
Winston Duke Improvised M'Baku's Funniest Line In 'Wakanda Forever'
Winston Duke says all of his improvised gems as M'Baku in "Wakanda Forever" were very intentional.
November 14, 2022 at 10:35 pm
Wakanda Forever has surpassed the expectations of moviegoers. The highly anticipated sequel to Black Panther was expected to be an emotional roller coaster with the death of Chadwick Boseman. Most of the supporting cast reprised their roles and their return allowed writers to expand on the characters’ stories. One, in particular, was Winston Duke’s character, M’Baku. As the leader of Wakanda’s Jabari tribe, Duke showcased his leadership skills as well as his humor.
Duke’s character was responsible for several one-liners that broke up moments of intense emotions. His increased visibility has fans like @ogbrownnerd acknowledging him as one of the most comedic characters in the film. Much of his lovable sarcasm and quick wit can be credited to writer and director Ryan Coogler. However, his funniest line was all his own.
The improvised “You baldheaded demon” line was one of the funniest insults he spewed out during the film. The line was directed at Okoye, played by actress Danai Gurira. In an “elder meeting” scene, the decision-makers of Wakanda are discussing the safety of the tribe. After a disagreement about the plan of action for the people, Duke takes the shot at Gurira. Although improvised, Gurira plays into the shock instantly. Her quick reaction made for a great scene.