Black Panther cast Sope Aluko will soon be headed to another Marvel production, a report says.

The actress has reportedly been cast in Sony’s movie Venom.  It is currently unknown exactly what role she will have in the film.

Marvel fans will best recognize Aluko for playing the Shaman in Black Panther, as well as appearances in Bloodline and Graceland.

“Hollywood had the version of Africa they wanted to present and package to the world and it looks like they’ve since changed then,” Aluko said of her Black Panther role earlier this year.”

“Directors are now more open to casting real Africans with real accents from different parts of the continent, so that’s very reassuring.”

“Notable names like Yvonne Orji, Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo have made it easier for those coming behind to break in. It’s cool to be Nigerian these days, so it’s a great time for actors in Hollywood because it feels like it’s all finally happening.”

Aluko will join Tom Hardy, who will be playing the titular antihero. Also in the cast are Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Jenny Slate, Reid Scott, Woody Harrelson, and Scott Haze.

Despite the film’s first trailer debuting earlier this year, a lot is still unknown about Venom, and exactly what kind of story it will bring to the big screen. But fans have been cautiously optimistic - including Venom co-creator Todd McFarlane.

Venom will debut in theaters on 5th October 2018

Sourced from Deadline.