Sometimes you have to look deeper to even know what youre seeing.
Theyre opening the door to this fictional African nation.
Lets take a closer look…
We dont open on Chadwick Bosemans black-clad hero.
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We start with the villain.
For geeks, its Bilbo vs. Gollum, all over again.
But look who is watching…
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They know a lot more than either of these men.
The less anyone knows about their homeland, the safer it is.
Vibranium is the unique metal with almost mystical, technological powers.
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He is ascending the throne after the murder of his father, TChaka, inCaptain America: Civil War.
In the background stands Zuri, Forest Whitakers character, a shaman and trusted adviser of the king.
They do not always unite like this.
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Although it is united against the outside world, Wakanda is divided within itself.
Hes somewhat a religious figure or spiritual figure, Coogler says of Zuri.
Forests character, more than anything, is a major tie-back to TChallas father.
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Zuri is someone he looks to for guidance.
He says to think of him as the Wise Old Man Black Panthers version of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Heart-Shaped Herb is how Black Panther achieves his powers.
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But not just anyone can partake of its powers.
The king doesn’t have to face every challenge alone.
T’Challa is going to need the help…
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In the comics, Klaues weapon was a sonic emitter he used as a prosthetic for his missing arm.
In this shot, we can see the limb has been taken from him.
But it’s possible for you to’t keep a bad guy down.
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Here we see Klaue in the midst of a heist at a museum displaying treasures from Wakanda.
Here we see the larger view.
The camera lingers on one especially compelling presence among the tribal rulers.
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He’s played by actor Isaach De Bankole, known for brutalizing Daniel Craig’s 007 inCasino Royale.
Across from him sits T’Challa’s widowed mother, Ramonda (played by Angela Bassett)… Will M’Baku and T’Challa end up in battle?
Probably; everyone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe fights sooner or later.
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(you might spot the river tribe leader looking on from the back left.)
This shot it set outside one of Wakanda’s Vibranium mines.
This is one mystery we will have to wait to have solved.
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We also get a sample of peaceful life in Wakanda.
Some threats can’t be defeated with isolationism.
But peace is not long-lasting.
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One should not experiment with sacred herbs meant only for the royal bloodline.
And sometimes, in those cases, death might be a more welcome outcome than whatever survival follows.
T’Challa will always be able to count on his sister, Shuri.
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As the trailer wraps, we see Black Panther in full costume and far from his homeland.
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