Coogler added that seeing Boseman “that up close” while filming Black Panther and having “to do scenes across from” him helped Jordan — who played villain Erik Killmonger in the 2018 superhero film — “lock in” to play twin brothers in Sinners, which released on April 18.

Sinners” director Ryan Coogler appeared on a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club” (via People) and spoke highly of the late Chadwick Boseman’s commitment to his craft. Coogler directed Boseman in Marvel’s blockbuster “Black Panther.

Filmmaker Ryan Coogler reveals which member of the 'Black Panther' cat was hit the hardest by Chadwick Boseman's death.