Black Panther: Cast, Release Date And Everything You Need To Know About The Film

1. Who plays Black Panther in the movie?

Chadwick Boseman plays the titular character of Black Panther in the 2018 Marvel film “Black Panther”. In the Wakanda tradition, all kings are referred to as “Black Panther”. Chadwick plays the current Black Panther, T’Challa. Chadwick is American.

2. Has Black Panther been in other Marvel movies?

Black Panther appeared in Captain America: Civil War (2016). He will appear in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and an untitled Avengers film slated for 2019.

3. What are Black Panther’s Powers?

Black Panther is skilled in martial arts and hand-to hand combat. He is gifted with super strength, speed, and agility. In the comics, Black Panther also has genius level intellect.

4. Is Wakanda from the Black Panther movie a real place?

Wakanda is a fictional African country that exists in the Marvel Universe. The Wakandan royal line can be traced back 10,000 years to the first Black Panther, Bashenga. The current Black Panther, T’Challa, is a descendant of Bashenga. Wakanda is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the Marvel Universe.

5. What is Black Panther’s suit made out of?

Wakanda’s most valuable resource is a fictional metal called Vibranium. It is the material that Black Panther’s suit is made from. A different variation of Vibranium can be found in Captain America’s shield.

6. Who plays Black Panther's sister?

Black Panther’s sister, Princess Shuri, is played by Guyanese-British actress, Leticia Wright. Leticia Wright has also appeared in Doctor Who and Black Mirror. She will reprise her role as Shuri in Avengers: Infinity War.

7. Who is the villain in Black Panther?

Erik Killmonger (played by Michael B. Jordan) is Black Panther’s main adversary. Killmonger is a potential usurper to the Wakandan throne and has the same powers as T’Challa. He also has a suit that is visually similar to Black Panther’s.