New details have emerged surrounding the plot of the Black Panther sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The details were made available by Production Weekly, describing the "intertwined history" between Wakanda and the lost city of Atlantis, both civilizations that separated themselves from the outside world as a way to protect their respective ways of life.
These plot details for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever can be read below:
Both Wakanda and Atlantis are hidden civilizations with advanced technology and increased militaristic abilities that decided to separate themselves from the rest of the world for their own safety, and in a way, out of fear. Wakanda feared that their technology would be abused. Atlantis feared that surface dwellers would come and desecrate the mythical city just as they did so many years ago. And yet their fears escalate even further when these two once-hidden nations clash with each other. Wakanda and Atlantis have a shockingly intertwined history. Wakanda is the only county in the world with access to vibranium. However, rumors of its power spread throughout the world, and Namor's human father was sent searching for this rare material in Antartica…"
A recent rumor surrounding Namor the Submariner's involvement in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel suggested that Tenoch Huerta (Narcos: Mexico, Spectre) had been cast in the role. The rumor also stated that the film would include Namor's fellow Atlanteans Namora and Attuma.
Marvel Studios President and Marvel Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige announced at the Black Widow Global Fan Event in Los Angeles that the Black Panther sequel began production in Atlanta, Georgia on June 29, 2021. "It's clearly very emotional without Chad," Feige said. "But everyone is also very excited to bring the world of Wakanda back to the public and back to the fans. We're going to do it in a way that would make Chad proud."
Directed by Ryan Coogler, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett and Martin Freeman. The film arrives in theaters July 8, 2022.
Source: Production Weekly, via The Disinsider