New Wakanda Forever Reveal Supports Shuri As New Black Panther Theory
New Black Panther: Wakanda Forever promotional images seem to support a theory that Letitia Wright's Shuri will be taking up the mantle of the Black Panther. After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman in 2020, Marvel Studios and Ryan Coogler revealed that they weren't going to recast the role of T'Challa in the MCU. This decision meant that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever would focus more on characters such as Shuri and Okoye (Danai Gurira), but MCU fans were left questioning who would become Wakanda's new superhero.
Black Panther was a smash-hit for Marvel Studios, giving audiences their first real look at Wakanda, a hidden, technologically advanced country that has access to massive resources of sought-after vibranium. Boseman portrayed T'Challa, the Prince of Wakanda and the Black Panther, a hero given his powers after consuming a vibranium-infused plant. When his leadership is challenged by the return of his long-lost cousin, T'Challa fights to regain the throne of Wakanda and introduce the country to the rest of the world. After Avengers: Endgame, Boseman and the rest of the cast were expected to return, but Wakanda Forever was thrown into disarray after the actor's sudden death.
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Viewers were reassured that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever would still go ahead, albeit with some restructuring, and that T'Challa would not be recast. Instead, it was revealed that the sequel would delve into Wakandan subcultures, putting more focus on characters who found themselves with less screentime in Black Panther. With a November 11, 2022 release date, Wakanda Forever's promotional material has featured characters in proposed costumes for the film, including
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