BLACK PANTHER 2: 10 Characters We Could See In Ryan Coogler's Upcoming Sequel

BLACK PANTHER 2: 10 Characters We Could See In Ryan Coogler's Upcoming Sequel

Marvel Studios is moving ahead with Black Panther 2, and following some casting and production start date details last Friday, we're now taking a look at 10 characters who could be part of the sequel...

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By JoshWilding - Nov 25, 2020 08:11 AM EST

Earlier this year, we learned that Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman had passed away after a lengthy, secret battle with cancer. At the time, it was hard to even think about what that meant for the Marvel Studios franchise, but the news broke last week that the sequel is happening as planned.

Black Panther 2 is set to start shooting in July, and as far as we know, Ryan Coogler will remain in the director's chair. Right now, it's unclear what the plan is for the T'Challa character, but Narcos star Tenoch Huerta has signed up to take on a villainous role, so casting is clearly already underway. 

With that in mind, we're now taking a look at 10 characters we think could factor into the Black Panther sequel, including allies, enemies, and even some familiar faces from the wider MCU. 

To take a look through this feature, all you guys need to do is click on the "Next" button below!
 

10. Monica Lynne

Monica

Nakia wasn't the most interesting of love interests for T'Challa in the first Black Panther movie, so if Marvel Studios is looking to move on from her (don't worry, we have some other ideas for how the character could be used), then Monica Lynne would be a great choice to fill that particular void. 

In the comic books, Monica Lynne is a singer who saves the hero from drowning after he's defeated by Erik Killmonger. She ultimately became his long-term love interest, and was involved in many of T'Challa's adventures. If he doesn't factor into the sequel, though, there are other ways Monica could be used. For example, why can't she be a love interest for Shuri here instead?

That would be a groundbreaking move for Marvel Studios, and one which brings even more diversity to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the possible new face of the Black Panther franchise.
 

9. S'Yan

SYan

S'Yan is T'Challa's uncle and T'Chaka's brother. N'Jobu was portrayed as the King of Wakanda's brother in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, of course, but there's no reason there can't be another sibling!

In the comic books, S'Yan inherited the title of King and Black Panther until his nephew T'Challa was ready for the throne, and remained at his side as a counsellor in the years that followed. There are definitely ways the character could be used in this sequel, and he's someone with a limited enough history that Marvel Studios probably wouldn't struggle to completely reinvent him.

We'd love to continue exploring the history of the Black Panther mantle, though, so if there's a way that could be incorporated into the sequel via S'Yan, it could be a game-changer for the franchise.
 

8. Namor The Sub-Mariner

Namor1

Avengers: Endgame included an Easter Egg which definitely appeared to point to Atlantis factoring into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and possibly Black Panther 2. That sequel would be the perfect place to introduce Namor the Sub-Mariner, especially given the complicated history the two kings share. 

They clashed on a number of occasions over the years, and while it's hard to say what could lead to a clash between Wakanda and Atlantis, it could prove to be something as simple as whoever holds the Black Panther mantle deciding to investigate what the undersea earthquake was Okoye initially dismissed.

Namor's big screen debut is long overdue at this stage, and this could be the perfect place to bring him into this shared world and make the anti-hero a huge part of future stories that unfold there.
 

7. Malice

Malice

Malice was initially introduced as one of Killmonger's mutated allies during his vie for the throne of Wakanda. The time has now passed for that in some respects, but taking Nakia down a villainous route (especially if she's mourning the death of T'Challa) could be an interesting, unexpected twist. 

Her comic book history is somewhat convoluted, but there's plenty of potential there to use Nakia in a different light. She's died and been resurrected - that played a big role in why she headed down such a dark route - but there are a lot of fun ways her villainous transformation could be handled. 

After initially appearing to be one of T'Challa's closest allies, the sequel could reveal that she was corrupted somewhere along the way and actually played a role in his death. That would make Shuri's battle with her personal, and give Lupita Nyong'o a much more interesting role in this follow-up.
 

6. Achebe

SHuri

Achebe is one of Black Panther's weirder villains, but someone who could definitely stand to be reinvented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While his real identity is unknown, it's thought he may have once been a farmer whose family was killed when their home was attacked. 

In order to get his revenge, he made a deal with Mephisto, and it's this which led to him clashing with T'Challa. Achebe's home borders Wakanda, and he ultimately incites a war to punish those who he believes wronged him. Ultimately, the villain even manages to infiltrate the Wakandan government, and all of this could lend itself well to a movie that delves into the country's politics.

