Marvel's Black Panther Animated Series Set to Carry Significant Importance in Upcoming Lineup
Marvel's Animated Shows Scores Big with Eyes of Wakanda
Mark your calendars, Marvel fans, 'cause things are gon' change! The much-anticipated animated series, Eyes of Wakanda, is set to make a mammoth impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In a chat on the Official Marvel Podcast, the bigwigs behind the scenes at Marvel Studios revealed some juice on this upcoming show.
Brad Winderbaum, the dude in charge of streaming, television, and animation for Marvel Studios put it on the tables straight, telling us that Eyes of Wakanda is the most pivotal animated series ever for the MCU to date.
"Eyes of Wakanda? More than any other show we're doing in animation ties directly into the MCU," Winderbaum said, "This ain't no ordinary history story about the glorious nation of Wakanda, no sir! It delves into the greater MCU at different time periods, so that's a treat for all you movie fans out there."
Ryan Coogler, the dude who directed the Black Panther movies, is producing the show, and Todd Harris, a former Marvel storyboard artist, is taking the helm. Initial news about the series described it as a tale of some badass warriors tasked with snatching dangerously vibranium-infused artifacts from Wakanda's past.
For many fans who haven't been caught up in all things animated, hearing that this show is giving context to the MCU is a hook, line, and sinker. But, for others, it ain't just about the MCU connections - they're hunting for stories that knock 'em flat on their butts, and Winderbaum gave us a few teasers on that front too.
When asked about the second season of the '90s-inspired X-Men series, Winderbaum hinted that big things are on the way and that their progress remains steady. "We've got some big plans for the second season," he said, "And let me tell you, it's gonna reach the same lofty heights as the first season. Get ready for an emotional roller coaster ride, muh'fuckas!"
He also dished on What If...? season three, calling it the completion of a trilogy and a heartwarming, tear-jerker end for the Watcher. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is looking like a big, fluffy ensemble of teen angst, while the live-action series, Agatha All Along, is being peddled as a spooky, Halloween show where the stakes are high, but that ain't your typical scare fest - it's the Marvel way!
Lastly, Winderbaum mentioned Daredevil: Born Again, which he compared to X-Men '97. It's bringing back something that the fans love, but will take it in a brand-new direction, featuring mature characters and some fresh politickin'. It's no longer about who's gonna murder who - it's about power and politics, and that ain't no easy game.
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The upcoming "Eyes of Wakanda" animated series is expected to have several impacts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) due to its unique storytelling style, deep exploration of Wakanda's history, and potential connections to other characters and events within the MCU.
- Impact on the MCU: Eyes of Wakanda will introduce the Hatut Zaraze, a group of Wakandan warriors protecting Wakanda's legacy, explore undiscovered periods in the MCU timeline, and potentially integrate the Iron Fist character.
- Animated Storytelling Style: As a CG-animated series with a different visual style from other Marvel animated shows, Eyes of Wakanda provides a fresh viewing experience for audiences.
- Collaboration with Proximity Media: The involvement of Ryan Coogler's production company ensures the series aligns with the vision established in the Black Panther films, maintaining consistency within the Wakandan universe.
- The 'Eyes of Wakanda' animated series, set to impact the Marvel Cinematic Universe significantly, is Marvel's most pivotal animated series to date, according to Brad Winderbaum.
- The Hatut Zaraze, a group of Wakandan warriors, are the focus of the 'Eyes of Wakanda' series, tasked with protecting Wakanda's legacy and potentially integrating the Iron Fist character.
- 'Eyes of Wakanda' will offer a unique animated storytelling style, distinct from other Marvel shows, thanks to its CG animation and collaboration with Proximity Media under Ryan Coogler's production.
- Marvel's 'IO9' has news on various upcoming shows, including 'Eyes of Wakanda', revealing it delves into the MCU at different time periods, giving context to existing stories and potentially linking to other characters within the universe.
