Speaking about her role in the next "Black Panther" sequel, Michaela Coel said, "That sold me on the role."
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Michaela Coel is aware of how critical LGBT visibility in media is.
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Coel discussed her role as Aneka, a captain and combat instructor in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," in an interview with Vogue on October 6.
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After discovering her character was Queer, she made the decision to portray the bold fighter.
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The fact that my character is Queer "sold me on the part," Coel stated. "I liked that and wanted to show Ghana," I said.
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The magic of Africa, the magic of the people, and our ancestors were depicted for many people, I believe, for the first time on a very mainstream stage.
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Coel thanked the first "Black Panther" for portraying Africa in such a significant way that the follow-up is allowed to continue.