MUMBAI: Disney-owned Marvel Studios on Friday released a new promotional video asset featuring Indian track and field Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on their social media handles.
In the video, the sporting superstar can be seen wearing a dark athletic attire and throwing javelin as the visuals from the upcoming superhero movie ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ slowly take over the frame.
Marvel India tweeted the following on its official handle: “Flight of the javelin meets the might of the spear. Champion meets champion.
“The unstoppable
@Neeraj_chopra1
meets The Black Panther.
“11th November. Don’t miss the Action.
#WakandaForever”
Speaking about the association, Neeraj said in a statement: “‘Black Panther’ is about a fierce warrior, a hero who is willing to give everything to fight for his people and his country. As an athlete, representing India is our biggest opportunity and we give our best shot and fight till the end.”
Expressing his happiness, he mentioned that he is glad to be a part of the journey: “I’m truly overjoyed that I can be a part of this journey and just like ‘Black Panther’, I hope to inspire people around the globe to never give up on their dreams. Being a huge Marvel fan, I just can’t wait to watch the film and discover the new journey of Wakanda.”
