'Black Panther' Cast Updates, News: Marvel Unveils Synopsis; Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman Reprise Roles

By Denise See, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, January 28, 2017

Despite "Black Panther" not releasing until February next year, Marvel has unveiled the official synopsis of the upcoming film. In addition to that, another notable name has joined the cast, but the character is not new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

It can be recalled that Andy Serkis brought to life the character of Ulysses Klaue in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Klaue was introduced as an arms dealer who was extracting Wakandan vibranium, the same material used to make Captain America's shield. And, according to Entertainment Weekly, Serkis is set to reprise his role in "Black Panther."

The move only seems right since Klaue is involved in the extraction and trade of Wakandan vibranium. T'Challa, also known as the titular superhero, is now the ruler of Wakanda, and he is bound to clash heads with Serkis' character. Klaue previously lost his arm in "Age of Ultron," and it can be assumed that his character will follow the storyline seen in the comic books - with a sonic weapon being used to replace his arm.

Serkis joins cast members Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa, Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger, Sterling K. Brown as N'Jobu, Angela Bassett as Ramonda and Danai Gurira as Okoye. Forest Whitaker and Lupita Nyong'o also star as Zuri and Nakia, respectively. Martin Freeman, who played Everett K. Ross in "Captain America: Civil War," will also reprise his role for "Black Panther."

The official synopsis of the upcoming film was also released by the studio via their website. Take a look below:

"'Black Panther' follows T'Challa who, after the events of 'Captain America: Civil War,' returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to take his place as King. However, when an old enemy reappears on the radar, T'Challa's mettle as King and Black Panther is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the entire fate of Wakanda and the world at risk."

"Black Panther" will premiere in U.S. theaters on Feb. 16, 2018.