SDCC 2016: New Villain In Black Panther
At SDCC, it was revealed by Marvel Entertainment that Michael B. Jordan will be playing Erik Killmonger in the upcoming Black Panther film.
“A native of Wakanda, his father was forced into the service of Ulysses Klaw when he and his mercenaries attacked the African nation. Following Klaw’s defeat, T’Challa exiled Killmonger’s family, an act that led the son to swear revenge. With his repatriation back to Wakanda, Killmonger became a subversive, determined to return the technologically advanced nation to its ancient ways.”
It’s unclear how much of a role he will play in the first film. Black Panther is due out in theaters on February 16, 2018.