Just like Erik Killmonger made T'Challa look at his world in a different way, so too could Achebe, and there are countless ways the villain could be reinvented and reimagined for the MCU. 
 

5. Spider-Man

Spiderman

When Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures agreed to a new deal which would keep Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (for now), it was for Spider-Man 3 and a future appearance in one of the Disney-owned movies. There are plenty of possibilities for that, but why not make it Black Panther 2?

While the wall-crawler may not initially seem like a natural fit for this sequel, fans have been desperate for a while now to see Peter Parker and Shuri match wits given their similarity in age and intelligence.

It doesn't seem overly likely that Peter will make his way to Wakanda, but if Shuri finds herself visiting the U.S. again, there are any number of ways the two heroes could cross paths. Of course, there is one good reason for why Spidey might head to the Black Panther's home, but we'll get to that...
 

4. Storm

Storm

If there's one thing most fans don't seem particularly keen on seeing explored in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's the romance between T'Challa and Storm. It was never received really received that well in the comic books, and the end of their marriage actually came as a relief for the most part. 

However, with mutants now set to join this shared world, there's absolutely no reason a young Storm couldn't show up in Wakanda. Tying her to that fictional nation actually makes a lot of sense, and Black Panther 2 could serve as an origin story of sorts for Ororo Munroe before she finds her way into a future X-Men movie (seeing her team-up with Shuri would be a blast too).

Storm is a character whose potential was never really explored by Fox, so Marvel Studios taking an in-depth approach to her story before that eventual team-up would be no a bad thing.
 

3. Erik Killmonger

Killmonger

Erik Killmonger's death in Black Panther appeared to be as definitive as they come, but there have been rumours for a while now that Michael B. Jordan is actually set to somehow reprise the role!

Resurrections in the world of comic books do happen, and Killmonger could obviously factor into flashbacks or something similar. Either way, it's hard to escape the feeling that the potential is there for more stories to be told with one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most complex villains.

Who knows, if he somehow survived those injuries at the end of the first movie, perhaps Killmonger will end up being recruited by Baron Zemo for his Thunderbolts? T'Challa was, after all, the one who took him into custody in Captain America: Civil War, so he may very well be out for vengeance here.
 

2. Kraven The Hunter

Kraven

We mentioned Spider-Man a little earlier in this feature, and if Spider-Man 3 is indeed going to introduce or tease Kraven the Hunter, then there's no reason at all he couldn't appear in this Black Panther sequel. After a quick defeat at the hands of the web-slinger, perhaps the Black Panther will be his next target? Either way, we know Ryan Coogler is interested in the villain. 

He actually wanted to include Kraven in the first movie, but was unable to do so due to rights issues. However, with Marvel Studios and Sony on good terms, the villain could easily show up in Spider-Man 3, serve as one of the lead big bads in Black Panther 2, and then appear in his own spinoff - which is being directed by J.C. Chandor - for a "Kraven's Last Hunt" adaptation.

Mixing the worlds of Kraven and Black Panther makes a lot of sense, so fingers crossed on this one.
 

1. Black Panther (Shuri)

SHuri

Look, we know that Shuri is going to be in Black Panther 2 as it's already been reported that actress Letitia Wright is expected to play a larger role in proceedings in Ryan Coogler's upcoming sequel.

However, it would mean something completely different for Shuri to become the new Black Panther in the movie. The recently released book, The Wakanda Files, confirmed that the young genius has been hard at work attempting to recreate the affects of Wakanda's Heart-Shaped Herb, so perhaps it's that which grants T'Challa's younger sister superpowers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Either way, if T'Challa's story is going to come to an end as a result of Chadwick Boseman's death, then it's a logical next step for Shuri to take over the mantle and become the new Black Panther.
 

