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Untitled Wakanda series
Genre
Based on
Developed byRyan Coogler
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
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Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+
Related
Marvel Cinematic Universe television series

The untitled Wakanda series is an upcoming American television miniseries developed by Ryan Coogler for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics location Wakanda. It is intended to be part of the television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Television, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The series is also produced by Proximity Media.

Danai Gurira reprises her role as Okoye from the film series. The series was revealed to be in development in February 2021, when Coogler's overall deal with Disney was announced. Gurira had joined the series by May.

The series will be released on Disney+.

Cast and characters

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Production

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Development

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In February 2021, Ryan Coogler—writer and director of the Marvel Studios films Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)—announced a five-year television deal between his company Proximity Media and Walt Disney Television. The deal included the development of a drama series for the streaming service Disney+ based on the fictional country of Wakanda, the setting of the Black Panther films. Coogler was developing the series with Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, and Victoria Alonso.[3][4] Richard Newby at The Hollywood Reporter said the series could expand the mythos of Wakanda while also paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed T'Challa / Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) until his death in August 2020. Newby suggested that the series could further explore the character M'Baku and the Jabari Tribe; N'Jadaka / Erik "Killmonger" Stevens's mercenary past; T'Challa's father T'Chaka and his time as Black Panther; or the Dora Milaje, Wakanda's all-female special forces. Newby also noted several comic book characters that the series could introduce to the MCU: Bashenga, the first Black Panther; teenage activist Queen Divine Justice who joins the Dora Milaje; or NYPD officer Kasper Cole / White Tiger, who also takes on the mantle of Black Panther.[5]

By May 2021, Danai Gurira had signed a deal to reprise her role as Okoye, the head of the Dora Milaje, in an origin spin-off series for the character.[1] It was initially unclear if the deal was for the previously announced Wakanda series or a separate Okoye origin series,[6][7] but journalist Jeff Sneider, writing for Collider, reported that the deal was for the former.[2] In November 2022, Marvel Studios executive Nate Moore, who produced the Black Panther films, said the series was not "as far along" in development given their focus on Wakanda Forever and its spin-off series Ironheart (2025), but reaffirmed that discussions continued with Coogler about it.[8] Proximity Media was already developing several series set in Wakanda by then,[9] including the animated Eyes of Wakanda (2025).[10] In January 2023, Gurira confirmed there had been discussions surrounding an Okoye-led series.[11] In April, Moore said they had discussed multiple ideas for featuring Black Panther characters in Disney+ series but they were wary about detracting from the "cinematic experience" of the franchise.[12] A Writers Guild of America profile subsequently listed Coogler as an executive producer on an untitled drama spin-off starring Gurira intended for release in the 2023–24 television season.[13]

Casting

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Danai Gurira was set to star as Okoye in the series by May 2021.[1][2]

Filming

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The series will be filmed under the working title Golden City.[14][15]

Release

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The series will be released on Disney+.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Cullins, Ashley (May 26, 2021). "Power Lawyers 2021: Hollywood's Top 100 Attorneys – Jamie Mandelbaum". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (May 27, 2021). "'Black Panther' TV Series: Danai Gurira to Reprise Role as Okoye on Disney+". Collider. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 1, 2021). "'Black Panther' Helmer Ryan Coogler Stakes His Proximity Media Banner To 5-Year Exclusive Disney Television Deal; Wakanda Series In Works For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media Sets Exclusive Television Deal with The Walt Disney Company". Marvel.com. February 1, 2021. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Newby, Richard (February 4, 2021). "Disney+ and the Future of Wakanda". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 27, 2021). "Danai Gurira To Reprise Okoye In 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' & Disney+ Origin Spinoff Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Bui, Hoai-Tran (May 28, 2021). "Danai Gurira's Okoye Will Get Her Own 'Black Panther' Spin-Off Series on Disney+". /Film. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  8. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (November 1, 2022). "Marvel's 'Ironheart' Series Has Almost Completed Filming, Reveals Producer Nate Moore". Collider. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  9. ^ Jackson, Angelique; Vary, Adam B. (November 9, 2022). "Rebuilding 'Black Panther': How the 'Wakanda Forever' Family Fought Through Grief and Injury to Create a $250 Million Superhero Tribute". Variety. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  10. ^ Bell, BreAnna (December 12, 2023). "'Eyes of Wakanda' Animated Series Announced at Marvel Studios". Variety. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Perine, Aaron (January 13, 2023). "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Star Danai Gurira Addresses Okoye Spinoff Rumors". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  12. ^ Malkin, Marc (April 5, 2023). "Melanie Lynskey Pitches 'The Last Of Us' Origin Season to Show How Kathleen 'Got Into This Crazy Position'". Variety. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  13. ^ "Ryan Coogler – WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Brown, Jodee (March 10, 2023). "Report: Black Panther Disney+ Series Lands a Wakanda-Centric Working Title". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  15. ^ "Production Weekly – Issue 1341 – Thursday, March 16, 2023 / 166 Listings – 36 Pages". Production Weekly. March 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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