More From Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje On Playing "Black Panther"

More From Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje On Playing "Black Panther"

I posted an article a while ago on Akinnuoye-Agbaje expressing his desire to play Black Panther on the big screen. In an interview with Blackfilm,(via cinematical) the GI Joe star has some more to say on it..

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By MarkCassidy - Aug 06, 2009 05:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Black Panther
Source: cinematical.com

Black Panther is one superhero, I'm sure you would all agree, is long overdue for the movie treatment.

And there is hope that we may see one soon if the talented Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje has his way! In an interview with Blackfilm, he revealed that the rights to the character have reverted back to Marvel...

"It's now up for grabs and I'm doing the grabbing. I've always had a passion to play a superhero, and now it appears to be becoming real. We're in talks with Marvel to play one of my favorite superheroes, which is obviously Black Panther. There is truth to that, the fact that we are talking. It would be a boyhood dream to have that materialized. I was at Comic Con this year and the timing for such a character to come to life couldn't be more appropriate. I would love to be the one to wear the suit and go out and represent."



There's no doubt he'd represent very well , and just in case anyone from Marvel is reading, Agbaje would like to stress why he's right pick for the role.

"I'd like to convey an element of him that is real and raw ... I can make this guy real ... I would bring some elements from my culture, which is Nigeria. I'm from an area which is known for its regalty. In fact, my name, Adewale, means the crown has come home, the crown is here. Together, with that rawness, and the regalty because he is an African prince, I would love to bring out the cultural elements of my background to it."

That right there is passion to play a character! Get that man a contract Marvel!
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answer
answer - 8/6/2009, 5:37 PM
He looks really fat in that pic!
Shaman
Shaman - 8/6/2009, 5:37 PM
Yes i do believe he'd be quite adequate.

*does jazz hands while saying "tchaaaaaaaaahhhhhh"* (in response to Sirprize) :P
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 8/6/2009, 5:40 PM
IF THEY SCREW UP THE COSTUME I WILL BE SEVERELY PISSED, IN LIVE ACTION, IT WOULD BE PRETTY SICK.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/6/2009, 5:43 PM
He is the BLACK PANTHER!!! ; )
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 8/6/2009, 5:44 PM
WHAT HAPPENED TO WESLEY SNIPES? IS HE STILL LOCKED UP? THAT WAS THE GUY I WANTED TO SEE PLAY PANTHER
Spock
Spock - 8/6/2009, 5:48 PM
@ Gunsmith. Wesley has been out for a while now. He has some films he is doing. I could see Adewale as BP.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/6/2009, 5:49 PM
should be good - still, theres loads more characters (Dr Strange!) that i would prefer to see before a Black Panther movie! :)
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/6/2009, 5:56 PM
You would @ JOSH
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/6/2009, 5:59 PM
LEE: that coming from someone who thinks that GI Joe is gonna be this summers best film!? Riiiight....
future0fcomixs
future0fcomixs - 8/6/2009, 6:08 PM
He would be a great black panther! Better than the wesly snipes rumor
KurtCrawler
KurtCrawler - 8/6/2009, 6:10 PM
Isnt wesly in a differant country cuz hes illigel? But he would be an awesome pick for black pAnTher!
AvengingAngel1022
AvengingAngel1022 - 8/6/2009, 6:10 PM
cool he seems perfect for the role
JeremyBentham
JeremyBentham - 8/6/2009, 6:11 PM
yeah with a character like Black Panther, you can't just stick someone like wesly snipes. Adewale would actually fit the character culturally, it seems. plus the side-by-side pic of him and panther in this article is pretty convincing to imagine him in the role.
BLADE4040
BLADE4040 - 8/6/2009, 6:18 PM
GUNSMITH: I cant see how they could screw up the uniform its HOLLYWOOD BLACK....LOL. Yea that guy would need to really lose an massive amount of wgt. Black Panther puts me more in line with a Spiderman body type .Someone who's muscular,fit,slim,and athletic. I think if they use the same CGI and special effects stick with the source material it should do well.

Couple years ago I'd like to have seen Wesley as the Panther,but now I think he's too old for the part. Lets find a no name out of the theater with gymnastic-dance-fight background and turn him into the BLACK PANTHER.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 8/6/2009, 6:22 PM
YA BUT CAN THAT DUDE FIGHT? WESLEY CAN FIGHT,NO QUESTION...CAN THIS GUY FIGHT? HECK HE'S TALL AND BUFF AND HAS THE AFRICAN LOOK BUT I HAVENT SEEN THIS GUY FIGHT, BLACK PANTHER HAS THIS JUNGLE STYLE ADVANCED CAPOEIRA STYLE..I DONT SEE THIS GUY BEING ABLE TO DO THAT..WES CAN
JeremyBentham
JeremyBentham - 8/6/2009, 6:25 PM
i dont think adewale's physigue will be a problem though. the man is actually quite jacked. i know that in certain angles he looks like he might have a gut or something (@ theanswer haha) but the guy has massive muscle mass. im not sure if he'd be able to do too many stunts, but hey its in a costume that covers him head to foot, throw in a double if you have to! but this guy screams "king of wakanda"
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/6/2009, 6:28 PM
LEE: uh oh, Snipes seems to be quite a popular choice here - make sure you dont suddenly change your mind just to gain popularity! hang on, didnt you do that with Cap..?
SlaughterHouse
SlaughterHouse - 8/6/2009, 6:29 PM
Despite the possible fighting abilities or lack thereof, I think Adewale would rock Black Panther. I loved him on Lost. Djimon Hounsou has always been my first pick, but I would be completely happy with Adewale.
JeremyBentham
JeremyBentham - 8/6/2009, 6:34 PM
oh yeah slaughterhouse, i almost forgot about him. he would be a fantastic casting for the character also!!! he's just a great actor
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/6/2009, 6:39 PM
JOSH @ Your an idiot lol! That's what you do lol!!!

