Tulisan Mengharukan Michael B. Jordan untuk Mendiang Chadwick Boseman

KOMPAS.com - Aktor Michael B. Jordan mengungkapkan kesedihannya pasca berpulangnya lawan mainnya di film Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman yang meninggal dunia di usia 43 tahun.

Jordan mengunggah enam foto dirinya dan Boseman, disertai tulisan panjang yang menceritakan persahabatan mereka di akun Instagram milik Jordan, @michaelbjordan.

"Saya mencoba untuk mencari kata-kata, tapi tidak ada yang sepadan dengan apa yang saya rasakan," tulis Jordan.

"Saya merenungkan setiap saat, setiap percakapan, setiap tawa, setiap perselisihan, setiap pelukan, semuanya. Andai kita punya waktu lebih banyak."

Kedua aktor tersebut sama-sama bermain dalam "Black Panther," film Marvel di mana karakter King T’Challa yang diperankan Boseman, berhadapan melawan Erik Killmonger yang diperankan Jordan.

Aktor berusia 33 tahun itu mengenang salah satu percakapan terakhirnya bersama Boseman, sebelum Boseman meninggal dunia akibat kanker usus besar.

"Saat terakhir kali kita berbicara, kamu mengatakan kita selamanya terhubung, dan kebenaran itu sungguh berarti bagi saya."

 

 

 

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I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug…everything. I wish we had more time. One of the last times we spoke, you said we were forever linked , and now the truth of that means more to me than ever. Since nearly the beginning of my career, starting with All My Children when I was 16 years old you paved the way for me. You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create legacy. And whether you’ve known it or not…I’ve been watching, learning and constantly motivated by your greatness. I wish we had more time. Everything you’ve given the world … the legends and heroes that you’ve shown us we are … will live on forever. But the thing that hurts the most is that I now understand how much of a legend and hero YOU are. Through it all, you never lost sight of what you loved most. You cared about your family , your friends, your craft, your spirit. You cared about the kids, the community, our culture and humanity. You cared about me. You are my big brother, but I never fully got a chance to tell you, or to truly give you your flowers while you were here. I wish we had more time. I'm more aware now than ever that time is short with people we love and admire. I’m gonna miss your honesty, your generosity, your sense of humor, and incredible gifts. I’ll miss the gift of sharing space with you in scenes. I’m dedicating the rest of my days to live the way you did. With grace, courage, and no regrets. “Is this your king!?” Yes . he . is!  Rest In Power Brother.

A post shared by Michael B. Jordan (@michaelbjordan) on Aug 31, 2020 at 4:47pm PDT

Jauh sebelum mereka beradu peran di satu film yang sama, keduanya sempat terlibat dalam serial All My Children.

Namun, Boseman menolak bermain di serial tersebut, sehingga perannya digantikan oleh Jordan.

"Sejak awal karier saya di All My Children, ketika saya berusia 16 tahun, kamu membuka jalan bagi saya," tulis Jordan mengenang.