Posted by | Ray Cornelius
As previously mentioned, “Black Panther” features a who’s who of Black Hollywood including Chadwick Boseman in the lead role along with acclaimed actor Michael B. Jordan, Emmy nominee Sterling K. Brown, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and diva extraordinaire Danai Gurira.
After the events of “Captain America: Civil War,” King T’Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country’s new leader. However, T’Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from factions within his own country. When two foes conspire to destroy Wakanda, the hero known as Black Panther must team up with C.I.A. agent Everett K. Ross and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakanadan special forces, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war. Rounding out the “Black Panther” cast is Angela Bassett, Daniel Kaluuya, Florence Kasumba, Letitia Walker, Winston Duke and Forest Whitaker!
Check out the shots below along with descriptions of the characters provided by EW:
Chadwick Boseman is T’Challa aka “Black Panther”
Letitia Wright plays T’Challa’s sister, Shuri: “She’s responsible for amazing technological advances that Vibranium has brought about from Wakanda.”
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler + Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther
T’Challa fighting Eric Killmonger in front of The Dora Milaje
Angela Bassett is Wakanda’s queen mother Ramonda: “Her goal in the film is to help T’Challa become king of Wakanda in a peaceful transition of power, serving as a de facto advisor to the throne,” Moore says. “However, as things get complicated for our hero, she sets aside any political functions and instead operates as a mother whose sole concern is the physical well-being of both of her children.”
Danai Gurira + Lupita Nyong’o + Florence Kasumba
Winston Duke as M’Baka/Man Ape: “Winston Duke (Person of Interest) plays another leading figure in Wakanda who poses a threat to T’Challa.”
T’Challa in a face off with Eric Killmonger
Forest Whitaker as Zuri: “He’s somewhat a religious figure or spiritual figure,” Coogler says.
Photo Credits:Kwaku Alston and Matt Kennedy for Marvel Comics