Forest Whitaker Added To Black Panther

 

The cast of Black Panther continues to expand, with several more names joining the film and today we have news that Forest Whitaker, who’s been cast as an elder statesman in Wakanda named Zuri. Aside from him, we also have Daniel Kaluuya as T’Challa’s friend W’Kabi, and Florence Kasumba as Ayo, a member of the Dora Milaje who had a minor part in Civil War.

This casting news comes hot on the heels of Winston Duke being added to the roster as well, in the villainous role of M’Baku. Together, the newcomers will join Chadwick Boseman in the lead role as the titular hero, where he’ll be flanked by an impressive supporting cast made up of Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o.

Behind the camera is Ryan Coogler, who will bring us Black Panther on February 16th, 2018.