Get ready to see a whole lot more ofDanai Gurirain the MCU, as the actress has closed a deal to reprise her role as Okoye in the upcomingBlack Pantherspinoff series coming to Disney+ as well asRyan Coogler’s upcoming sequelBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The hot casting news was first tipped bythe Hollywood Reporterin a list of top entertainment attorneys, though Collider has since confirmed it with sources close to the project. Representatives for Disney and Marvel had no comment.
The untitledBlack PantherTV series, which will be set in the kingdom of Wakanda, hails from Coogler’s Proximity Media banner. Plot details remain under wraps, but the ancient high-tech society provides fertile ground for a scripted series, and though it’s unclear who will be joining Gurira on the show, Okyoe’s involvement is a great start.
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“Ryan Coogler is a singular storyteller whose vision and range have made him one of the standout filmmakers of his generation. WithBlack Panther, Ryan brought a groundbreaking story and iconic characters to life in a real, meaningful and memorable way, creating a watershed cultural moment. We’re thrilled to strengthen our relationship and look forward to telling more great stories with Ryan and his team," Disney’sBob Igersaid in a recent statement when Coogler’s Disney deal was announced.
Coogler is currently hard at work on theBlack Panthersequel, which will not recast the title character in the wake of the tragic, untimely death of starChadwick Boseman. That Marvel movie is currently set to hit theaters on June 07, 2025, and Proximity is eager to expand the story on the small screen. Coogler’s collaborators include his wife,Zinzi Coogler, as well asSev Ohanian,Archie Davis,Peter Nicksand composerLudwig Göransson.
Gurira played Michonne onThe Walking Deadbefore joining the Marvel universe, and she returned as Okoye inAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame. She’s also attached to playShirley Chisholmin an upcoming biopic. The actress, who has worked with directors ranging fromTom McCarthytoWes Craven, is represented by UTA, Suskin Management and per the THR link above, attorneyJamie Mandelbaum. Thanks for the assist, counselor!
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