Come on peace!!!

SNIPES was my favorite before i saw this guy!!!

This guys born for the role of BLACK PANTHER! Just watch LOST!!!

LEWIS was my fav (an still is sorta/ 1000 TIMES BETTER THAN TACKLES)

But since i saw WORTHINGTON in T4 i thought CAP! Well GL first but i could'nt go on about it coz i did want him for GREEN LANTERN but CAP is perfect for him too! I know a few ppl like SAM as CAP but ive been the one turning ppl to the good side! ; )

You JOSH have joined the LEO crew too, just becoz u heard from brent LEO might be interested in the part!

I actually truly believe WORTHINGTON would blow us away as CAP!

If MARVEL looking for A-LISTER = SAM WORTHINGTON!!!

If MARVEL are looking for a relativly a UNKNOWN it should be JASON LEWIS!!!

ackles for bucky! ; D
superdog
superdog - 8/6/2009, 6:41 PM
What is he "representen"?
SlaughterHouse
SlaughterHouse - 8/6/2009, 6:41 PM
I love them both. They're both awesome actors and both in their early 40's. Adewale is definately heavier than Djimon though lol.
superdog
superdog - 8/6/2009, 6:42 PM
Knock it off guys before you hijack ANOTHER post!!!!!
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 8/6/2009, 6:43 PM
SEE ADWALE, HE LOOKS LIKE ONE OF THOSE"I'LL BEAT YOU WITH A JAW BONE OF AN ASS" KINDA GUYS...WESLEY IS MY CHOICE,I DONT MIND IF HE'S OLDER, ITS HOLLYWOOD, YOU CAN BE ANY AGE AS LONG AS THERES MAKEUP
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/6/2009, 6:49 PM
Okay @ Supes! ; )
SlaughterHouse
SlaughterHouse - 8/6/2009, 6:50 PM
I don't think Snipes would be bad... but I would pick Adewale or Djimon over him.
CRITIC17
CRITIC17 - 8/6/2009, 6:51 PM
He would be a great Black Panther.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/6/2009, 6:52 PM
CRITIC @ Yes he would! ; )
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 8/6/2009, 6:56 PM
This guy would OWN that role. I for one think he should be the one to get it.

And guys, Black Panther is 6 feet tall. It's his powers that allow him to flip around and super leap and all that despite his body type.

So they could have good old Mr. Ekko here play BP and just use special effects when you show him doing his thing. Much like the roof top jumping scenes in Daredevil, except better of course
JeremyBentham
JeremyBentham - 8/6/2009, 7:00 PM
yeah definitely dijmon or adewale for black panther...djimon might be more built for the role but i would love it if either of them get it
NubaX
NubaX - 8/6/2009, 7:29 PM
Not really my First Choice, But I still like him for the role. I like him as an Actor all together. Maybe now more then before because of his Consistant Passion for wanting to play the role so intently.

If he can get into physical shape it'll work.
superdog
superdog - 8/6/2009, 7:32 PM
I just hope he doesn't go all oz and start rapin people
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/6/2009, 7:34 PM
How the hell did that hat stay on Adebisie's head?
CaptainCanada
CaptainCanada - 8/6/2009, 7:46 PM
All u have to do is watch Lost and see him running through the jungle and talk and jus stand there and his presence and you know hes perfect for the role.

Id really hate to see Wes as the black panther, seriously he should jus stick to blade. Snipes wouldnt be able to pull off the animalistic side that is needed.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 8/6/2009, 8:07 PM
Amen Brother!

alten2345
alten2345 - 8/6/2009, 8:11 PM
How can this guy say that the Black Panther is his favorite super hero when he said this in a previous interview:

"He's (Black Panther) from a fictional village in Africa..."

If the Black Panther is his favorite superhero then how come he doesn't know that T'Challa is a friggin' KING, not a prince, from a fictional COUNTRY, not a village, in Africa?

I call bullshit. I'm willing to bet he hasn't read a Black Panther comic in his life.

superdog
superdog - 8/6/2009, 8:18 PM
Could be. He just probably knows the general concept and some minor details. I truly think he just wants to play the only black superhero he has heard of.

Ror@ semen is very sticky man. Put a little on the brim of the hat and instant hat glue.
MovieMisfit
MovieMisfit - 8/6/2009, 8:38 PM
He's not my first choice but I think he'd do a great job...as long as he gets into better shape.

@alten2345 - From the above article that you allegedly read... "We're in talks with Marvel to playing one of my favorite superheroes". Adewale didn't say Black Panther was his all time favorite superhero.

"He's (Black Panther) from a fictional village in Africa..." ...That quote does not prove he doesn't have passion for this role, not to mention Adewale is an actual African from an actual Country. Who really gives a f*** that he referred to a fictional Country as a fictional Village?!
He has passion for the role, he's a good actor and he might get the role...deal with it.
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