Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Director Ryan Coogler shared a surprising Namor detail this week. During a sit-down with Skywalker Sound, the filmmaker revealed that the Talokan leader’s wings are modeled on a specific sound from the animal kingdom. A lot of people might expect something like a hummingbird, but Namor’s iconic wings sound like rattlesnakes when you listen closely. Supervising Sound Editors Steve Boeddeker and Benny Burtt talked about when Coogler came to them with the suggestion. Surprisingly, it was pretty late in the game as far as production goes. They said that it was just about two weeks from completing the sound components of the film. However, when a good idea comes in, the designers and engineers were down to explore any and all options for Namor. Clearly it worked and is something everyone is proud of. The detail is a sly nod toward the Feather Serpent God, but also the region that Talokan is inspired by. Check out the conversation right here!
Director Ryan Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson join @SkywalkerSound’s Steve Boeddeker, Benny Burtt, Brandon Proctor, and the team at @Dolby to discuss their incredible contributions to the sound of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: #WakandaForever. Now playing in theaters. pic.twitter.com/DhhVQbedEO
