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Is Black Panther supposed to be small?


Saw the trailer and the Black Panther guy looks very small...

i'm not familiar with the character, is it intentional or did they make a mistake of chosing an actor who didnt bulk up for the role?

black panther, do you even lift bro?

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BP isn't overly big in the comics so I think the actor's size is fine.

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Sleek and lithe, like a...panther. :-)

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makes sense

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Correct -- he's built just the way he is supposed to be. Boseman does look like he packed on some muscle for the role, but he avoided getting big for a good reason.

He appears "trim" enough to suitably resemble - and move like - a Panther.

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Just think about this topic after the fact of his passing and his battle with Colon Cancer.

His physique and his appearance were the least of his challenges.

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