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EXCLUSIVE: Mehcad Brooks Would Be Interested In Playing BLACK PANTHER

In an exclusive interview with Mehcad Brooks (True Blood) of USA Network's Necessary Roughness the actor expresses interest in filling the role of T'Challa. Click the jump to check it out.

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By nailbiter111 - 6/27/2012

"Been a fan since I was a teen. It's such a great franchise."




Mehcad Brooks is an extremely talented actor. Currently you can watch him steal scene after scene in USA's drama Necessary Roughness in which he portrays Terrence "TK" King. Since day one I've felt that Mehcad Brooks would be a perfect choice for the King of Wakanda, and he was kind enough to give me an interview.

Do you think have an advantage over other actors for a superhero role like Black Panther because you are in such good shape?

I'd love the opportunity to tackle the role. I keep myself In shape because I have always wanted to play a superhero and I always figured it was better to stay ready than to get ready. There's a lot of great choices for BP. I'd be honored to be in that group. And I'd apply laser focus to preparing for the role.

Black Panther typically has a reserved personality in the comic books. Do you think you would try to give him a little more personality to make sure your performance stands out?

I think every superhero needs personality. Especially in this day and age with all of the CGI. For the hero to stand out in this format he/she has to be charming, memorable, funny, engaged and engaging in a way that not only compliments the visual aspect of the effects, but also to stand out in front of all this wonderful technology at our disposal. So hell ya. I'd kill Black Panther.

What's your take on the character when he isn't in the costume?

He's African royalty so I see him as a James bond type out of the costume.

Were there any particular stories or villains that you'd most want to see in a Black Panther movie?

No. I leave that to the experts at Marvel!

Actors who are well known for their television roles have a hard time getting the opportunity to move to feature film? Agree or disagree?

Will Smith. Denzel Washington. Morgan Freeman. George Clooney. Clint Eastwood. Eddie Murphy. These guys did just fine.

If you landed the role of Black Panther you most certainly would at least make a cameo in The Avengers 2. Which actor from the cast would you most like to work with?

Robert Downey Jr. is the man.






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Gnyah123 - 6/27/2012, 7:03 PM
word....
im kinda liking the other dude though...wit the karate background and the pakour background i kinda like him for a first choice...
guy from 8 mile is my second
this guy is my 3rd...
and maybe the guy from cabin in the woods...but idk.
RorMachine - 6/27/2012, 7:03 PM
For God's sake!
marvel72 - 6/27/2012, 7:04 PM
what black actor isn't intrested in playing black panther,there seems to be a new one every day.
lunesta - 6/27/2012, 7:05 PM
dave chapelle for black phanter
PaulRom - 6/27/2012, 7:06 PM
Tomorrow we'll probably hear that Tom Cruise is interested in playing T'Challa.
RorMachine - 6/27/2012, 7:07 PM
Q: Would you like ti play Black Panther.

A: Yes.

= Article.

NO
marvel72 - 6/27/2012, 7:08 PM
it'll probably end up being ryan reynolds.
grifter - 6/27/2012, 7:08 PM
Okay, now ask Will Smith!
PaulRom - 6/27/2012, 7:10 PM
Sam Worthington for Black Panther
nailbiter111 - 6/27/2012, 7:11 PM
Mehcad Brooks from day one has been my number one choice for Black Panther so save the belly aching.
TonyChu - 6/27/2012, 7:11 PM
Why do I have the feeling most of the actors who say they are fans of the comic book character they want to play are not?
marvel72 - 6/27/2012, 7:12 PM
tomorrow the black guy from scrubs,howabout robert downey jr he played a black guy in tropic thunder.
marvel72 - 6/27/2012, 7:13 PM
@ PatientZero

i didn't see your comment until after i wrote mine. :D
Curmudgeon - 6/27/2012, 7:14 PM
Ok, save them all up and at the end of each week you can post a regular article titled:

