My first question out of the gate was in regard to how he went about defining the most special parts of Wakanda, including the incredible metal Vibranium and the mystical Heart-Shaped Herb — which is what gives the titular hero his strength.
Coogler admitted it was hard work within building the script, but recognized that it was vital for his cast, and vital for his movie.
Ryan Coogler recognized the importance of even the most minor of details in the making of his Marvel Cinematic Universe film, and as I learned about his approach when I had the pleasure of sitting down with him late last month during Black Panther’s Los Angeles press days.