MCU’s Namor Actor Found In Black Panther 2 Shooting Location
Rumor has it that Tenoch Huerta is playing Namor in the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. But those rumors were recently fueled when actor Tenoch Huerta revealed that he is shooting in the same location where Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s shooting is going on. The Black Panther actor has revealed an image of his character’s “other home” on social media. He echoed loud that he is currently shooting in Puerto Rico. It was known that Huerta will film flashback scenes for the Wakandan adventure movie in the Caribbean Ocean country of Puerto Rico.
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The Upcoming Black Panther 2 Will Include Namor?
Production on the highly-anticipated Black Panther sequel has already started. However, it’s very hard to say how long it will take for the movie to be released since its original narrative was reworked after Chadwick Boseman’s untimely death. But as part of Marvel’s expansion of their sub-franchise under the umbrella of the MCU, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is expected and scheduled to get released on the 11th of November this year. One of these new characters is expected to be Namor although this hasn’t been confirmed yet by officials from Marvel Studios.
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The Actor Shared An Image Of Benito Juarez’s Sculpture
Actor Tenoch Huerta’s latest posting on Instagram has fans speculating about his possible involvement in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. To the delight of many followers, the actor posted an image of Benito Juarez’s statue in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 20th. His mysterious no-caption leads some excited fans to believe that he’ll make a cameo appearance as Namor in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Interestingly enough, some sources indicate filming taking place in Puerto Rico at the same location. There is no confirmation from Huerta or any other official source at this time.
Black Panther 2: The Flashbacks
It is currently uncertain what scenes are currently being filmed in Puerto Rico by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. But rumors suggest that they’re related to the reported Wakandan vs. Atlantis conflict that will supposedly debut in the sequel. It’s worth noting that Avengers: Endgame hinted that there has been a struggle between their people for years and it sounded like it has been going on for quite some time. Fans of the franchise also believe that this tension culminates, resulting in a full-blown battle. It’s also important to note that there have been several set images supporting these claims, further convincing fans to take this rumor seriously.
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To conclude, Marvel Studios is set to follow up Black Panther with a sequel that will introduce Riri Williams aka. Ironheart. The Disney+ series officially premieres this fall. But Marvel fans have already gotten a sneak peek of what’s to come when the company shared some set photos, which featured several key players like Okoye and Shuri, as well as parts of Riri’s costume.
With that being said, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will hit the theaters on the 11th of November, 2022.
