September 1st 2024.
It has been six years since the first Black Panther film graced the big screens. Fans have been eagerly waiting for any news about the sequel, and Hollywood star Danai Gurira has given them a glimmer of hope. In a recent conversation with The Agency, she revealed that her co-star from the first film, Daniel Kaluuya, might make a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This news has sparked a lot of excitement among fans, as it has been six years since Daniel's last appearance in the MCU.
Danai has become a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, thanks to her role as the katana-wielding Michonne Hawthorne in The Walking Dead. She first appeared in the show in 2012 and has since become a fan-favorite. Her most recent appearance as Michonne was in the spin-off series, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which aired on Sky Atlantic and NOW in the UK. This year, she reunited with her co-star Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick Grimes in the series.
Apart from her success in TV, Danai has also made her mark in the film industry. She debuted in the MCU as Okoye, the fierce Dora Milaje warrior in Black Panther. Her performance in the film was well-received, and she reprised her role in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. She is set to return to the MCU in the highly anticipated Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever, which is set to release in 2022.
Aside from her work in TV and film, Danai is also a renowned playwright. She received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play for her Broadway production, Eclipsed, which premiered in 2009. In her conversation with The Agency, she opened up about her career and her past and future as Okoye in the MCU.
Speaking of her character, Danai shared that she was introduced as the formidable general of the Dora Milaje. She has since played the role multiple times, and fans have fallen in love with her performance. When asked about the possibility of a Dora Milaje or Okoye spin-off series, Danai remained coy, stating that she couldn't speak on that. She added, "These franchises thrive on suspense and not spoiling the surprises for the audience."
In Wakanda Forever, Okoye's character goes through a major change as she is stripped of her title as the general of the Dora Milaje. She takes on a new mantle as a Midnight Angel, complete with a new costume. Danai shared her thoughts on her character's emotional journey, saying, "As a writer, I thought it was a great way to spin the character, as she was literally Dora. Taking that away from her made us question, what does she become? There is a lot to unpack there, and there is still a lot left to explore in terms of Okoye's next act and if she is ready for it."
One character who was noticeably missing from Wakanda Forever was W'Kabi, Okoye's husband. In the first Black Panther film, he was imprisoned for siding with Killmonger against King T'Challa. When asked about the possibility of Daniel's return to the MCU, Danai replied that it was very possible, but she wasn't sure when or if it would happen. She added, "Daniel Kaluuya is an unbelievable actor, and there is no reason why we wouldn't see more of W'Kabi. His interaction with Okoye is at the core of it all, and I think it would be interesting to explore that further. But I don't have any details on that."
Danai also opened up about the difficult process of returning to the set of Wakanda Forever without her dear friend and co-star, Chadwick Boseman. She shared that it was tough for everyone, and they leaned on each other for support. Danai praised director Ryan Coogler for doing an incredible job of honoring Chadwick's memory in the film. She added, "The success of the film, for me, was how beautifully it honored Chadwick's legacy."
Before her breakout role in the MCU, Danai became a global superstar as Michonne in The Walking Dead. She recently reprised her role in the spin-off sequel series, The Ones Who Live, with her co-star Andrew as her great love, Rick. Danai shared how great and organic it felt to come back to the franchise with her co-star. She added, "It felt like it was meant to happen, like we were meant to get the story fully told."
Fans were delighted to see their favorite on-screen couple back together, and Danai revealed that it was initially planned to happen in a movie. However, it was later changed to a TV series. When asked if fans could see Rick and Michonne on screen again in the future, Danai remained tight-lipped, saying, "I cannot say a thing. I cannot say a thing. I cannot."
In addition to being the lead stars of the show, Danai and Andrew were also co-creators and executive producers on the spin-off series. Danai shared that it felt natural for them to take on these roles as they had been a part of the show for so long. She added, "We were already in those roles, but we didn't have the title. It felt right for us to take on these roles as we knew the world, the characters, and the fandom so well."
So, could fans see a Walking Dead musical in the future? Danai joked about the possibility, saying, "Walking Dead the Musical... what do you think? Broadway or the West End?" With Danai's impressive career in theatre, we wouldn't be surprised if it does happen.
Fans can catch Danai in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which is available to watch on Sky Atlantic and NOW. She and Andrew Lincoln are also set to return in the upcoming film trilogy that will continue Rick's story. Danai shared her excitement about the project, saying, "We left the audience with cliffhangers on how both of us left the series. The world needed to know what happened to Rick Grimes and if Michonne found him. So, it felt like the right thing to do to bring them back and complete the story we proposed."
In conclusion, Danai is an incredibly talented actress, and her work in both TV and film has solidified her as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. She continues to push boundaries with her work, and we can't wait to see what she has in store for us in the future.
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