You’re in the presence of royalty.
You don’t want to cross his path.
In this scene, he personally takes down some interlopers who have entered Wakanda seeking its Vibranium riches.
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The raised pattern resembles the scar tattoos of Ethiopia’s Mursi and Surma tribes.
Warriors of Wakanda
Women hold great power in Wakandan culture.
On the right is Ayo (Florence Kasumba), the king’s personal guard.
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Fear for the King
Here are the same three in their ceremonial attire.
“He sees himself as a politician.
“All that ties into how he’s going to rule.”
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The Holy Man
Zuri (played by Oscar winner Forest Whitaker) stands watch at Warrior Falls.
“Hes somewhat a religious figure or spiritual figure, Coogler says.
Historic Legacy
Feige says the film honors the history of Marvel’s first black superhero.
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They were doing this in the 60s, right in the middle of the Civil Rights movement.
Thats pretty good,” Feige says.
“And we are certainly not going to shy away from that.”
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“I can say that I identify with Killmongers character,” Boseman says.
“He definitely has a different point of view.
They are polar opposites.”
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Panther’s Best Friend
Behind the two adversaries stands W’Kabi (played byGet Outstar Daniel Kaluuya).
Nakia and Shuri
Another person who matters deeply to T’Challa is Nakia.
There’s romance between the two but her globetrotting job often pulls her away.
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T’Challa’s sister, Shuri, stays close to the kingdom, developing high-tech weapons that keep it safe.
The Skeptical American
InCivil War, CIA operative Everett K. Ross was a no-nonsense government functionary.
Freeman describes him as “completely, totally competent” rather than a goofy comic relief sidekick.
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Villain Meets Ally
There’s geek history in this pairing, too.
And not just Gollum vs. Bilbo.
(That’s a different universe.)
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“Klaue is the first [Panther] villain appearing in 1966,” Feige notes.
It’s always fun to pick these characters and put them in together.”
“Klaue is there and its a big action scene.
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It’s important that this all feels big, glossy, and entertaining at the same time.”
“She is a lover and protector of her people and of the throne,” Gurira says.
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