"This week in Black Panther Wannabes"
lunesta - 6/27/2012, 7:20 PM
this black phanther thing is spreading like mother[frick]er
BlueDemon - 6/27/2012, 7:21 PM
AHAHAHAHAHAH THIS IS GETTING STUPID!!!
KaneVonDoom - 6/27/2012, 7:22 PM
Hell yeah, it's a big deal. Of course black people are stoked to have a hero on the screen. Fück it, let it happen and quit bitchin about being excited. I just hope he is portrayed well and involved in a good story that's faithful to the comics.
Durf - 6/27/2012, 7:25 PM
Wow, so next comes Will Smith, Danny Glover, and Morgan Freeman.
KaneVonDoom - 6/27/2012, 7:25 PM
Although I don't see it as "news" that some actor wants to be a character... If they were actually in talks or under consideration, then yes but come on...
RorMachine - 6/27/2012, 7:30 PM
Nail, he great man, I'm happy that he wants to play the role but that doesn't make this news worthy ya know? It's like me finding that chap from Lost I always thought would make a great Dr Strange, asking him, him saying he'd like to and then writing up an article. Nobody is gonna say no!
TheSkywalkingKnight - 6/27/2012, 7:32 PM
Tommy Wiseau for Black Panther!
ISleepNow - 6/27/2012, 7:35 PM
"Ryan Reynolds is Interested In Playing BLACK PANTHER"
SageMode - 6/27/2012, 7:38 PM
BLACK PANTHER is spreading like wildfire.
Spidey91 - 6/27/2012, 7:40 PM
everybody and their mothers want the role it seems :P
PantherX - 6/27/2012, 7:54 PM
I'm interested in playing Black Panther. When can I expect an article about this to turn up?
superotherside - 6/27/2012, 8:09 PM
Well at least Marvel has a good list of actors to choose from!
xhex022 - 6/27/2012, 8:10 PM
this just in:EVERY BLACK ACTOR WANT TO PLAY BLACK PANTHER!
bigshow2312 - 6/27/2012, 9:00 PM
Who's going to direct this expensive film?
PrinceVegeta - 6/27/2012, 9:11 PM
santoanderson - 6/27/2012, 9:12 PM
Don't let Spike Lee anywhere near this movie. Just don't. We don't need Mookie to turn Black Panther into a film about racial injustices (which is Spike's M.O.).
LucasMend - 6/27/2012, 9:14 PM
John Turturo for Black Phanter or GTFO!
RidiculousFanBoyDemands - 6/27/2012, 9:15 PM
This just in: Every black actor who is in shape and age ranges from 18-40 would love to play Black Panther.
theartofoneness - 6/27/2012, 9:20 PM
The best calibre actor ive seen for this movie is Djimon Hounsou. The breadth of his work is pretty awesome, just think of his performances in Blood Diamond, Gladiator, and especially Constantine. I think he would be the most credible in that.

tweeeeenkies3 - 6/27/2012, 9:20 PM
Isn't it good people are interested?
This just means we are closer to getting a film. Calm your tits about all of these people being interested in the role!
It's a good thing.
santoanderson - 6/27/2012, 9:22 PM
Djimon Hounsou is nearing 50. Too old. I feel like I've said this before....
gastitdk - 6/27/2012, 9:22 PM
Morgan Freeman as Black Panther. Or Maybe Obama if he doesn't gets re-elected.
GREENANPURPLE - 6/27/2012, 9:23 PM
I heard Obama is interested in playing T'Challa
WEJAlen20 - 6/27/2012, 9:23 PM
This just in every black actor wants to be black panther
SageMode - 6/27/2012, 9:26 PM
Wheres the source of this Interview from?
AnonymousGuy - 6/27/2012, 9:26 PM
I WANNA SEE WAKANDA ON THE BIG SCREEN!!!!! I hope a Black Panther movie all goes well 'cuz I love the character. :)
nailbiter111 - 6/27/2012, 9:30 PM
I'm the source of the interview.
Bigred20 - 6/27/2012, 9:31 PM
This is seriously ridiculous
nailbiter111 - 6/27/2012, 9:32 PM
Mehcad was nice enough to give us an interview, maybe you guys could focus on him. And not for nothing Black Panther hardly ever gets any attention on this site or any other site, so in this brief window when the spotlight is on BP can we at least enjoy it and stop bitching?
Triptheorist - 6/27/2012, 9:32 PM
An actor being interested in a role isn't really news, it's like asking me if I'd be interested in a island vacation with a Victoria's secret model... The answer is always "Yes!"

You'd be better off posting the actors not interested in being Black Panther.
ThatOneDude - 6/27/2012, 9:34 PM
I think Katt Williams would be PERFECT :p
spideyboy - 6/27/2012, 9:37 PM
Ok out of all the people that wants to be Black Panther, this guy has my vote.
DragonofDarknessXIII - 6/27/2012, 9:43 PM
Is this actor number 82 that wants to play Black Panter? PICK SOMEONE ALREADY!
ATrueHero1987 - 6/27/2012, 9:44 PM
sidney poitier is interested for the role as well.
Deadpool101 - 6/27/2012, 9:46 PM
stoked to see BLack Panther on the big screen
ItsATrap - 6/27/2012, 9:48 PM
tyler perry should play black panther FTW!!
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