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

 * Y'lan Noel as Azzuri / Black Panther: The king of Wakanda and the current Black Panther.
 * Chelsea Harris as Nanali: A member of the Dora Milaje and Azzuri's confidant.
 * Stephen Colletti as Dino Manelli: A WWII soldier who finds himself in Wakanda.
 * Keke Palmer as Monica Lynne: A USO performer who ends up in Wakanda.
 * Parker Sawyers as Takami: A Wakandan scientist with a sense of humor.
 * Jeremy Davis as Myron MacLain: A Stark scientist who is curious about Wakanda.
 * Diego Klattenhoff as Wilhelm Lohmer: A physically strong Nazi who invades Wakanda.
 * Antje Traue as Julia Koenig: Lohmer's wife and a serious Nazi soldier
 * Malik Yoba as N'Gassi: An elder of Wakanda and loyal to Azzuri.
 * Lance Gross as B'Tumba: Azzuri's friend who possesses high aspirations.

Recurring

 * Gbenga Akinnagbe as Chanda: Leader of the Border Tribe in Wakanda.
 * Alex Marshall-Brown as Zawadi: Nanali's friend and a member of the Dora Milaje.
 * Nonso Anozie as M'Daka / White Gorilla: The current leader of the Jabari tribe.
 * Saycon Sengbloh as Bast: The panther goddess who bestows the power of the panther.
 * Keir Gilchrist as Frederick Klaue: A dubious German based in South Africa.

Guest

 * Rati Tsiteladze as Eric Hertz: A cannibalistic enemy.