Marvel's EYES OF WAKANDA Will Explore the Hidden History of Black Panthers and Tease MCU Cameos — GeekTyrant
Created by Todd Harris and produced by Ryan Coogler, Eyes of Wakanda is a four-part anthology series that journeys across different eras of Wakandan warriors. Forget what you thought you knew about the Marvel timeline, this is about ancient history, untold stories and battles, and how the powerful nation of Wakanda has always been more than meets the eye.
'It's about how Wakandans intersected through history — those futuristic, Star Trek-level Africans who bounce through time,' Harris told Empire. These aren't just any stories either.
'One of them features a fierce group of seafaring people, inspired by actual Bronze Age tribes. That idea came straight from Coogler. 'They were raiders who robbed their way through the Mediterranean,' Harris explained. 'Which gave us an open [book] in terms of creating a world based on very vague but dramatic circumstances.'
That blend of real-world history and Wakandan mythology opens the door for some seriously cool storytelling. While the series aims to introduce a lineup of fresh heroes from Wakanda's past, Harris also said, 'There's definitely going to be some familiarity,' teasing that some established MCU characters will also appear.
With Eyes of Wakanda is set to premier this Friday, August 1, on Disney+, fans won't have to wait long to dive in. Between its historical scope, potential MCU cameos, and new takes on Wakandan lore, this series is shaping up to be something pretty cool.
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