The Marvel Cinematic Universe can’t get enough of Danai Gurira. Not only will the actress be returning to the franchise as Okoye, general of the Dora Milaje, in Ryan Coogler’s upcoming “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, but she’ll also star in an origin spin-off series for Disney+.
The Hollywood Reporter first broke the news in its annual list of top entertainment attorneys. ET has reached out to Gurira’s reps and Marvel Studios for confirmation and comment.
The upcoming sequel to 2018’s “Black Panther” recently announced a release date of July 8, 2022. Coogler is directing and writing the film, which Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed will not feature a recast of the late Chadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa.
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