Marvel Studios has just started their Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con and they are not wasting any time. Kevin Feige promised they have a lot to show, and to kick things off, they brought out Chadwick Boseman (T’Challa) and director Ryan Coogler for Black Panther. With the star and director on stage, they have officially announced two long rumored additions to the cast, with characters included finally! Lupita Nyong’o has been confirmed to play Nakia, a reported villainous role. Michael B. Jordan has also been confirmed in the reported villain role of Erik Killmonger.
Michael B. Jordan playing Eric Killmonger in Black Panther. Takes the stage #SDCC2016 #MarvelSDCC
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom)
Whoa, Lupita is playing a villain in BLACK PANTHER. Nakia, aka Malice.
— devin faraci (@devincf)
One of the actual surprises was the announcement of Danai Gurira also joining the cast. The Walking Dead star will be playing Okoye, the head of the Dora Milajae.
Danai Gurira is Okoye, the head of the Dora Milaje!!! *runs around freaking out* #MarvelSDCC
— Ryan Penagos (@AgentM)
Here are a few pictures of the new official cast members on stage-
Michael B. Jordan onstage for #BlackPanther #MarvelSDCC pic.twitter.com/EV9A4jXsYs
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom)
Danai Gurira onstage for #BlackPanther #MarvelSDCC pic.twitter.com/u9RwYFnIl9
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom)
This is only the beginning of the panel, with much more to come so stay on the site for the latest!
Black Panther is scheduled to hit theaters February 16, 2018.
Source: Twitter and Marvel.
