Wakanda (TV series)

Marvel's Wakanda, or simply Wakanda, is an upcoming American television series created for ABC by Kenya Barris, based on the fictional Marvel Comics nation and focusing on the characters who live there. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The series takes place early during WWII and focuses on Azzuri, the grandfather of T'Challa, his rule of Wakanda and his attempts to protect the nation from outsiders. While flying back from a USO tour, a group of outsiders accidentally find themselves in Wakanda and unfortunately bring trouble with them. Azzuri must decide what he must do in the face of danger as his enemies approach. It is expected to run for three seasons.

Main cast

 * as : The king of Wakanda and the current Black Panther. Unlike the more familiar T'Challa, Azzuri has a stern grasp on the ways of his people, but slowly begins to open his mind.
 * as Nanali: A member of the Dora Milaje and Azzuri's confidant and love interest. The character is described as being just as capable if not more so than Azzuri at leading.
 * as : A WWII soldier who finds himself in Wakanda. He is level headed and patriotic about his country and believes that Wakanda should aid the war effort.
 * as : A USO performer who ends up in Wakanda. She is an entertainer who feels a closeness with the people of Wakanda.
 * as : A WWII soldier and mechanical expert. He primarily serves as the comic relief and forms a kinship with Takami.
 * as Takami: A Wakandan scientist with a sense of humor. He has an intense interest in technology that he shares with Azzuri and quickly befriends Izzy.
 * as Myron MacLain: A Stark scientist who is curious about Wakanda. He believes that the technology should be shared and gets on edge with everyone.
 * as : A physically strong Nazi who invades Wakanda. He is unforgiving and merciless and hopes to wipe out Wakanda and steal their tech.
 * as : Lohmer's wife and a serious Nazi soldier. She is cruel and has a masochist who enjoys torturing her victims.
 * as N'Gassi: An elder of Wakanda and loyal to Azzuri. He is haughtily against ignoring Wakandan law, but believes that Azzuri will do the right thing.
 * as B'Tumba: Azzuri's childhood friend who possesses high aspirations. He grows to resent his Wakandan heritage and fights for Wakandan usurpation.

Recurring

 * as : Leader of the Border Tribe in Wakanda.
 * Alex Marshall-Brown as Zawadi: Nanali's friend and a member of the Dora Milaje.
 * as M'Shindi / White Gorilla: The current leader of the Jabari tribe.
 * as Bast: The panther goddess who bestows the power of the panther.
 * as Frederick Klaue: A dubious German based in South Africa.
 * Antal Kalik as : A physically capable Nazi agent.

Episodes

 * "The Old Country" - As WWII begins to rage outside, Azzuri attempts to keep the peace in Wakanda against the Jabari Tribe. Azzuri attempts to look for guidance, when an unexpected event happens.
 * "Foreigners" - Outsiders end up in the hidden country as Azzuri attempts to quell the fears of his people. However, the new visitors bring unwanted guests into Wakanda.