Column: The heart that Angela Bassett brings to 'Wakanda Forever' transcends the genre (via latimesopinion )
Perhaps one of the reasons Bassett is so timeless is there have not been many award seasons to have rolled by without mention of her name — at least not since Reva took Tre to go live with his father . But this season the breeze feels different. Bassett has already won the Golden Globe and Critics Choice awards for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda. She’s nominated for a SAG award.
This time around, it appears it is the role that has brought out the best in Bassett. Her character in the Marvel sequel is mourning the loss of her son — a pain the audience can imagine and relate to, not the sort of portrayal many expect in a superhero movie. The fact that Chadwick Boseman is no longer with us only added to the challenge she and the rest of the cast and crew had to navigate.
Bassett’s portrayal of Ramonda embodies that passage. It is written in her dialogue, but more importantly it is felt in her silence. Mourning is as universal as joy. We recognize it. We understand it. And this is why Bassett may bring Marvel Studios another Oscar first — this time for acting. As a fan I know big-budget comic book movies are chided for being heavy on tights and explosions. Bassett’s performance has not been the only one worthy of industry praise, but it has been the hardest to ignore. That’s because Ramonda is not a superhero.
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