The trailers and promo art for What If? have confirmed that Michael B. Jordan will reprise the role of Killmonger in the show, but a new Funko Pop sheds more light on plans for the Black Panther villain.
Decked out in a Black Panther costume that looks very similar to the one he donned in the 2018 film's final act, he's holding a spear...and the head of Ultron! We don't know if this is the Ultron or a member of his robot army, but something clearly happens that leads to Killmonger getting involved with the villain's attack on Earth (we're betting Vibranium has something to do with it).
We know that a young T'Challa is taken by Yondu and the Ravagers in What If?, so if all these stories take place on the same world, perhaps Killmonger becomes King much sooner?
It depends how the series handles these alternate realities, and something tells us the stage is going to be set when Loki wraps up its first season next Wednesday.
The show's synopsis was revealed during last year's Disney Investor Day, and states: "'What If…?' flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways."
"Coming to Disney+ in summer 2021, Marvel Studios’ first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU," it adds, "featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles. The series is directed by Bryan Andrews; Ashley Bradley is head writer."
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