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Marvel confirmed the main cast for Black Panther, the solo movie starring the character introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: Civil War. Chadwick Boseman will have a star-studded cast to support him. The announcement was made during San Diego Comic-Con International.
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Michael B. Jordan. (Getty)
Michael B. Jordan will work with director Ryan Coogler for a third time after giving excellent performances in Creed and Fruitvale Station. He’ll join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Erik Killmonger, T’Challa’s main rival.
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Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o. (Getty)
Luptia Nyong’o, who has worked with Disney on The Jungle Book and Star Wars: The Force Awakens already, will star as Nakia.
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Danai Gurira. (Getty)
Danai Gurira, who is best known as the sword-wielding Michonne on The Walking Dead, will play Okoye. The character is the leader of the Dora Milaje, a group of bodyguards for the Wakanda royal family.
Black Panther hits theaters on July 6, 2018.
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