The next movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', is tracking for an impressive opening weekend of $175 million at the box office in its domestic market (North America), as per The Hollywood Reporter. This is considerably lower than the original 2018 film's $202 million, but still a lot in the current pandemic-affected times. The original went on to gross $1.34 billion worldwide. The lower estimates might also be because of the absence of Chadwick Boseman, beloved late actor who essayed the role of T'Challa or the titular Black Panther in the original. He died of colon cancer in 2020.

A new actor will play the role of Black Panther, but like the actor, his character T'Challa is canonically dead in the MCU. Letitia Wright's Shuri is rumoured to be the next character to take on the mantle of Black Panther.&nbsp;

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Marvel Studios Feige recently opened up about the difficult decision he and director Ryan Coogler took to not choose a new actor for the role of T'Challa.

Feige told Empire, "It just felt like it was much too soon to recast. Stan Lee always said that Marvel represents the world outside your window. And we had talked about how, as extraordinary and fantastical as our characters and stories are, there’s a relatable and human element to everything we do. The world is still processing the loss of Chad. And Ryan poured that into the story."

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He added, "The conversations were entirely about, yes, ‘What do we do next?' And how could the legacy of Chadwick – and what he had done to help Wakanda and the Black Panther become these incredible, aspirational, iconic ideas – continue? That’s what it was all about.”

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Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett star in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'.&nbsp;

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' will be the final film of Phase 4 of MCU. It will release on November 11.

The next movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', is tracking for an impressive opening weekend of $175 million at the box office in its domestic market (North America), as per The Hollywood Reporter.

The next movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', is tracking for an impressive opening weekend of $175 million at the box office in its domestic market (North America), as per The Hollywood Reporter. This is considerably lower than the original 2018 film's $202 million, but still a lot in the current pandemic-affected times. The original went on to gross $1.34 billion worldwide. The lower estimates might also be because of the absence of Chadwick Boseman, beloved late actor who essayed the role of T'Challa or the titular Black Panther in the original. He died of colon cancer in 2020. A new actor will play the role of Black Panther, but like the actor, his character T'Challa is canonically dead in the MCU. Letitia Wright's Shuri is rumoured to be the next character to take on the mantle of Black Panther. Marvel Studios Feige recently opened up about the difficult decision he and director Ryan Coogler took to not choose a new actor for the role of T'Challa. Feige told Empire, "It just felt like it was much too soon to recast. Stan Lee always said that Marvel represents the world outside your window. And we had talked about how, as extraordinary and fantastical as our characters and stories are, there’s a relatable and human element to everything we do. The world is still processing the loss of Chad. And Ryan poured that into the story." He added, "The conversations were entirely about, yes, ‘What do we do next?' And how could the legacy of Chadwick – and what he had done to help Wakanda and the Black Panther become these incredible, aspirational, iconic ideas – continue? That’s what it was all about.” Also Read: 'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' actor explains how sexism doesn't exist in Wakanda Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Florence Kasumba, Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Tenoch Huerta, Martin Freeman, and Angela Bassett star in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'. 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' will be the final film of Phase 4 of MCU. It will release on November 11.

'Black Panther Wakanda Forever' tracking for a huge $175 mn opening!

The upcoming Marvel Studios series 'Ironheart', which stars Dominique Thorne and Alden Ehrenreich, on Saturday, got an official first look at the D23 Expo.

According to Variety, 'Ironheart'&nbsp;features Dominique Thorne as Marvel character Riri Williams, which follows a genius, 15-year-old MIT student taught by a character played by Jim Rash, who creates a suit of armour inspired by Iron Man.

Thorne's Riri in the first look footage said, "What I'm doing. It's important. It's iconic." The exclusive teaser showed 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts'&nbsp;actor Anthony Ramos playing a villainous role in the series. The tattooed and stacked character appears to pay Riri to steal materials from the MIT lab, and is seen putting on a cloak with a hood that apparently deals in magic, while Riri deals in technology.

'Ironheart'&nbsp;was first introduced in the Marvel comics in 2016 and was created by Brian Michael Bendis. Williams will first debut on the big screen in the upcoming MCU film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the news last August and said that "Thorne filmed her scenes for director Ryan Coogler's second MCU effort well before production began on her Disney+ show.

Production on 'Ironheart'&nbsp;is now underway in Atlanta," Variety reported.

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The show also stars Alden Ehrenreich, Manny Montana and Lyric Ross but the details of the characters are under wrap.

'Ironheart'&nbsp;joins the MCU TV series alongside the upcoming 'Secret Invasion',&nbsp;'Armor Wars',&nbsp;'Echo',&nbsp;'Agatha: Coven of Chaos',&nbsp;'Loki'&nbsp;Season 2 and others.

Chinaka Hodge is the series` head writer, with Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes serving as directors for the series.

The upcoming Marvel Studios series 'Ironheart', which stars Dominique Thorne and Alden Ehrenreich, on Saturday, got an official first look at the D23 Expo. According to Variety, 'Ironheart' features Dominique Thorne as Marvel character Riri Williams, which follows a genius, 15-year-old MIT student taught by a character played by Jim Rash, who creates a suit of armour inspired by Iron Man.

