Don Cheadle really wanted to appear as James Rhodes in the MCU’s Black Panther movies.

Don Cheadlegave his honest thoughts about not appearing asJames Rhodesin Marvel Studios’Black Pantherfilms.

Cheadle has prominently appeared as Rhodeyin sixMCUfilms, starting fromIron Man 2toAvengers: Endgame.

Don Cheadle James Rhodes Black Panther

The actor’s brief presence inCaptain Marvel’s post-credits scene should also count, making it seven movies.

We thought, ‘Really?

You’re not going to pull us into Wakanda?

Don Cheadle and Nick Fury

Perfect opportunity.'"

I’ve been wanting to work with Sam for many, many years."

How could Nick Fury not know about Wakanda?

Black Panther Star Dodges Question About Disney+ Spin-off

They said, Well, you do know but you cant go.

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Black PantherandBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverare both streaming on Disney+.

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