Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever may be one of the most highly anticipated films coming from the iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thanks to some early footage that’s surfaced online, we can get a good look at one of the sets being used for the upcoming film.
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In our first glimpse of the upcoming sequel, a Twitter user posted a brief video to the social media platform, sharing what looks to be the set of the Wakandan throne room, a place that was heavily featured in the original film.
BREAKING: The first behind the scenes look at BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER has surfaced online! ?
The video gives us a close look at one of the films sets, as it’s being constructed.
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Of course, it’s unknown exactly what purpose the throne room may serve in this film, but with Chadwick Boseman’s unfortunate passing, it’s possible the film could touch on finding a new ruler for the country.
Based on the Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will continue to explore the incomparable world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film.
The sequel will once again be directed and written by Ryan Coogler. It will see the return of most of its original main cast including Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Martin Freeman as Everett K. Ross, and Letitia Wright as Shuri. In addition, Tenoch Huerta (Narcos: Mexico) has also reportedly been cast as the film’s antagonist, with some fans and outlets speculating that he might be playing the role of Namor.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is currently slated to hit theaters on July 8, 2022, nearly two years following the untimely passing of titular star and acclaimed actor Chadwick Boseman, who died at the age of 43 after his four-year-long private battle with colon cancer.
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In addition to the MCU sequel, Coogler is also currently developing an untitled Black Panther spin-off series for Disney+, which is being described as an origin series.