The NZA Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Rumor: Morris Chestnut being considered to star in a Marvel BLACK PANTHER film While most of Marvel Studio's Phase Two plans involve sequels - namely Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier - it already looks as though Phase Three will be a time dedicated to introducing some new superheroes to the world. After years of waiting it's been confirmed that Edgar Wright's Ant-Man will finally be arriving on November 6, 2015 and studio president Kevin Feige has confirmed that Doctor Strange will finally make his debut as well, but what other superheroes could be ready to hit the silver screen? Well, Black Panther certainly seems like a solid candidate. We've been hearing talks about a movie based around the Wakandan king for years now, and while Feige has long played up the possibility nothing has ever been made official. Now, however, it seems as though a potential star may have just spilled the beans. Spotted by Latino-Review, actor Morris Chestnut recently left a post on his official Facebook page featuring the cover art seen below and the message "It's time to get familiar with the Black Panther character!" It's a very vague post, but one filled with possibilities. Is it a part that he is simply interested in playing? Has Marvel actually approached him about the character? Could screen-testing already be underway? If either of the last two are the case, does that mean the studio is actively moving forward with their plans for a Black Panther movie? For those unfamiliar with the character, Black Panther is the ceremonial name of T'Challa, the king of the fictional African nation Wakanda and leader of the Panther Tribe. The character is best known for both his great intelligence as well as incredible physical prowess, and wears a costume made entirely out of vibranium, the same material used to create Captain America's shield. He fights using claws made from the same material, which have the ability to cut through anything. Chestnut actually has some very recent comic book movie experience, playing Sergeant Marcus Williams in the upcoming Kick-Ass 2, so perhaps he's just been bitten by the bug. Hopefully we'll here some official news soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) I thought Ant-Man was going to be part of Phase 2, right before Avengers 2, but I checked and the release date is November 2015, after Avengers 2. Black Panther is an obvious choice for a new hero to star in their own movie, but with DD make in Marvel Studio control, that could be even more likely. Also, a Marvel movie with a female lead is bound to be something they're talking about. Black Widow is already established and Scarlet Johansson has marquee-star cache, but Carol Danvers' Ms/Captain Marvel would also make sense, especially if they introduce her in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, which is not that unlikely. P.S. Chestnut would be a good choice for T'Challa. Edited April 10, 2013 by Reverend Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 only because Micheal Jai-White as both Panther and Luke Cage would be awkward, of course also, Idris Elba for Falcon, i don't care how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) also, Idris Elba for Falcon, i don't care how Anthony Mackie's already signed to play him in Cap 2. Concept art: Edited April 10, 2013 by Reverend Jax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Chad Boseman was confirmed as playing the Black Panther, and came onstage alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. Edited October 28, 2014 by Axels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 HYPE. better shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 and we shoudl be getting luke care.... all we need now is black punisher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Is it just me, or whenever you read T'Challa do you think of this scene from Lion King? http://youtu.be/7wZdvyWxfZM Also, that costume is on point. Edited November 1, 2014 by Mr. Hakujin Mufasa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Iambaytor Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I am probably the most excited white person in the world about this movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Nope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Timely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Creed's Ryan Coogler in talks to direct Black Panther Sources close to the negotiations have confirmed to me that Creed and Fruitvale Station director Ryan Coogler is in talks to direct Marvel's Black Panther. This is a huge step for Marvel, who wants someone with talent but also with legitimacy, and does Coogler ever have both. He's a great filmmaker and he's a filmmaker who knows how to meld entertainment with real art. More than that, he was able to work with Sylvester Stallone on a movie featuring Sly's most iconic character and still make it his own. Coogler knew how to hit the beats we want from a Rocky movie while making it fresh and exciting. These skills - handling opinions and finding new angles on well-worn stories - would serve him well on Black Panther. THR is reporting the talks are taking place. Ryan Coogler, the director who is coming off of the surprisingly strong opening of Creed, is in negotiations to direct Black Panther, Marvel Studios' movie featuring the first black superhero. The move puts the on-off dance the studio and the filmmaker have been minueting back in sympatico. Coogler had met with the studio earlier in the fall but talks cooled. Now, with the afterglow of Creed’s success, negotiations are back on. and finally - CONFIRMED man, i really gotta get around to seeing Creed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I've been asking you and Ariel to come with me for months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 i got some leftover AMC passes for me & donatella, we all just gotta sort out when no way i'm waiting on ario too though; been waiting on you & space for the raid 2 since when yahve ran this place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Michael B. Jordan Joins Marvel's 'Black Panther' Michael B Jordan will reteam with his Creed director Ryan Coogler for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, inking a deal to join movie's buzzy cast, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. This would be the third time that Jordan will work with Coogler, who is helming the comic book movie as well as writing the script. The first time the duo came together was for the indie drama Fruitvale Station. It is unclear who Jordan would play but one source told THR that it could be a villain. Marvel had no comment. Creed to play Namor CONFIRMED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Black Panther's got a little cast going. I'll be there day one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 It's a shame they didn't tap him as Falcon, I'd love it if both Captain Americas were former Human Torches. I hope his first day on set, Chris Evans shows up and gives him a big hug and says "It's okay, Fox can't hurt you anymore, bro." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I wouldn't be so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Some motherfuckers always trying to iceskate uphill. Why is Fox so fucking determined to hold onto a franchise that has never made them money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 i mean, x-men banks, and they're seeing sony work out a deal for spidey...gotta figure they're thinking it's a cash cow if they can just get the right angle or something? he's not wrong about the cast being good, at least. but yeah, i was so sure this would've been one of the properties that went back a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Marvel's Black Panther confirms Villain Michael B. Jordan will play Erik Killmonger Lupita Nyong’o will play Nakia also known as Malice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 relevant deleted scene from Civil War Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 likely chinese poster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Oh shit Michonne! Didnt know she got cast. Edited February 25, 2017 by Axels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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