'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman has been cast in a story set in the 16th century as 'Yasuke, the first African samurai to swing a sword in Japan'
According to Deadline, the"Black Panther" star has been cast in a story set in the 16th century as"Yasuke, the first African samurai to swing a sword in Japan." "Yasuke was a native of Portuguese Mozambique who was brought to Japan as a slave to Jesuit missionaries.
"A complex relationship developed between the two men as Yasuke earned Nobunaga's friendship, respect -- and ultimately, the honor, swords and title of samurai."Over the years Boseman has starred in several biographical films.He played James Brown in"Get On Up," Jackie Robinson in"42," and Thurgood Marshall in"Marshall.
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