'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler to produce Wakanda-based TV series for Disney+
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 8:27AM
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Aside from working on the sequel for Black Panther, Ryan Coogler will be creating a Disney+ series set in the Kingdom of Wakanda. The writer/director/producer's company Proximity Media signed an exclusive five-year television deal with Walt Disney Company to develop this show and other series that might appear beyond Disney+ and even the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The agreement extends to the entire Walt Disney Company, so his team might produce shows for other Disney-owned networks and streamers.

"Ryan Coogler is a singular storyteller whose vision and range have made him one of the standout filmmakers of his generation," said Bob Iger, executive chairman of The Walt Disney Company, in a press release. "With Black Panther, Ryan brought a groundbreaking story and iconic characters to life in a real, meaningful, and memorable way, creating a watershed cultural moment. We're thrilled to strengthen our relationship and look forward to telling more great stories with Ryan and his team."

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