Directed by Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale station, Creed: The Legacy of Rocky Balboa), Black Panther is already one of the most anticipated films of 2018.
To our impatience is added the fact that it could well blow a new wind on Marvel, borrowed from a new paw. Forest Whitaker, interpreter of Zuri in the film and producer of Fruitvale station, spoke to Variety (relayed by WeGotThisCovered) about its originality.
"We're gonna see not only travel things but things that take us into outer space and things that take us into the James Bond space. It's a really unique amalgamation of different things that come together in an exciting way.»
"We will not only see journeys but will also be transported into the cosmos as well as into the James Bond universe. It's truly a unique amalgam of different things that together take it in an exciting direction.»
A mix of genres then?
"It's a unique piece. It's a cultural piece. I think people are waiting to find something new to be able to live in, and this superhero from Africa who is in this society and trying to fix the world is something that people have not received before. I think Ryan is a great director, so there's always going to be some social conscience inside of it, and at the same time the action and things we haven't seen.»
"It's a unique piece. A cultural play. I think people are waiting to find something new to believe in. This superhero from Africa who is in this society and trying to save the world embodies something they have never seen. I think Ryan is a great director, so there will always be social awareness and at the same time action and new things.»
The work would also be pushed to such an extent that part of the cast could not believe it.
"After it, everybody leaped up to their feet, literally. Some of them were in tears, we were so excited about what was actually occurring. I think that people have that same excitement around the movie.»
"After [Editor's note: the first screening of the film finalized], everyone literally jumped. Some of them were crying, we were very eager to know. I think people have exactly the same feeling around the film.»
If Whitaker is to be believed, Black Panther would announce a new turn for Marvel, which already lent itself in the past to this game with Ant-Man for example, which brought more humor within the license.
In any case, we only ask to see!
