Marvel's "Black Panther" is going to have his debut in the cinematic universe next year and it has reportedly found its director, "Selma" filmmaker Ava DuVernay.
According to an exclusive report MCU Exchange, DuVernay has been hired by Marvel to direct its Wakanda-based film. In May, DuVernay was eyed by Marvel Studio as the director of either "Captain Marvel" or "Black Panther." Last month, a report followed saying that the "Selma" director was in negotiations with the studio for "Black Panther."
Aside from DuVernay, "Dope" director Rick Famuyiwa was also eyed by the studio as the director of the upcoming superhero film.
Famuyiwa had an equal opportunity with DuVernay as Marvel was set on hiring an African-American filmmaker for "Black Panther" and a female director for "Captain Marvel." Aside from becoming Marvel's first female director, DuVernay will also be the first person of color to sit on the director's chair, as per Cinema Blend.
"Black Panther," who has the alter ego T'Challa, will be played by "Get on Up" actor Chadwick Boseman. He is the prince of the African island Wakanda, which is an abundant source of the mineral vibranium. The mineral is said to be the component of Captain America's shield and Ultron's armor.
The titular superhero is also set to appear in Joe and Anthony Russo's "Captain America: Civil War," which centers on the superhero registration act that leads to the fight between Captain America and Iron Man.
"Black Panther" is assumed to stay impartial on the superhero registration act, as he has his own mission - to avenge his father's death. The Wakandan superhero is also linked to being a major adversary to Hawkeye, who is played by Jeremy Renner, in "Civil War."
Along with "Captain Marvel" and "Spider-Man," "Black Panther" stands as one of Marvel's upcoming solo superhero films. At the moment, there is no announcement on the director and cast of the first two films.
With DuVernay as its director, "Black Panther" is slated to premiere on July 6, 2018 while "Captain America: Civil War" is set to hit theaters on May 6, 2016.