Chadwick Bosemanrevealed the final photo from the set ofBlack Panther, with production wrapping today. The image features the actor standing alongsideLupita Nyong’oand writer-directorRyan Coogler, along with a previously-unannounced cast member,Sydelle Noel(G.L.O.W.). While the actress had not been revealed as part of the cast before, she also responded toChadwick Boseman’s tweet, stating that they are “making history,” along with the hashtag #ThatsAWrap. While it remains to be seen who she will play, the production wrap now starts the countdown towards the first trailer, which may be coming in a few months.
WhileSydelle Noel’s character has still yet to be confirmed, it’s worth noting that she participated in theGet OutChallenge video from theBlack Pantherset, withDaniel Kaluuya. It’s possible that she’s playing one of the Dora Miljae warriors, the elite team of all-female bodyguards who protect the king of Wakanda, and are also candidates to become the new Queen as well. It’s possible we may find out whoSyndelle Noelis playing during Marvel’s Comic-Con 2017 presentation, since studio presidentKevin Feigerecently confirmed that the studio will have a presence at SDCC. While he wouldn’t confirm what films will be showcased there, it’s completely possible that the filmmakers can cut together a sneak peek ofBlack Pantherin the next three months, to showcase in Hall H. Especially since they already showed off footage earlier this week at a Marvel open house in Burbank.Chadwick Bosemansent the photo out to hisTwitterfollowers earlier this morning.
Last month, we saw a few action-packedcar chase set videosfrom the South Korea set near Gwangan Beach, which showedBlack Pantherin full costume hanging onto the roof of a Lexus LC as it speeds down the street. There was no indication if that was a stunt double hanging onto the car, or if it was actuallyChadwick Boseman, and no details about who was driving the car was released. It’s possible that Erik Killmonger was driving the car, but that has yet to be confirmed, but it’s possible that it could be the villain.
Black Panther started productionin late January, with the full cast list confirming thatJohn Kani, who played T’challa’s father T’chaka inCaptain America: Civil War, will return, despite his character being killed in last summer’s blockbuster. No details about his return have been given, but it seems likely that there may be some flashback scenes with T’chaka that illustrate his son’s upbringing in the fictional African country of Wakanda. The cast also includesMichael B. Jordanas the villainous Erik Killmonger,Lupita Nyong’oandDanai Guriraas Dora Miljae warriors Nakia and Okoye,Martin Freemanreprising hisCaptain America: Civil Warrole as Everet Ross,Angela Bassettas T’challa’s mother Ramonda,Forest Whitakeras the statesman Zuri,Andy Serkisreturning as Ulysses Klaue,Letitia Wrightas Serita, who doesn’t appear in the comics,Winston Dukeas M’baku, a.k.a. Man-ApeFlorence Kasumbaas Ayo, another member of the Dora Miljae andSterling K. Brownas N’Jobu, another character who doesn’t have roots in the comics.
Ryan Coogler, who is coming off the blockbusterCreed, is directing Marvel Studios’Black Pantherfrom a screenplay he co-wrote withJoe Robert Colewho recently was nominated for an Emmy for his work onThe People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. Marvel has set a June 25, 2025 release date forBlack Panther, which puts it up against Warner Bros. comedyGame Night. Take a look at the final set photo fromBlack Pantherbelow.
