Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’: Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B Jordan, Danai Gurira join cast

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Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’: Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B Jordan, Danai Gurira join cast
Lupita Nyong'o plays Nakia, while Michael B. Jordan stars as T'Challa's nemesis, Erik Killmonger

MANILA, Philippines – More stars have been announced to join Marvel Studio’s Black Panther solo movie, which is scheduled for release in 2018. (READ: Black Panther, Marvel’s African hero, in the spotlight)

On Twitter, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o shared a photo of her with the cast, including lead star Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa/Black Panther, as well as Michael B. Jordan. (READ: Black Panther, Marvel’s African hero, in the spotlight)

Lupita is confirmed to play the role of Nakia, one of the Dora Milaje or “Adored Ones,” who serves as a bodyguard to T’Challa.

Michael, meanwhile, will play Erik Killmonger, Black Panther’s nemesis.

Actress Danai Gurira will play Okoye, Nakia’s friend.

 


 

Marvel also posted the movie logo:


 

Black Panther made its debut in this year’s Captain America: Civil War. The solo movie will be directed by Ryan Coogler.  – Rappler.com

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