The upcoming Marvel Studios series 'Ironheart', which stars Dominique Thorne and Alden Ehrenreich, on Saturday, got an official first look at the D23 Expo. According to Variety, 'Ironheart' features Dominique Thorne as Marvel character Riri Williams, which follows a genius, 15-year-old MIT student taught by a character played by Jim Rash, who creates a suit of armour inspired by Iron Man. Thorne's Riri in the first look footage said, "What I'm doing. It's important. It's iconic." The exclusive teaser showed 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' actor Anthony Ramos playing a villainous role in the series. The tattooed and stacked character appears to pay Riri to steal materials from the MIT lab, and is seen putting on a cloak with a hood that apparently deals in magic, while Riri deals in technology. 'Ironheart' was first introduced in the Marvel comics in 2016 and was created by Brian Michael Bendis. Williams will first debut on the big screen in the upcoming MCU film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the news last August and said that "Thorne filmed her scenes for director Ryan Coogler's second MCU effort well before production began on her Disney+ show. Production on 'Ironheart' is now underway in Atlanta," Variety reported. Also read: 'Indiana Jones' star Ke Huy Quan joins Tom Hiddleston in ‘Loki’ season 2 Ironheart has received a new logo, here are all of the logos so far! #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/92gPqPPWfE — MCU Report (@MCUReport) September 10, 2022 The show also stars Alden Ehrenreich, Manny Montana and Lyric Ross but the details of the characters are under wrap. 'Ironheart' joins the MCU TV series alongside the upcoming 'Secret Invasion', 'Armor Wars', 'Echo', 'Agatha: Coven of Chaos', 'Loki' Season 2 and others. Chinaka Hodge is the series` head writer, with Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes serving as directors for the series.

First look of Dominique Thorne-starrer 'Ironheart' unveiled at D23 Expo

Marvel Cinematic Universe is adding one of RuPaul's Drag Race's greatest stars- Shea Couleé. According to reports, the American drag queen who won season five of the show has landed a secret role in the MCU's upcoming Disney+ series 'Ironheart.' ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ fame, Dominique Thorne will be playing the titular Marvel hero, Riri Williams, a genius who invented the most cutting-edge super suit since ‘Iron Man’.

‘Ironheart’ is created by writer Chinaka Hodge of ‘Snowpiercer’, while Anthony Ramos and Alden Ehrenreich have also been tapped. Coulee’s role in the series has been kept under tight wraps.

Sharing her excitement about becoming a part of the MCU, Coulee tweeted, "BEYOND excited to be strutting out of the Werkroom right into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Words cannot express how excited I am to be a part of this amazing project! Acting was my first love, and I’m thrilled to be doing it again in such a big way!"

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‘Ironheart’ will debut in the fall of 2023, exclusively on Disney+.&nbsp;

Apart from winning RuPaul’s Drag Race ‘All Stars 5’, Coulee completed the special all-winners edition of ‘All Stars 7’ as a finalist and also her original season, ‘Drag Race 9’, Deadline reported. In addition, Shea has also been featured in major prominent publications throughout the world, including covers in Out, Entertainment Weekly, Gay Times, and the international fashion magazine Metal.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe is adding one of RuPaul's Drag Race's greatest stars- Shea Couleé. According to reports, the American drag queen who won season five of the show has landed a secret role in the MCU's upcoming Disney+ series 'Ironheart.

Marvel Cinematic Universe is adding one of RuPaul's Drag Race's greatest stars- Shea Couleé. According to reports, the American drag queen who won season five of the show has landed a secret role in the MCU's upcoming Disney+ series 'Ironheart.' ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ fame, Dominique Thorne will be playing the titular Marvel hero, Riri Williams, a genius who invented the most cutting-edge super suit since ‘Iron Man’. ‘Ironheart’ is created by writer Chinaka Hodge of ‘Snowpiercer’, while Anthony Ramos and Alden Ehrenreich have also been tapped. Coulee’s role in the series has been kept under tight wraps. Sharing her excitement about becoming a part of the MCU, Coulee tweeted, "BEYOND excited to be strutting out of the Werkroom right into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Words cannot express how excited I am to be a part of this amazing project! Acting was my first love, and I’m thrilled to be doing it again in such a big way!" BEYOND excited to be strutting out of the Werkroom right into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Words cannot express how excited I am to be a part of this amazing project! Acting was my first love, and I’m thrilled to be doing it again in such a big way! 💖https://t.co/QXGFfRrTqs — Shea Couleé (@SheaCoulee) August 3, 2022 × 'Eternals' sequel in development, director Chloe Zhao to return ‘Ironheart’ will debut in the fall of 2023, exclusively on Disney+. Apart from winning RuPaul’s Drag Race ‘All Stars 5’, Coulee completed the special all-winners edition of ‘All Stars 7’ as a finalist and also her original season, ‘Drag Race 9’, Deadline reported. In addition, Shea has also been featured in major prominent publications throughout the world, including covers in Out, Entertainment Weekly, Gay Times, and the international fashion magazine Metal. Couleé started a podcast series called ‘Wanna Be on Top?’, which debuted at the top of Apple Podcasts. Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network and Moguls of Media, it explores the world of America's Next Top Model. 'Batgirl', Nicolas Cage's 'Superman Lives', Quentin Tarantino's debut movie & other unreleased films

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