After a host of panels, announcements, and new footage, Marvel debuted the first look at the animated series Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda at the D23 Expo. Brad Winderbaum, who heads animation and streaming at Marvel, revealed that the series would be the first animated show that would have direct tie-ins with the MCU.
Apart from various hints about what Eyes of Wakanda would add to the MCU, the inclusion of another superhero was also announced. Iron Fist, who was played by Finn Jones in the Netflix series, is all set to appear in the animated show. Jones has not been confirmed to appear, however.
Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda Adds Iron Fist To The Animated Series
Iron Fist is one of the most popular superheroes in Marvel’s roster. His martial arts combined with the power to control his chi has made him a powerful superhero. However, the live-action depiction of Danny Rand in the Netflix series Iron Fist received mixed reviews, with the show being canceled after two seasons.
However, the beloved character is all set to return in the MCU’s animated show Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda. According to ComicBook, the filmmakers of the show mentioned secret cities and additional superheroes with a glowing fist in a panel discussion, confirming the existence of Iron Fist in the show.
While it is not confirmed whether Finn Jones, who played the role in the Netflix series, would return to reprise it, fans seem to be hyped up about his appearance. Iron Fist and Black Panther have had an interesting crossover in the comics, with the Panther uniting both spirits in one instance. Fans celebrated the announcement.
Many characters have been given the Iron Fist moniker, but it is yet to be confirmed whether Danny Rand will be appearing in Eyes of Wakanda.
Black Panther: Eyes of Wakanda Will Be Tied Directly To The MCU
Due to the late Chadwick Boseman’s legendary performance in films like Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther, the character of T’Challa has become extremely popular. While Marvel did not recast Boseman after his untimely death during the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, T’Challa’s legacy is set to be explored in Eyes of Wakanda.
Marvel animation chief Brad Winderbaum also mentioned that unlike other animated series such as X-Men’97 and the recently announced Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda woud have a more direct connection to the MCU. He said on Marvel’s official podcast,
Eyes of Wakanda, more than any other show we’re doing in animation, ties directly into the MCU. This is a story about Wakandan history. It’s produced by Ryan Coogler and directed by Todd Harris who is one of our longtime storyboard artists who I first met when he designed the Hulk vs. Thor fight in Ragnarok.
Winderbaum also mentioned that the four-episode series would chronicle the history of Wakanda while also navigating the greeted MCU timeline.
