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Based on Ryan Coogler’s new contract with Disney, “Wakanda Forever” is more than just a catchphrase; it is a programming strategy. According to the deadline, the Black Panther The director’s Proximity Media signed an exclusive five-year contract with Disney to develop new television projects. Seeing as Black Panther 2 is scheduled to hit theaters on July 8, 2022, it makes sense that the first show outside the gate also returns to the iconic homeland of the Marvel superhero. According to the deadline, the next program will be “a drama based on the Kingdom of Wakanda for Disney +”.
“It is an honor to partner with The Walt Disney Company. Working with them on Black Panther it was a dream come true. As avid television consumers, we couldn’t be happier to launch our television business with Bob Iger, Dana Walden and all the incredible studios under the umbrella of Disney, ”said Coogler in a statement on Monday. “We are looking forward to learning, growing and building relationships with audiences worldwide through Disney platforms. We are especially excited to take our first leap with Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and their partners at Marvel Studios, where we will work closely with them on selected MCU programs for Disney +. We are already participating in some projects that we can’t wait to share. “
The deal will also allow Coogler and Proximity to develop series across the various divisions of the Walt Disney Company, so it seems likely that we are looking at Wakanda not only forever, but continuously and consistently as well.