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Netflix's The Harder They Fall [1] features so many subtle Easter eggs, watching the Western film could practically double as a game of "I Spy". Perhaps one of the most touching hidden details planted by director Jeymes Samuel is a tribute to Chadwick Boseman in the form of a train named after the late and beloved actor [2]. Approximately 27 minutes into the movie, viewers see Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield) strolling past a red train holding newly released prisoner Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) among other passengers. Painted on the side in white, all-caps lettering is "C. A. Boseman" as a nod to the Black Panther star's full name, Chadwick Aaron Boseman. Plus, moments earlier, you can catch a peek at the initials "C.A.B." on the locomotive right before its conductor is killed.

This is far from the only Easter egg in The Harder They Fall. In a recent video shared by Netflix on YouTube [3], Samuel explained how he named many of the shops throughout the town of Redwood after his family and friends. "I was literally giving out stores like a dictator calling up people [like], 'What's your middle name? We'll name that store after you,'" he said. One such phone conversation was with JAY-Z, who coproduced the film and contributed music to its soundtrack [4]. Samuel chose to name the town's general store — Carter and Carter — in reference to the rapper's last name.

To catch the rest of the sneaky tributes Samuel slipped into the film, you can catch The Harder They Fall on Netflix [5] right now.

Our favourite trivia from #TheHarderTheyFall [6] might be the fact that the train is named after our forever king, Chadwick Aaron Boseman. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/wahEALnftR [7]

— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) November 3, 2021 [8]