Letitia Wright, the actress who played Black Panther's sister, is launching a production company based off a Bible verse.
The idea, she says was inspired by God, and the company is called ThreeSixteen. It's based off the well-known verse John 3:16.
From her Porter Magazine interview, Wright says, "It was a name that was pressed on my heart. When I was in a dark place, God reached out to me and I kind of see my production company in that sense: there’s an issue and it needs a little bit of saving."
The focus of Wright's new company will be to produce "meaningful content within the entertainment industry," according to ThreeSixteen's website.
Faith plays an important role in Wright's life and it's something she isn't afraid to talk about in Hollywood.
"Especially as a Christian, you're not perfect. But you're walking every day and trying to just stay connected and yeah it's helped me a lot so I'm really grateful," says Wright.
The movie 'Black Panther' is the highest-grossing superhero movie to date. The lead actor who played T'Challa was Chadwick Boseman, a very talented actor who unfortunately passed away from cancer at the age of 43, just one month ago.
While Wright played Boseman's sister in the movie, she says he really was like family to her, referring to him as "my brother".
Marvel movies are often put out at a fast rate, but as for a new Black Panther sequel without the lead actor, Wright has a hard time digesting it.
"We’re just still mourning Chad, so it’s not something I even want to think about," she says in her interview. "The thought of doing it without him is kinda strange. We’re just grieving at the moment, so it’s trying to find the light in the midst of it."
Wright posted a spoken word video on her Instagram in tribute to her fallen actor friend and 'brother'.
"I'll never forget the day that I met you. Before I got on the plane to L.A. for my first meeting with you. God told me that you are my brother and that I am to love you as such," in a trembling voice, Wright continues by saying, "and I always did."
Before she agrees to take on any acting role, she prays about it first to make sure it fits with her life and faith.
"Am I right for this part? Is this what I should be playing? If something feels off in my spirit, I know that's God's way of saying, 'You shouldn't do that," she told The Hollywood Reporter.
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