However, one issue of inclusion was brought up again: the controversial whitewashing in Doctor Strange. “One of the most unbelievable things about Wakanda is they have these women who are the best fighters in the kingdom”, Coogler said.
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In a night overflowing with special guests and previews, these are the six major takeaways from Marvel’s Comic-Con takeover.
Zack Snyder took to the stage to treat fans to an unexpected first trailer for his latest movie Justice League, which is due for release on November 17 next year.
Chadwick Boseman plays the titular hero while Michael B. Jordan is his arch nemesis, Erik Killmonger, and Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o plays the warrior Nakia.
Echoing that overarching narrative was director Scott Derrickson, who solicited questions during a panel at last weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con.
They were joined by one more co-star, as The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira became the first surprise guest of the evening.
“A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Marvel Studios’ “Captain: Civil War”, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”.
Benedict Cumberbatch is set to take on the role of Dr. Stephen Strange – who does get a little mention in Captain America: The Winter Solider – for the first time.
In the comics, the Ancient One is an Asian man with a big beard, but Swinton has defended the movie against claims that Marvel have “whitewashed” the story.
Disney also announced a new “Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout” ride, opening at California Adventures in the summer of 2017. There, Debicki was confirmed as “golden High Priestess” Ayesha, who requests help from the Guardians only to have “things go sour”.
Benedict Cumberbatch was also present for the showcasing of the second trailer that had the fans swooning and rearing.
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Way back on June 1, Variety technically gave away Marvel’s final Comic-Con surprise.
