The 31-year-old screenwriter said that the massive show of love sometimes brings him and his wife to tears.
Read what he wrote:
”I am struggling to find the words to express my gratitude at this moment, but I will try.
Filmmaking
is a team sport. And our team was made up [of] amazing people from all
over the world who believe in this story. Deep down we all hoped that
people would come to see a film about a fictional country on the
continent of Africa, made up of a cast of people of African descent.
Never
in a million years did we imagine that you all would come out this
strong. It still humbles me to think that people care enough to spend
their money and time watching our film- But to see people of all
backgrounds wearing clothing that celebrates their heritage, taking
pictures next to our posters with their friends and family, and
sometimes dancing in the lobbies of theaters– often moved me and my wife
to tears.
For the people who bought out theaters, who posted on
social about how lit the film would be, bragged about our awesome cast,
picked out outfits to wear, and who stood in line in theaters all over
the world– all before seeing the film…
To the press who wrote about the film for folks who hadn’t yet seen it, and encouraged audiences to come out…
And to the young ones, who came out with their parents, with their mentors, and with their friends…
Thank
you for giving our team of filmmakers the greatest gift: The
opportunity to share this film, that we poured our hearts and souls
into, with you.
Sincerely,
Ryan Coogler
P.S. Wakanda Forever
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