Getting the Black Panther Movie Right

Getting the Black Panther Movie Right

The actors can give life or bring death to a movie. That's why we need to get the Black Panther casting right.

Editorial Opinion
By Blackreverend - Apr 28, 2009 09:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Black Panther

The Black Panther is the greatest Afro-american hero ever and the more Superhero movies get popular, the more fans want him to have his own. I have therefore put time and effort into the choosing the best cast to give T'Challa the honor he deserves. So without further a due...


T'Chaka / Djimon Hounsou (yes everyone wants him as T'Challa but the guy is too old)


T'Challa / Black Panther / Derek Luke / Malcolm David Kelley

King's Mother / Alfre Woodard

King's sister / Shuri / Kerry Washington

Ororo Munroe / Lauren London (Again Halle Berry is too old)

And of course the villain...

Ulysses Klaw / Michael C. Hall


Now hows that for a Cast?
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KeepItReal
KeepItReal - 4/28/2009, 11:11 PM
OMFG! HOT DAMN!!! What a rush. I thought it was real that they were going to make this movie. I got so excited.

Man.. much props to you!! This was FANTASTIC. I think you NAILED IT w/King's Mother / Alfre Woodard and King's sister / Shuri / Kerry Washington.

I know you say he is too old for T'Challa but I still like Djimon Hounsou for that part. Im not feeling Derek luke for it. Maybe I could see Djimon as T'Chaka if there was someone else in place of Derek for T'Challa? hmmm..

Storm... I had this picture of Aisha Tyler for her. IMO. Lauren London maybe for the younger version of Storm? But still very nicely done.

But man, I really enjoyed your thread. Niiice! Now I wish it was happening for real! (well, have been for awhile now anyway):)
ManThing
ManThing - 4/28/2009, 11:12 PM
WOOHOO! Black Panther ROCKS! I don't know ho should play him but I sure hope they get on the ball with this movie asap!

You know that Black Panther was Marvel's 1st black super hero?
And I totally agree that Klaw should be the villian!
KeepItReal
KeepItReal - 4/28/2009, 11:32 PM
ooooooo...yes..avengers movie..tie it all in.. niiice!! But I think this is a wish list of casting...like Shaman and TheHawk does. I dont think this is for an actual movie.. is it? It would be great if it were!! Don't tease me....
StarksNStripes
StarksNStripes - 4/28/2009, 11:38 PM
T'Challa already has a cameo schedule for The Avengers movie.
zinext
zinext - 4/28/2009, 11:48 PM
hey fam, i agree that Djimon Hounsou is about 10 years too old for the part, Derek Luke is a perfect fit for that part, I really think he is on his way to a greatness in the acting world, he just needs 1 more great movie outside of antwone fisher.
shibazz
shibazz - 4/29/2009, 12:14 AM
again ., gimme a real man not some lucky strike! why would the Black P be older , did you think his father would go out like that.... honestly this whole boy becomes man thing is lame.... when can a man become a man?
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 4/29/2009, 4:04 AM
Kerry Washington would be a better storm I think
CaptainAmerica
CaptainAmerica - 4/29/2009, 4:10 AM
Hate to break it to you guys but if Fox puts him on the next Fantastic Four film(if they even make one) then he will be property of Fox and they will be the ones who will make a Black Panther movie. If Marvel wants to do it they better do it fast.
ManOfIron
ManOfIron - 4/29/2009, 5:14 AM
i hate to be "that guy" but this just seems like... a BET made-for-tv-movie. But i mean that IS how the comic was. Maybe it'll be good if it ever gets made. but it won't have the mainstream audiences (*cough*whitefolks*cough*) rushing in to see it. They'll just think its another This Christmas.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/29/2009, 5:44 AM
Whats wrong with an older cast? I dont want to see Black Panther 90210. Like shibazz said, [frick] the whole rights of passage crap, its been done to death. Start the story maybe a flashback of Panther as a boy..then have the main narrative focus on him as a MAN, and not Walt from Lost! Honsou might be a bit old, but he could play younger and i still think would be the best man for the job
TheMyth
TheMyth - 4/29/2009, 6:01 AM
Djimon is the ONLY man for the role of T'Challa. Too old my ass, that dude is in as good or better shape than any 20 year old, not to mention he is a spectacular actor. I see Mr. Jojo Risin has finally decided to say something good about... well... something. ManOfIron, that's some pretty racist shit lol. I'll go see it and the Luke Cage movie if they're made (although I think the Cage movie would be ALOT better as a 'Heroes for Hire' flic)
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 4/29/2009, 6:17 AM
Lol, I always thought dat Derek Luke would be perfect as T'challa.
007440
007440 - 4/29/2009, 6:21 AM
I thought Wesley Snipes owned the rights to THe Black Panther!

