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After a host of panels, announcements, and new footage, Marvel debuted the first look at the animated seriesBlack Panther: Eyes of Wakandaat the D23 Expo. Brad Winderbaum, who heads animation and streaming at Marvel, revealed that the series would be the first animated show that would have direct tie-ins with the MCU.
Apart from various hints about whatEyes of Wakandawould add to the MCU, the inclusion of another superhero was also announced. Iron Fist, who was played by Finn Jones in the Netflix series, is all set to appear in the animated show. Jones has not been confirmed to appear, however.
Black Panther: Eyes of WakandaAdds Iron Fist To The Animated Series
Iron Fist is one of the most popular superheroes in Marvel’s roster. His martial arts combined with the power to control his chi has made him a powerful superhero. However, the live-action depiction of Danny Rand in the Netflix seriesIron Fistreceived mixed reviews, with the show being canceled after two seasons.
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However, the beloved character is all set to return in the MCU’s animated showBlack Panther: Eyes of Wakanda. According toComicBook, the filmmakers of the show mentioned secret cities and additional superheroes with a glowing fist in a panel discussion, confirming the existence of Iron Fist in the show.
While it is not confirmed whether Finn Jones, who played the role in the Netflix series, would return to reprise it, fans seem to be hyped up about his appearance. Iron Fist and Black Panther have had an interesting crossover in the comics, with the Panther uniting both spirits in one instance. Fans celebrated the announcement.
This will go down in history 🫶
IRON FIST IS FINALLY IN THE MCU
OH MY GODDDDDD FINALLY
I hope they got a better story and actor than the first Iron Fist.😒It was so disappointing so do this story right.
Oh yea they’re cooking
Many characters have been given the Iron Fist moniker, but it is yet to be confirmed whether Danny Rand will be appearing inEyes of Wakanda.
Black Panther: Eyes of WakandaWill Be Tied Directly To The MCU
Due to the lateChadwick Boseman’slegendary performance in films likeCaptain America: Civil WarandBlack Panther, the character of T’Challa has become extremely popular. While Marvel did not recast Boseman after his untimely death during the sequelBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, T’Challa’s legacy is set to be explored inEyes of Wakanda.
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Marvel animation chief Brad Winderbaum also mentioned that unlike other animated series such asX-Men’97and the recently announcedYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,Eyes of Wakandawoud have a more direct connection to the MCU. He said onMarvel’s official podcast,
Eyes of Wakanda, more than any other show we’re doing in animation, ties directly into the MCU. This is a story about Wakandan history. It’s produced by Ryan Coogler and directed by Todd Harris who is one of our longtime storyboard artists who I first met when he designed the Hulk vs. Thor fight in Ragnarok.
Winderbaum also mentioned that the four-episode series would chronicle the history of Wakanda while also navigating the greeted MCU timeline.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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