'Eyes of Wakanda' - Everything We Know So Far
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In different stages of production since 2021, "Eyes of Wakanda" is finally almost here. The series debuts on Disney+ soon, showcasing different Wakandan heroes across the centuries.
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What is "Eyes of Wakanda" about? When and where can you watch it? Is the series even canon?
We've got the answers to these questions and more.
Disney+'s "Eyes of Wakanda."
Disney+'s "Eyes of Wakanda."
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What Is 'Eyes of Wakanda' About?
Most of "Eyes of Wakanda" is an espionage story following members of the Hatut Zaraze, whose name translates to "Dogs of War." It's Wakanda's own clandestine CIA-like agency, focusing mostly on making sure the country's vibranium artifacts stay out of foreign hands.
Showrunner Todd Harris told Entertainment Weekly, "When an inciting incident releases some of these things into the wild, they've got to, in a very hush hush kind of way, make sure that these things don't turn into a bigger problem. We saw what happened when one disc got into the hands of one Super Soldier — it changed the course of the world."
Is There A Trailer For 'Eyes of Wakanda'?
A trailer for "Eyes of Wakanda" released on Monday, July 28, days before the series premiere. You can watch the trailer below.
Who Is In 'Eyes of Wakanda'?
According to IMDb, the cast of "Eyes of Wakanda" includes:
Cress Williams
Anika Noni Rose
Gary Anthony Williams
Lynn Whitfield
Steve Toussaint
Jona Xiao
Winnie Harlow
Zeke Alton
Danai Gurira
Walles Hamonde
Aidan Bristow
Gabriel Burrafato
Also, Entertainment Weekly has named Jacques Colimon as part of the voice cast.
What Timeline Does 'Eyes of Wakanda' Take Place In?
Most of Marvel's animated Disney+ offerings have taken place outside of the "sacred timeline," i.e. Earth-616. "What If...?," "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man," and "X-Men '97" have all taken place outside of the main continuity of the MCU.
"Eyes of Wakanda" is different. The series takes place within Earth-616 and is considered canonical to the sacred timeline, where most of the movies and live-action series have taken place.
Where Can You Watch 'Eyes of Wakanda'?
"Eyes of Wakanda" will stream on Disney+.
How Many Episodes of 'Eyes of Wakanda' Will There Be?
"Eyes of Wakanda" will consist of a total of four episodes.
When Does 'Eyes of Wakanda' Release?
All four episodes of "Eyes of Wakanda" hit Disney+ on Friday, August 1st.
Will There Be a Season 2 for 'Eyes of Wakanda'?
So far, "Eyes of Wakanda" has been officially referred to as a limited series and there is no word on plans for a Season 2.
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