Marvel will be stepping into new territory when they increase their production of films during the third phase of their cinematic universe. There will be a a record number of sequels, team-up movies, and new character introductions, as the superhero genre will see more entries than ever before over the next few years. Following the release of Doctor Strange this winter, the next solo film in the pipeline for Marvel Studios is Black Panther.
Marvel’s first leading black superhero will finally be hitting movie screens in February of 2018. The starring role has already been cast for some time, with Chadwick Boseman firmly in place. However, with the film’s release date around the corner, a director still had not been publicly announced, until today. After week’s of rumors and speculation, rising star director Ryan Coogler (Creed) has been officially announced as the man at the helm of Black Panther.
Coogler burst onto the scene in 2013 with Fruitvale Station and then showcased how his talent translates to blockbuster fare, without compromising his creative vision, this year with Creed. Coogler will be getting a crash course in franchise filmmaking, as all Marvel movies are interconnected and require an incredible amount of cooperation and communication between the various films in development. Other films currently in production that will affect the decisions that Coogler makes in Black Panther, will be Civil War, Doctor Strange, Avengers: Infinity War and possibly Captain Marvel. Coogler will have to coordinate his story with the directors of all of these titles. Marvel head Kevin Feige gave his praise of Coogler in the official announcement and provided his explanation for the hire:
“We are fortunate to have such an esteemed filmmaker join the Marvel family. The talents Ryan showcased in his first two films easily made him our top choice to direct ‘Black Panther.’ Many fans have waited a long time to see Black Panther in his own film, and with Ryan we know we’ve found the perfect director to bring T’Challa’s story to life.”
Black Panther will be getting his first introduction to the MCU in five short months from now in the upcoming sequel, Captain America: Civil War. The world got their first lok at the masked hero in the first trailer for the movie. However, his solo film has been described as a geopolitical thriller and certainly have a unique tone and voice that will reflect Coogler’s perspective and vision. The adventure will also set up many of the elements and plot points that will put Avengers: Infinity War in motion.
Here is the full press release from Marvel:
It’s official, Marvelites: Ryan Coogler will step up to direct Marvel’s “Black Panther,” in theaters February 16, 2018! Chadwick Boseman will star in “Black Panther” after debuting as the character in the upcoming Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War,” in theaters May 6.
Coogler wrote and directed his first award-winning feature film, “Fruitvale Station,” in 2013. Most recently he directed the critically-acclaimed “Creed,” which earned Sylvester Stallone a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture.
Black Panther has been an important character in the Marvel universe for 50 years. He is the king of the technologically-advanced nation of Wakanda, and Panther has served as a member of the Avengers in addition to his many solo adventures.
Black Panther will open in theaters on February 16th, 2018.
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Source: ScreenRant