By the Way don't hold your breath on Storm been in it.
CaptainAmerica
CaptainAmerica - 4/29/2009, 6:36 AM
If Fox makes the film then there might be a chance for Storm to be in it. If Marvel makes the film then there is no chance for her to appear in it unless Marvel wants to pay Fox extra cash to use Storm. And I agree with Rorschach, there is no reason why an older cast wouldnt work. As long as Bow Wow, Chris Brown, and Tyler Perry stay away from the film ill watch it.
YohonKalic
YohonKalic - 4/29/2009, 7:00 AM
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How to make this movie great?

Must have Djimon Hounsou.

Must not have Halle Berry.

Must not be done by Fox.

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Blackreverend
Blackreverend - 4/29/2009, 7:15 AM
Shit... Had I known there would be this much feedback I would have never went to bed. lol

-Yes this a Fan Cast
-The only reason I cast a kid T'Challa is for flashbacks.
-I need to see T'Challa in more than one movie. And we know how long it takes these guys to make one. That's my escuse for picking Derek over Djimon (he'll be like 60 by the time the next Black Panther appearance happens)
-ZINEXT:Derek Luke is a perfect fit for that part, I really think he is on his way to greatness in the acting world, he just needs 1 more great movie outside of antwone fisher.
-The difference between this movie and a BET one will be the (nottoodarkbutdark) storyline I'm working on.

Finally I am an artist so for those who love my cast, I will be making movie posters and posting it up here and on deviantart.

!!PATIENCE IS VIRTUE!! (Hell it's my first post anyways)
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 4/29/2009, 7:27 AM
Nice job on the casting. I rather enjoy "fan casting" of comic movies when they take the time to find just the right people, not just the same popular actors being shoehorned into a role that they might suck playing.

Let us not forget that the right writer and director are also crucial for this project to succeed. We need these two people to be longtime fans of the character who will not impose their "vision" of the Black Panther onto the film and ruin it. The perfect cast means nothing if the story sucks. Find a Favreau type who really understands and loves the Panther, give him a good story and a good cast, and this movie should be a success.

gamerjoe
gamerjoe - 4/29/2009, 7:34 AM
i dont know much about the black panther but i did get a tast in the animated avengers movie and would love to see more in a movie plus why not make a movie on a character like black panther
Shaman
Shaman - 4/29/2009, 8:03 AM
I love Kerry Washington!!! I MEAN I LUUUUVVVV HER!!! She's beautiful and an amazing actress!!!

Hounsou would be good for T'Challa, Michael Jay White would be better.
90caliber
90caliber - 4/29/2009, 8:21 AM
The Black Panther is AFRICAN! Not Afro-american! As a matter of fact there is no such thing as an afro american. This is America and while it may be a melting pot if your an American citizen your American.
thwip284
thwip284 - 4/29/2009, 8:24 AM
I so thought that this was gonna happen. I said DL was great for the part a year ago. Marvel better get on the ball because i don't want fox anywhere near this project. Besides FF would have Namor first before BP right.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/29/2009, 8:26 AM
By the way, i forgot to mention that i like the rest of your casting choices! Especially Alfre Woodard as The Queen, shes not in enough movies at all these days.
Blackreverend
Blackreverend - 4/29/2009, 8:43 AM
Actually I'm Canadian 90CALIBRE and proud of that. I want to stay true to the roots as much as you do but let's face it the movie will be made for us. Mainly North Americans. So unless you want the whole movie in english subs we'll go with the cast I have here...
version4
version4 - 4/29/2009, 8:48 AM
ManofIron... i couldn't agree with you more! I don't know how this would draw as a movie set for theaters, but i could see this as a big budget BET production... or maybe even HBO.

I am soooo in love with Kerry Washington!!!
YohonKalic
YohonKalic - 4/29/2009, 8:58 AM
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Lol I dont want to be "that guy" but I hate everyone of the people you want for your cast, Ill work my way backwards.

Michael C. Hall looks nothing like Ulysses Klaw.

The women are ether ugly or cant act, or both.

that kid from lost is a crap actor.

