Weeks before its exclusive theatrical release, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever released a new trailer, which showed several new scenes from the film. Also, what could be the announcement of a more thorough study of the life and customs of a fictional country in Africa. Quite a novelty that could expand the argument into new areas beyond the original story.
As if that weren’t enough, he revealed brief details about funeral rites and the reconfiguration of power after the king’s death. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which pays tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman, is the first Marvel film to deal directly with the theme of death. Unlike how he raised Tony Stark’s sacrifice, the franchise will analyze the duel and mourning as central moments. In turn, he explores the impact of T’Challa’s absence on his people and culture.
Finally, the storyline will include details about the sea kingdom of Talokan, its inhabitants, and Namor, who is referred to as the “feathered serpent” in the trailer. Which makes it clear that the script will reveal the identity of the second mutant in the Marvel movie saga.
A person who, moreover, links him directly to Mexican mythology. With multiple storylines that converge with each other, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever bears the complex responsibility of displaying scripts in parallel. We talk about the most necessary, strange and mysterious, which the upcoming film could turn to.
Pain, grief and strength in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
On August 28, 2020, Chadwick Boseman died of serious cancer. By the time the continuation Black Panther It was already in pre-production and director Ryan Coogler had a clear storyline he wanted to develop. But the death of his star didn’t just make him drop the story. Besides that All Marvel plans related to the movie will change immediately.. This included the decision not to hire another actor to replace T’Challa. Which put Coogler in a difficult position.
On the one hand, he had to decide how to continue the story. On the other hand, the story of the death of the king of Wakanda is an integral part of the future plot. And if that wasn’t enough, the filmmaker was faced with the need to rethink the concept of the original sub-franchise. The commitment became so heavy that Coogler considered giving up film.
“I got to the point where I thought: I’m leaving this business,” he admitted in an interview. ugh. “I didn’t know if I could do another shoot. Much less than the other movie Black Pantherbecause I was in a lot of pain. I thought, “Dude, how could I ever open up to feel this again?”
After months of deliberation, Coogler rewrote the script. which allowed him to speak directly about the funeral rites in Wakanda and the aftermath of T’Challa’s death. Some scenes on this topic could be seen in the latest trailer. In particular, a procession of Wakanda subjects dressed in white, along with some images of the late Boseman, described as a hero, as part of the city’s decor.
According to co-writer Joe Robert Cole, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever tells about what happened after the death of the king. At the same time, a fictional African nation mourns the loss of its beloved leader. For the film crew, the analysis of death as a real, tangible event with historical weight was of great importance. In various previews, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), and Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) were seen in pain. Also Okoye (Danai Gurira) and M’Baku (Winston Duke), united by a seemingly unstable and difficult situation after a sensitive loss.
“The film is very much about moving forward through a tragic loss,” said producer Nate Moore. ugh. “All the characters, both old and new, deal with (death) and how it can affect your actions in surprising and emotional ways.”
New solutions for a country in the midst of a disaster
But also, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever represents the reconfiguration of power in Wakanda and its position before the outside world. According to Kugler, the action takes place immediately after the events end of the game and T’Challa’s death. in combination, both situations initially reconstruct how Wakanda is understood as a region and world power in the Marvel Universe..
According to Coogler, each character experiences what happened in their own way. M’Baku leads the Jabari tribe, assuming a stronger leadership in Wakanda. For his part, Okoye remains “ardently devoted to his country”. But the main role will be played by Ramonda, who is threatened with the death of her husband, and now her son.
“She is the queen of Wakanda, the most powerful and technologically advanced nation in the world, but she is also a mother,” the actress explained in ugh. “He is trying to contain the threats to his nation, to lead his people, and to comfort his daughter. All in the midst of the pain of losing a son and a king. It’s a lot for her.”
About Shuri, Kugler says she “dipped into her technology.” However, neither the director nor any of his actors have revealed whether T’Challa’s sister will be the one to finally don the Black Panther costume. What is clear so far is that the princess will have a more active, important and consistent role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Also, that it will be the face of Wakanda, seeking to establish a dialogue with the “new generation of heroes.”
Black Panther: Wakanda Forevera threat that comes from the ocean
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will feature the underwater kingdom of Talokan, whose leader, Namor, is the second mutant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For Kugler, this character is a real discovery. “He was always amazing and charismatic, but also arrogant,” the director explained. “He’s kind of a scoundrel, a bit romantic and incredibly strong.”
For the occasion, the character, who debuted in Marvel comics in 1939, will look just like his paper version. As you can see from the last preview Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverHe has pointed ears and wings at his ankles. A novelty which is also refers the character to a version directly related to Mexican culture..
Namor will be played by Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta. For the interpreter, this is an opportunity to show all the facets of the classic Marvel anti-hero. “Perhaps the most important character twist is that he’s not a selfish person,” he explained. “He cares about the community. He is not an individualist. He’s from the tribe.”
In his comic book version, Namor rules over the kingdom of Atlantis. But Coogler and Marvel decided to rename the mythical place Talokan and place the civilization in the regions of Mesoamerica. Production designer Hannah Beachler has recreated the underwater empire in every possible detail. “We dived deep because we wanted to get it right,” Beachler says. “I think it will be the coolest Atlantis you have ever seen. Without a doubt, with Ryan Coogler at the helm, it will be something special.”
