Get To Know The Characters of Black Panther!

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Black Panther is finally in theaters and we know just like everyone else, you are anxious to see this amazing film that includes an all-star cast! However, before you go see the movie, we want you to get to know some of these amazing characters! Head to the next page to get started!

T’Challa aka Black Panther

Is the new king of Wakanda, after the loss of his father, T’Chaka and now he must defend it from two enemies intent on the nation’s downfall.

He is portrayed by Chadwick Boseman.

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Okoye

The head of The Dora Milaje, an all-female special forces group who also serve as T’Challa’s bodyguards.

She is portrayed by Danai Gurira.

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Nakia

A Wakandan spy, who used to be part of the Dora Milaje and is T’Challa’s former lover.

She is portrayed by Lupita Nyong’o

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Shuri

T’Challa’s younger sister and princess of Wakanda, who designs new technology for the country including the Black Panther’s suit.

She is portrayed by Letitia Wright.

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Erik Killmonger

A Wakandan exile, who became an American black-ops soldier and seeks to overthrow T’Challa.

He is portrayed by Michael B. Jordan.

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M’Baku

M’Baku is the leader of Wakanda’s mountain tribe, the Jabari, who are in protest to T’Challa being the new king.

He is portrayed by Winston Duke.

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Want more characters? Well check out our exclusive Black Panther character encyclopedia video below and learn all that you need to before you head to the theater.