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.
 * Chelsea Harris as Nanali: A member of the Dora Milaje and Azzuri's confidant.
 * as : A WWII soldier who finds himself in Wakanda.
 * as : A USO performer who ends up in Wakanda.
 * as Takami: A Wakandan scientist with a sense of humor.
 * as Myron MacLain: A Stark scientist who is curious about Wakanda.
 * as : A physically strong Nazi who invades Wakanda.
 * as : Lohmer's wife and a serious Nazi soldier
 * as N'Gassi: An elder of Wakanda and loyal to Azzuri.
 * as B'Tumba: Azzuri's friend who possesses high aspirations.

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'Daka / 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.

Guest

 * Rati Tsiteladze as : A cannibalistic enemy.