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Twitter goes crazy with the release of newest “Black Panther” trailer

By Shelia Poole
Oct 16, 2017

Social media is blowing up after the release of Marvel's "Black Panther" trailer .

The film, which stars Chadwick Boseman as the ruler of Wakanda, was shot in Atlanta. It also features a star-studded cast including  Lupita Nyong'o , Forest Whitaker. Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett.

It was directed by Ryan Coogler.

“Black Panther” is due in theaters Feb. 16 and the buzz is definitely superhero worthy .

I've already called off work

🤷🏾‍♂️

I’m ready to go to Wakanda!

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— T'HellNah (@J_Bouey)

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🔥🔥🔥🔥 my fav part was him rocking the kente ✊🏾🇬🇭— Gage (@KingGage_)

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About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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