Lupita Nyong’o admits feeling ‘scary’ every time she works with ‘Black Panther’ co-star Angela Bassett

Lupita Nyong’o was “blackmailed” into working with “Queen” Angela Bassett on “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Nyong’o talks to ET Canada’s Carlos Bustamante about working with the iconic actress: Intimidating.

“I am terrified every time. She is such a giving actress. She is truly an incredibly graceful and generous actress.”

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Nyong’o, who plays Nakia in the much-talked-about sequel alongside Bassett’s Ramonda, said, “I don’t want to drop the ball when I’m in a scene with Angela Bassett… so I try to put my business and myself into it. Like being worthy of being in the same scene as her.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Nyong’o was asked about playing Trevor Noah’s mother Patricia at a young age after the ‘Daily Show’ host’s memoir was revealed. Born a Crime has been made into a movie.

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Nyong’o has been tight-lipped about the project, stating: It is a miracle that movies are made and seen.

“I just want to say that my love for that story isn’t dead,” he said, praising ‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler for always putting together a great team.

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