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bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 11/25/2020, 8:04 AM
I agree with Namor, Storm and Kraven, but they do have to fulfil a purpose. Shuri as Black Panther is obvious, and probably what I want to see the most
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 11/25/2020, 9:01 AM
@bkmeijer - Well I hope they recast. Of course Chadwick's legacy needs to be honored somehow, but it shouldn't be in detriment of the story. It's too soon for Black Panther to be replaced, he only had on movie.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 11/25/2020, 11:43 AM
@Urubrodi - I don't really know how I feel about recasting. Think I would prefer it if someone else took the mantle, but either way I hope it will be handled well. As you say, his legacy needs to be honoured
narrow290
narrow290 - 11/25/2020, 8:07 AM
Namor and Shuri as BP
JustALurker
JustALurker - 11/25/2020, 9:54 AM
@narrow290 - Namor as BP is an inspired choice.
narrow290
narrow290 - 11/30/2020, 1:48 PM
@JustALurker - HUH?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 11/25/2020, 8:13 AM
5. Spider-Man

Repian
Repian - 11/25/2020, 8:15 AM
Attuma is a villain of Namor, but he can attack Wakanda, causing a conflict between Atlanteans and the kingdom of Wakanda. Achebe and Attuma can work together.

inkniron
inkniron - 11/25/2020, 8:20 AM
For the love of Cthulhu, there is no need to bring Killmonger back.

Storm could be cool but honestly, Achebe and Namor are honestly the only 2 things there I might want to see.
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/25/2020, 8:21 AM
Your number 1 sucks balls.

Namor and Storm are good calls though.
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 11/25/2020, 8:43 AM
I don’t get all of the calls for Namor to show up in Black Panther. What would that movie even be about? Wakanda seems landlocked, and a superhero mash-up with no greater themes for the African diaspora seems overly shallow for a Black Panther follow-up.

I ultimately don’t see how Namor lends himself to such themes, but then I haven’t read any comics based on these two for decades.
inkniron
inkniron - 11/25/2020, 8:52 AM
@Chewtoy - It could be BvS except much better.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 11/25/2020, 9:46 AM
@Chewtoy - Wakanda being landlocked doesn't mean anything. Wakanda can still have ships going out to sea and pissing off Namor with whatever they are doing. Namor is highly irrational when it comes to humans "invading" his realm. They could do this easily.

Have him get pissed at Wakanda for doing some kind of research or even investigating that underwatwr earthquake mentioned in Endgame. The Wakandans unknowingly do something underwater to upset the eco-system, or even move to close to Atlantis, Namor threatens them, they go back to Wakanda with tue news, and a war slowly erupts.

It wouldn't be inaccurate for either groups and wouldn't make Wakanda look like villains while still being in complete character for Namor.
tripttwe
tripttwe - 11/25/2020, 10:10 AM
@Chewtoy - They had an epic rivalry. The timing is right because all beings in existence are adjusting to the chaos Thanos brought to- everything. There is great room for understood confusion, and the domino effect that follows. Penny, penny.
Lilvic92
Lilvic92 - 11/25/2020, 8:44 AM
All I know is T'Challa better be one of them.
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 11/25/2020, 8:57 AM
The Great news is that it seems that they're going to
recast T'Chala

He is too important of a character here are my picks


David Ajala


John David Washington
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 11/25/2020, 9:02 AM
@WakandaTech - not really familiar with the first one, but Washington might be the best choice overall
Lilvic92
Lilvic92 - 11/25/2020, 9:02 AM
@WakandaTech - I feel like John David Washington is the only person that could please both the people that want a T'Challa recanted and those that dont. Boseman himself has stated that he owes so much of his career to Denzel so having his son take on the role would be a great passing of the torch moment.
Lilvic92
Lilvic92 - 11/25/2020, 9:03 AM
@Lilvic92 - recasted*
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 11/25/2020, 9:49 AM
@WakandaTech - They should take the recast approach with all characters. Its criminal that we now have an MCU without Steve Rogers or Tony Stark. I get it. They were great in the roles. But the characters are bigger and more important than any actors that will ever play them.
PicolasCage
PicolasCage - 11/25/2020, 10:08 AM
@WakandaTech - I’ve been out of the loop, where did they hint that they’ll recast T’Challa?
WakandaTech
WakandaTech - 11/25/2020, 9:01 AM
What I would like to see in the sequel

Black Panther wearing his iconic cape with a new Panther Suit


Panther Cycle


Necropolis


Namor

RolandD
RolandD - 11/25/2020, 9:10 AM
I hope they re-cast for T'Challa for much of the same reasons others have said. It seems like Feige has suggested that when characters die, they stay dead. I mean even Coulson has never returned for the movies despite his resurrection in Agents of Shield (not counting Captain Marvel since it occurred in the past). Therefore, I don't see Killmonger returning. Pet peeve about so many superhero movies where they kill off iconic villains at the end of the movie.
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