Ryan Coogler was making it big before Black Panther but the film and his work with Chadwick Boseman put them both on the map in a very different way. While Coogler is working through how to move forward with that property, he and his Proximity company have signed a five-year exclusive deal with Disney Television.
And one of the things coming from it in addition to his work on the Black Panther film is a Wakanda drama series for the Disney+ service. With so much potential there with a solid supporting cast introduced in the film, this could be a really strong project that will excite a lot of fans.
“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, The Walt Disney Company. “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.”
Said Coogler: “It’s an honor to be partnering with The Walt Disney Company. Working with them on Black Panther was a dream come true. As avid consumers of television, we couldn’t be happier to be launching our television business with Bob Iger, Dana Walden and all the amazing studios under the Disney umbrella. We look forward to learning, growing, and building a relationship with audiences all over the world through the Disney platforms. We are especially excited that we will be taking our first leap with Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and their partners at Marvel Studios where we will be working closely with them on select MCU shows for Disney+. We’re already in the mix on some projects that we can’t wait to share,” stated Ryan Coogler on behalf of Proximity Media.”
[Source: Deadline]
