FAMILY
edit. John Kani was cast as T'Chaka, so I have removed him from my fan cast.
Peter Mensah as S'Yan.
The
Spartacus Ghanaian actor has the poise, authority and commanding screen presence necessary to bring T'Chaka to life.
Lupita Nyong'o as Shuri.
The Kenyan beauty bares an exceptional resemblance to Boseman and radiates the elegance of royalty. Should Shuri take a proactive role in the future sequels, it will be exciting to see another side of Nyong'o.
Iman as T'Chaka's first wife, N'Yami.
Lynn Whitfield as T'Chaka's second wife, Queen Mother
The beautiful 62 year old actress still has a sharp edge and fire worthy of Ramonda, the Queen of Wakanda.
THE DORA MILAJE
Grace Jones as a lead / elder Dora Milaje.
The iconic 67 year old Jamaican actress will be able to bring the strength, intimidation, gravitas and wisedom of an elder experienced warrior, while still being in shape enough to throw down herself.
Danai Gurira as Nakia.
The Zimbabwean actress is formidable in her role in
The Walking Dead that can be used should Nakia make a villainous turn (as Malice) in the future.
Cynthia Addai Robinson as Okoye.
The talented 31 year old Ghanaian actress, equipped with Navy Seals and
New Zealand Special Forces training from her stint on
Spartacus, has the magnestism of a loyal warrior. Addai-Robinson is capable of both a South African and West African accent.
LOVE INTEREST
Nicole Beharie as Monica Lynne.
Like Monica, Beharie herself is a singer. She has proven to already have chemistry with Boseman, having worked opposite him in the 2013 movie "42" playing Jackie Robinson's wife Rachel Robinson.
ANTAGONISTS
Barkhad Abdi as Zawavari.
In his Oscar nominated role in
Captain Philips, Abdi has displayed a performance that could pose of a real threat to Black Panther.
Nonso Anozie as Dr. Crocodile
Like N'Dingi, who was sent to England as a young man, the Nigerian actor is from London. The staquesque actor, standing at 6'6 ft tall, is someone even the King of Wakanda will have to look up at.