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The first black superhero in mainstream comics may soon have his own movie. A new film featuring the Marvel comics character Black Panther is said to be in the works. The biggest question is what actor will play the popular character, who is King of the fictional African nation of Wakanda? Check out theGrio’s picks for the best potential actors to fill the Panther’s shoes.