Director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan, who were in Atlanta last year promoting "Creed," team up next with Chadwick Boseman for "Black Panther." The project, also to star Lupita  Nyong'o, will film partly in Atlanta, following "Ant-Man," "Captain America: Civil War" and "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" as Marvel continues making Atlanta its filming home.

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PAST COVERAGE: Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson in Atlanta

Boseman has spent time in Atlanta in the past, on a promotional tour for "Get On Up," the James Brown biopic in which he starred in the leading role. He also portrayed Jackie Robinson in "42," which filmed in a number of Georgia locations.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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