Almost six years later Chadwick BosemanUpon the actor’s death, the late actor’s family ensures that his passion for storytelling lives on. His older brothers, Kevin Boseman and Derrick Boseman, have launched Boseman Family LLC, a creative company dedicated to developing storytelling, arts and community impact projects rather than operating as a traditional family business.Formed in the fall of 2025, the company aims to honor the Black Panther star’s vision while creating opportunities for emerging artists, filmmakers and voices in entertainment.
Chadwick Boseman The legacy of Boseman Family LLC inspires
Speaking to AfroTech, Kevin Boseman said the idea for Boseman Family LLC was inspired by Chadwick Boseman’s own production company and the growing interest in projects celebrating his life and work.“The inspiration was, of course, Chad had his own company, and there have been some offers that have come in to do work that is inspired by him, and we felt that the best way to approach the business, to partner with other companies, was to start a business,” Kevin said.Derrick Boseman revealed that the family took their time before deciding who to work with.“I always ask God to put people in my path who will move me, or us, in the direction he would want us to go,” he said, adding that after turning down several proposals over the years, he eventually met two women who became the company’s management team and helped shape his vision.
The Boseman brothers want to build one creative ecosystem
Instead of focusing solely on financial wealth, Kevin and Derrick Boseman say they want the company to create long-term opportunities for artists and storytellers.Kevin noted that entertainment has seen several successful family dynasties and believes the Boseman family has similar creative potential.“There are a lot of family dynasties in entertainment,” he said, referring to families like the Jacksons and the Wayans. He added that many members of his extended family are singers, actors, filmmakers, photographers and musicians.He hopes Boseman Family LLC will become “an ecosystem” where family members and collaborators can support each other in each other’s creative pursuits while nurturing new talent.
The work of Chadwick Boseman deep azure continues to reach new audiences
The company’s launch comes shortly after Chadwick Boseman’s Deep Azure made its UK premiere at London’s Shakespeare’s Globe, a milestone that has special meaning for the family.Derrick Boseman admitted that grief remains an ongoing journey even years after Chadwick Boseman’s death.“Grief is such a complicated monster,” she said, explaining that each new project connected to Chadwick brings back memories of her younger brother. “Grieving is an ongoing process.”Kevin said creative work has also helped him process the loss. She recalled performing with Dance Against Cancer in New York in 2021, where she spoke about both her own cancer journey and Chadwick’s while using dance as a way to channel grief.
Kevin Boseman remembers Chadwick writing Deep Azure
One of Kevin Boseman’s fondest memories is from the period when Chadwick first moved to New York after graduating from Howard University.Kevin offered his younger brother a place to stay while he toured with Alvin Ailey, giving him space to focus on writing. It was during this time that Chadwick started working on Deep Azure.Kevin recalled being surprised by the play’s unique style, saying Chadwick mixed Shakespearean verse with modern language and hip-hop influences.He added that seeing the play performed at Shakespeare’s Globe after his brother’s death fulfilled a long-held dream.
Chadwick Boseman’s family teases future projects
Ahead of what would have been Chadwick Boseman’s 50th birthday on November 29, 2026, the Boseman brothers said they continue to develop projects that reflect the late actor’s values and artistic vision.Derrick said Chadwick had encouraged both brothers to use his work as inspiration to move forward in their own lives.“I think he would be proud,” Derrick said. “Fame wasn’t something Chad was looking for. Chad really enjoyed doing the job, and the fame came with it, but I think he’d be proud of us.”