Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan acted opposite one another in Black Panther
Chadwick Boseman: Five things to know
Netflix delayed a virtual preview event for the film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Monday, following the death of its star, Chadwick Boseman.
The film adaptation of August Wilson's play, about the queen of the blues and her band in the 1920s, will be his final movie performance.
Boseman, who appears alongside Viola Davis and Colman Domingo, died of cancer last week aged 43.
Tributes have been paid by producer Denzel Washington and Michael B Jordan.
The Black Panther actor's diagnosis was kept entirely private and came as a shock to many in the film industry and beyond.
Netflix boss Ted Sarandos described Boseman as "a superhero on screen and in life".
"It's impossible to imagine working at the level he has while valiantly battling his illness," Sarandos said in a statement.
"His legacy as a person and an artist will inspire millions.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time," he added.
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