A new series in the ‘Black Panther' world is here — How to watch ‘Eyes of Wakanda'
The first entry into Phase 6 of the MCU's Multiverse Saga has arrived.
Beginning today, August 1, you can return to Wakanda in the animated series 'Eyes of Wakanda,' which was developed and executive produced by 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler. The series is a Disney+ original.
'Eyes of Wakanda' follows Hatut Zaraze, a Wakandan tribe that acts as the nation's secret police force, as they carry out dangerous missions to retrieve vibranium artifacts throughout history. The missions take them to the Trojan War and beyond.
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'Eyes of Wakanda' cast guide:
Winnie Harlow as Noni: A disgraced former member of the Dora Milaje, Wakanda's all-female special forces
Cress Williams as the Lion: A former Wakandan general-turned-pirate who has stolen advanced technology from the country and plans to use it to found his own tyrannical rule, the 'Lion Kingdom'
Patricia Belcher
Larry Herron
Adam Gold
Lynn Whitfield
Jacques Colimon
Jona Xiao as Iron Fist: A masked, superpowered warrior from a hidden city
Isaac Robinson-Smith
Gary Anthony Williams
Zeke Alton
Steve Toussaint
Anika Noni Rose
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