

The first was a black-and-white image of Boseman, while the second captured him and Nyong'o laughing, showcasing their close bond. She captioned the post with a post from an unknown writer that began: "Grief never ends. But it changes."

"It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness or a lack of faith. It's the price of love. — unknown," the quote concluded. Nyong'o's message sparked similar sentiments from fans, who honored Boseman's memory while hailing the actress as a "true friend."

August 2025 marks Chadwick Boseman's 5th death anniversary!