Chadwick Boseman’s death on August 28, 2020, marked the loss of an artist whose work reached far beyond the screen.
Now, per Billboard, Hollywood is preparing to honor him once again—this time with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled for November 20, and his widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept the tribute.
The event will bring together two individuals closely tied to Boseman’s legacy: Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and Viola Davis, who starred alongside him in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Both are slated to speak before the unveiling of the star, which will be placed at 6904 Hollywood Blvd.
For fans who can’t make it to Los Angeles, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will stream the ceremony live on WalkOfFame.com.
Steve Nissen, president and CEO of the Chamber, will host the program. The organization oversees all Walk of Fame ceremonies, continuing a long tradition of celebrating artists who’ve left a measurable impact on film, television, music, and culture.
In announcing the honor, Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez noted, “The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is deeply honored to celebrate Chadwick Boseman’s extraordinary legacy with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Boseman’s body of work spans a decade of performances rooted in precision, research, and emotional clarity. He became widely recognized in 2013 for portraying Jackie Robinson in 42, a role that required him to capture both the restraint and resilience of the baseball icon.
He followed that with Get On Up, taking on the intensity and athleticism of James Brown, and Marshall, where he stepped into the shoes of a young Thurgood Marshall preparing for a landmark case.
His introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe came in Captain America: Civil War, where he debuted as T’Challa. The character would transition from supporting player to cultural symbol with the release of Black Panther, which became the first Marvel film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.
Boseman received numerous honors for the role, including an NAACP Image Award and a shared Screen Actors Guild Award.
He continued expanding his range with 21 Bridges, a project he produced through his banner Xception Content, and later appeared in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods. His final performance as Levee in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom earned him industry-wide awards and recognition.