For Michaela Coel, her character's queerness sold her on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Michaela Coel's entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is thanks to new representation in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

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Coming off of the transcendent success of I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel probably had any number of options open to her. Emmy in hand, Hollywood was truly her oyster—so it was no surprise to see her join the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, one of the buzziest sequels of the year. From a high-profile perspective, joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a no-brainer. But Coel was intentional about choosing to sign on for this particular project.