This new tribute to Chadwick Boseman in “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” actually isn’t the first time that Insomniac’s games have included a touching nod to the actor. “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales,” which was released in 2020 mere months after Boseman’s death, includes a number of references to the late actor.
Perhaps most notably, “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” changes the name of the street that the Wakandan Embassy is located on from 42nd Street to Boseman Way. The street’s new moniker clearly references Boseman and his ties to the Black Panther character, but it also holds another veiled connection to the actor. Indeed, Boseman’s role in the 2013 film “42,” in which he portrays Jackie Robinson, is one of his most popular performances, so it’s fitting that he would be honored on the formerly-titled 42nd Street. This change continues to be reflected in “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.”
The end credits of “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales” also include a very literal tribute to Boseman. At the conclusion of the credits, a message reads: “In loving memory of a noble king, Chadwick Boseman. His honor, strength, and compassion will reverberate for generations to come. Wakanda forever.”
