Marvel's "Black Panther" is currently in production and exciting new details about the superhero flick have made themselves available. So far, Marvel has confirmed which characters are going to appear as well as the movie's first plot point. Here is everything we know so far about "Black Panther."
Flashback to the 1990's
Chadwick Boseman made his debut as Black Panther/T'Challa in "Captain America: Civil War." While it was established that he is the son of the late ruler of Wakanda and that his family controlled the vast Vibranium reserve in the coutry, not much else was revealed about his personal life.
Fans will learn more about the character a flashback scene in "Black Panther," which will take back the story to T'Challa's formative years in 1990's California, /FILM reported.
Klaw returns
The first time fans saw Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaw in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." In the movie, he was introduced as a villain and a big time arms dealer. He was also approached by Ultron because he has huge stocks of Vibranium.
In "Age of Ultron," Klaw lost his hand, which means it is likely that he is going to return with a sonic cannon attached to his limb, much like in the comic books.
"Black Panther" filming in South Korea.
The MCU is returning to South Korea with "Black Panther," where an intense chase scene will be filmed for the movie. According to Variety, Busan's landmarks, including Gwangali beach, Gwangan beach and the Jagalchi fish market, will serve as a backdrop to the said chase scene.
"The shoot, which will involve some 150 cars and more than 700 people, is a car chase scene with the protagonist and the villain," local production service company Mr. Romance Film revealed. "It will also involve helicopter(s) and guns (firing blanks) and may cause noise as well as traffic restrictions."
"Black Panther" cast
The "Black Panther" cast is certainly filled with big names in the industry. Aside from Boseman and Serkis, the movie also stars Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Daniel Kaluuya, Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker. Martin Freeman will reprise his role as agent Everett Ross.
"Black Panther" will be released on Feb. 16, 2018.