The final Marvel Studios: Phase Four film and the sequel to 2018’s Black Panther is currently enjoying box office success. However, it is a very bleak and almost humorless film. Thankfully, Winston Duke brings his unmistakable charm and comic timing to his role as the chief of the Jabari tribe, helping to break the monotony of Wakanda Forever’s running time. But what did the star have to say about one particular line from the movie? Check out the details about that and more below.
Winston Duke celebrated his birthday in style, as the actor shared his experiences during an Esquire photoshoot. At one point, Duke explained his cultural and personal views with regard to his fashion choices.
My approach to style, as a global citizen, is focused on embracing a decolonized view of apparel & fashion. Also, check out my full “explain this” video at https://t.co/3k30yTikKr pic.twitter.com/1cktpPh8Q0 — Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) November 15, 2022 With regard to his return as M’Baku in Wakanda Forever, Duke revealed he improvised one particular line during the film: Duke is referring to the scene where M’Baku addressed the Dora Milaje’s Okoye (Danai Gurira), improvising poking fun at the female warrior’s shaved head, tattoos, and menacing presence.
— Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) November 13, 2022 In a later scene, M’Baku also referred to Tenoch Huerta’s version of Namor as “Fish Man”, though it is not clear if this was also improvised. Critics have pointed out how the film can be too grim and lacks action, but Duke’s entertaining moments were some of the high points. One point that Winston Duke feels strongly about with regard to the character of Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Specifically, his opinion is that recasting was not an option for the role of T’Challa, at this point in time. The actor addressed the question on Jemele Hill’s podcast: While Winston Duke’s MCU future as M’Baku is unclear beyond being the ally and advisor to the kingdom of Wakanda (as revealed at the end of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), he has other projects lined up. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Winston Duke was recently cast in the Universal Pictures big screen adaptation of the popular 1980’s action series, The Fall Guy. The original version starred Lee Majors (The Six Million Dollar Man) as a stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter. Duke even shared that he watched reruns of the show back in his younger days.
So, didn’t take too much convincing for me to say yes to this reimagined modern film version. Looking forward to it…https://t.co/YrkcsUMpXS — Winston Duke (@Winston_Duke) November 14, 2022 Duke will be joining Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Stephanie Hsu for The Fall Guy. The film will be directed by David Leitch (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw). Gosling is co-producing the adaptation with Kelly McCormick, while Drew Pearce will provide the screenplay and serve as executive producer. For now, fans of Winston Duke can catch him bringing his charismatic portrayal of Hanuman’s champion in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever currently running in theaters.
