Black Panther's Danai Gurira on film's female representation: 'Wakanda forever, indeed'

According to film star Danai Gurira, it has to do with its lack of gender inequality.

And we can see how it actually, go figure, is the most advanced nation on the globe.

Chadwick Bosemanplays Wakandas newly crowned king, TChalla, but his dominion is also home tothe Dora Milaje.

This is what allows our nation to advance and to be progressive and to be at the forefront.

That really is the thing, she added.

Do we want to progress?

If we want to progress, let women be all they can be.

Dont get in their way.

Ryan Coogler ofFruitvale StationandCreeddirectedBlack Panther, and it was his vision that convinced Gurira to take the role.

Black Pantherhits theaters this weekend.

The full town hall with the cast aired on SiriusXMs EW Radio on Thursday.