Michaela Coel was sold on Black Panther role because her character is ‘queer’

Michaela Coel has spoken about what drew her to the character of Aneka in the upcoming Black Panther sequel (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Michaela Coel has revealed she was “sold” on the role of Aneka in the upcoming Black Panther sequel because the character is queer.

The 35-year-old British screenwriter and actress stars as the captain and combat instructor of the Dora Milaje, the all female crew who protect the kingdom of Wakanda, in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.