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[dropcap size=small]J[/dropcap]oe Robert Cole was previously attached to Marvel’s scrapped Inhumans project and recently wrote for The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. His next project is probably the most eagerly anticipated non-Avengers movie on Marvel Studio’s slate. The experts over at /Film recently had a chance to speak to the Black Panther writer and he shared with the some interesting new details.
“First, I think Chadwick did a phenomenal job in Civil War in setting the tone for him being a king, for the nobility. At the end, I thought his turn was fantastic and how he rose above his own vengeance. I think that was a great introduction to him. Our standalone movie will begin shortly after Civil War ends. So we’ll be able to see him mourning and him starting to take command as king of his own nation. Lots of things are going to occur within regards to that. The country will be under threat from inside and out so we’ll learn what Wakanda is, that nation, as the most technologically advanced nation on the planet. Also, as Wakanda’s rise to prominence happens, it will affect the MCU moving forward which is really exciting.”
Wakanda is one of the most, if not the most, advanced nation in the Marvel Universe so fans should be excited to see more the fictional nation. T’Challa never really had screen-time to mourn his father in Civil War as he went straight to seeking vengeance. It will be interesting how he bears the burden of the crown while still reeling from the loss of his father.
Black Panther also brings more color to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a fan who was disappointed with a Carol Danvers Ms. Marvel and not Kamala Khan, I will be excited to see the exotic flair, cultural differences, and general diversity that Black Panther will bring. Cole is definitely aware of the chance to positively exhibit the a bit of the mosaic of African cultures.
“Africa is such a huge nation. There are so many countries, each of them with different histories, mythologies, and cultures but what we tried to do was hone in on some of the history, some of the cultural influences and then extrapolate out in our technology, extrapolate out in how we see Wakanda and the different parts of the country and the culture of the country as well. So we wanted to root it in reality first and then build out from there, so we’d feel pretty authentic and grounded.”
Black Panther, starring Chadwick Boseman, Directed by Ryan Coogler will be released February 16th, 2018.
