Chadwick Boseman will play Black Panther. (Photo : Twitter/@theblackpanther)
"Big Words" actor Ta-Nehisi Coates will write a "Black Panther" comic book for Marvel Comics.
According to New York Times, Coates has been tapped by the publishing company to handle a new "Black Panther" comics series, which will being next spring. In his interview with the publication, Coates also mentioned that while the Atlantic was seen as a rich place with regard to interest, there were no comic-book nerds.
Coates interview with Marvel editor Sana Amanat (via Atlantic Live) in May ignited the passion of the former in comic books. Along with her discussion with regard to multiplicity and enclosure in comic books, Amanat also introduced the new Ms. Marvel in the persona of a teenage Muslim girl from Jersey City. For Coates, his conversation with the Marvel editor was productive.
Marvel Comics tapped Coates followed his interview with Amanat and paired the actor with an editor, leading to their conversation on comic books, particularly Black Panther. The superhero in black suit has the human alter ego T'Challa the prince of Wakanda and he is also recognized as the first black superhero.
Coates is known for his work, including the news talkshow "Face the Nation," Neil Drumming's comedy drama film "Big Words," and the documentary "Dungeons & Dragons: A Documentary."
Meanwhile, Chadwick Boseman will play Black Panther, debuting the character in Joe Russo and Anthony Russo's upcoming Marvel Comics film "Captain America: Civil War," prior to the character's appearance in Mark Bailey's "Black Panther."
"Captain America: Civil War," which centers on the Accords, a law regulated by the government to limit superheroes from using their powers.
Black Panther is set to team up with Iron Man's team, which reportedly includes Black Widow, The Vision, and War Machine. Their team opposes Captain America's team, which includes Hawkeye, Falcon, Agent 13, and Ant-Man.
The Russos' "Captain America: Civil War" is slated to premiere in theaters in the United States on May 6, 2016 while Marvel's "Black Panther" is set to hit theaters on July 6, 2018. Watch Coates' interview with Amanat here:
