In the meantime, Gurira can be seen on the big screen in Wakanda Forever, where her character’s “strong Black woman” trope took a surprising turn.

“Okoye is a very palpable representation of that. But to actually see her fail, a lot of women came to me and talked about how they appreciated seeing her vulnerability and showing that we shouldn’t have to carry the world on our shoulders,” Gurira said. “And how do we process our own grief? Do we ever get to? The idea of her actually going through this failing…I realized how powerful it would be to actually allow a character like her to go through failing and complications that cause her to just not be able to stand strong and not hold everything together. She has to go through her brokenness too.”

Fans are excited about the prospect of seeing more of Gurira in a leading role. The actress has proven herself to be a talented and versatile performer, and a spinoff series would give her the opportunity to showcase her skills in a new and exciting way. We can’t wait.