When they’re not in colorful costumes, makeup, and tattoos, there are a lot of Oscar-nominated winners and stars underneath all that superhero attire.
Nakia and Shuri are glamorous and battle ready.
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The cast of ” Black Panther ” are clad in gorgeous headdresses, gowns, ornate makeup, and warrior gear. Many of them look red carpet ready in the film.
Some of them wore wigs and spent hours in the makeup chair to be transformed for Marvel’s latest superhero movie.
Keep reading to see how the “Black Panther” cast looks outside of Wakanda.
His father was killed in an explosion during the beginning of “Captain America: Civil War.”
Boseman picked up his accent for the movie from actor John Kani, who plays his father, King T’Chaka.
She’s fiercely loyal to her country and is a skilled warrior. She also has a soft spot for T’Challa.
Nyong’o also had a brief role in Disney’s newer “Star Wars” movies as Maz Kanata.
She is immensely loyal to both the Black Panther and to her country.
Gurira pulled double duty in the last year making “The Walking Dead” and Marvel movies. She’s starting to grow her hair back.
W’Kabi’s tribe live closest to the border of the hidden African nation.
Kaluuya is nominated for best actor for his role in “Get Out.”
Not only is she the top scientist in Wakanda, but she’s also the brain behind all of Black Panther’s gear and suits.
The British actress also appeared in an episode of “Black Mirror.” Get ready to see more of her. She’ll be in this year’s “Ready Player One” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”
She’s supposed to help her son transition smoothly into the role of a king, but finds herself up against unexpected odds when Kilmonger comes to town.
The 59-year-old actress has been in “American Horror Story.” She’ll be in this summer’s next “Mission: Impossible” movie.
He also takes care of the garden which houses the herb that gives the Black Panther his powers.
Whitaker was in Disney’s standalone “Star Wars” movie, “Rogue One.”
He was a producer on “Fruitvale Station,” which also featured Michael B. Jordan and was directed by Ryan Coogler (“Black Panther”).
Killmonger is a former mercenary who marks each life he’s ever taken on his body.
Jordan grew up a comic fan and always wanted to play Black Panther on screen. This is pretty close.
The character was first introduced in “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”
Serkis has performed the motion capture for many performances ranging from Gollum in “The Lord of the Rings” franchise to Snoke in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
He shows up in “Black Panther” tracking down Ulysses Klaue.
You may have seen Freeman in the popular BBC “Sherlock” series starring another Marvel superhero actor, Benedict Cumberbatch.
M’Baku leads the mountain tribe of Jabari who refuse to better their lives with the use of technology made from vibranium.
Duke has appeared on “Modern Family” and “Person of Interest.” You’ll be able to see him again in “Avengers: Infinity War” in May.
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