Derek Luke, well im not going to hate on him, Im not one to hate when I dont know anything about them, I havent really seen him in anything, but if were going off your pic.... looks a lil fruity

Yes I want Djimon Hounsou, but thats not to say ill hate everyone but him, Its just when I see Djimon I think T.I.A. This man brings such a strong presents to the screen, and I think you need that for this type of movie.

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Shaman
Shaman - 4/29/2009, 9:29 AM
version4- Ah! A duel then! *slaps you in the face with an iron armored glove*

*In the name of love... yea-ah... in the name of love*

Yohon Kalic- How dare you speak of The Goddess know as Kerry Washington in that tone and manner!!! *impales him with... with... something sharp*
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/29/2009, 9:37 AM
Very cool casting!!! I used to think SNIPES, but now id see him as BLADE all the time, i personally think every actor should only get one MARVEL role, it keeps it fresh! As long as this wasn't kid friendly it will be a Awesome movie in the making!!! Good casting @ BLACKREVEREND @ !!!
YohonKalic
YohonKalic - 4/29/2009, 9:38 AM
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I think that Lauren London chick is hotter then Kerry, but thats not saying much.

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Shaman
Shaman - 4/29/2009, 10:24 AM
MADNESS!!! LOL
KingCold420
KingCold420 - 4/29/2009, 10:30 AM
@ manofiron that sounds like a pretty racist remark what you think a black superhero cant hold his own on the big screen what a dumbA$$ if a black man can run the country im sure blackpanther could be a blockbuster WE NEED MORE BLACK SUPERHEROES thank god for Hancock, for the new Nick Fury,even Storm we,ll take what we can get. hell bring on Static Shock,Cyborg, the black green latern and for gods sakes reboot Spawn Black super heroes unite YES WE CAN!!!
adamant877
adamant877 - 4/29/2009, 10:37 AM
Good job on the casting pics, although I agree with most, Honsou is the man for the role! He may be older, but let's be realistic, he still is the only one who could pull off the air of authority, and he seems pretty active. Just promis us to keep the full face mask!!!!!!!!
I don't understand why this movie HASN'T been made yet!?

ManOfIron: I have to agree with KingCold420, the statement that a black super hero movie wouldn't garner interest among the majority of the moviegoing public is just ridiculous. And it has a certain air of ignorance to it that reeks of racism.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/29/2009, 10:44 AM
I love black superheroes @ KINGCOLD420 @ BLACK PANTHER i hope will raise the bar!!!! An hopefully we'll see JOHN STEWART in GREEN LANTERN and hopefully he will be the main LANTERN in the sequel!!! As for SLJ as FURY ,,, no comment, none lol! I aint going there, lame! ULTIMATE crap lol! WARNERS though could do really good BLACK LIGHTNING movie easy an even STATIC SHOCK!!!! Though i don't think they will do both as both got simular powers, shame! We so need SPAWN back on the Big screen! Less Superhero more horror me thinks!!! Yep BLACK PANTHER has all the makings to be a massive BlockBuster!!!
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 4/29/2009, 10:49 AM
I WANNA SEE WESLEY SNIPES STILL PLAY T CALLA
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 4/29/2009, 10:53 AM
I still like Gabrielle Union for Storm. A bit out there, but I think she could pull it off, at least as good as Halle did.

As for Hounsou, If they made the movie, like today he'd be great, but he is getting up there in the years. I've always thought he'd be perfect for it though.

Alfre Woodard, by damn, is absolutley genius! Excellent actress and way too underutilized.
kirbyfan
kirbyfan - 4/29/2009, 11:48 AM
I don't like any of those picks!

Alfree Woodard,? How about Iman, now she would be perfect to play the mother!

Also I don't think T'Challa should be too young, he should be in his 30s. Those actors are too young, and not big enough. The Black Panther is a big guy.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 4/29/2009, 12:09 PM
HOW BOUT BEYONCE FOR STORM?
Neo24real
Neo24real - 4/29/2009, 12:31 PM
WHy the hell are black folks limiting themselves What the hell is BET....I think this movie will do awesome...throw in a couple of top grade stars and it'll do awesome.. panther is an iconic member of the marvel universe and as for casting please hounsou was born to play black panther...he is African for crying out loud....i just dont see anyone else playing this role
Blackreverend
Blackreverend - 4/29/2009, 12:42 PM
Alright now I want to hear what you have to say about my pitch
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/29/2009, 12:50 PM
Im thinking, somehow STORM ain't gonna be in it unless FOX is making BLACK PANTHER lol!!! Do we really need STORM??? NO!!! I hope its a origin story of BP!
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