WhenMarvel Studiostook to the stage inComic-Con’sHall H, it wasn’t just to unveil their new logo (which you can see both above and below); it was, in part, to confirm the cast ofRyan Coogler’sBlack Panther, starringChadwick Bosemanin the title role. Boseman was already introduced to fans as the Wakandan prince to spectacular effect inCaptain America: Civil War, a debut that ratcheted up anticipation and excitement for his own solo adventure.
But Boseman won’t be going it alone inBlack Panther.Marvel Studios' chiefKevin Feigewas also on hand to introduce (and confirm) the film’s cast, which includesMichael B. Jordanas Erik Killmonger,Lupita Nyong’oas Nakia, andDanai Guriraas Okoye. That’s huge news for both cinephiles and comic book fans alike, ie our beloved readership!
Most people probably recognize Jordan’s name as Adonis Johnson in Coogler’s hitCreed; the actor and director previously teamed up forFruitvale Stationas well. However, it looks like Jordan will be playing the villainous role this time around asKillmonger’s comic book historyis one fraught with thoughts of revenge and plots to overthrow the Wakandan royal. Oscar-winner Nyong’o also plays a conflicted character sinceNakiais anything but a typical love interest for T’Challa, being groomed as his bodyguard but also finding her affections for (and obsession with) the leader turned aside, with disastrous results. Gurira, perhaps best known as Michonne from AMC’sThe Walking Dead, plays a friend to Nakia who’s also part of the clan of bodyguards for the king. But when Nakia’s path crosses with Killmonger’sOkoye’sloyalties will be put to the test. Quite the intriguing cast of characters and a solid A-list cast to play the parts!
Check out the cast in a behind-the-scenes pic from Bosemen:
Get a better look at the logo below:
And here’s a clip from the bonus features ofCaptain America: Civil Warin which the cast talk about the Black Panther:
For more onThe Black Panther,be sure to take a look at some of our most recent write-ups below:
