Draft:Untitled Wakanda series

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Untitled Wakanda series
Genre
Based on
Developed byRyan Coogler
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+
Related
Marvel Cinematic Universe television series

The untitled Wakanda series is an upcoming American television miniseries developed by Ryan Coogler for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics location Wakanda. It is intended to be part of the television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. The series is also produced by Proximity Media.

Okoye
from the film series. The series was revealed to be in development in February 2021, when Coogler's overall deal with Disney was announced. Gurira had joined the series by May.

The series will be released on Disney+.

Cast and characters

Production

Development

In February 2021,

NYPD officer who becomes the White Tiger.[5]

By May 2021,

Nate Moore, who produced the Black Panther films, said the series was not "as far along" in development given their focus on Wakanda Forever and the series Ironheart, but reaffirmed that discussions continued with Coogler about it.[8] By then, Proximity Media was already developing several series set in Wakanda.[9] In January 2023, Gurira confirmed there had been discussions surrounding an Okoye-led series,[10] with Coogler serving as an executive producer on an untitled drama spin-off starring Gurira set for release in the 2023–24 television season.[11]

Casting

Danai Gurira was set to star as Okoye in the series by May 2021.[1][2][needs update]

Filming

The series will be filmed under the working title Golden City.[12]

Release

The series will be released on Disney+.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Cullins, Ashley (May 26, 2021). "Power Lawyers 2021: Hollywood's Top 100 Attorneys – Jamie Mandelbaum". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (May 27, 2021). "'Black Panther' TV Series: Danai Gurira to Reprise Role as Okoye on Disney+". Collider. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 1, 2021). "'Black Panther' Helmer Ryan Coogler Stakes His Proximity Media Banner To 5-Year Exclusive Disney Television Deal; Wakanda Series In Works For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  4. Marvel.com. February 1, 2021. Archived
    from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Newby, Richard (February 4, 2021). "Disney+ and the Future of Wakanda". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 6, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 27, 2021). "Danai Gurira To Reprise Okoye In 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' & Disney+ Origin Spinoff Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Bui, Hoai-Tran (May 28, 2021). "Danai Gurira's Okoye Will Get Her Own 'Black Panther' Spin-Off Series on Disney+". /Film. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  8. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (November 1, 2022). "Marvel's 'Ironheart' Series Has Almost Completed Filming, Reveals Producer Nate Moore". Collider. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  9. ^ Jackson, Angelique; Vary, Adam B. (November 9, 2022). "Rebuilding 'Black Panther': How the 'Wakanda Forever' Family Fought Through Grief and Injury to Create a $250 Million Superhero Tribute". Variety. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  10. ComicBook.com. Archived
    from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  11. ^ "Ryan Coogler – WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "Production Weekly – Issue 1341 – Thursday, March 16, 2023 / 166 Listings – 36 Pages". Production Weekly. March 16, 2023. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.

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