Ahead of hosting Shout! TV’s new episode of Double Take, Jona Xiao has shared some new insights about Marvel Television’s Eyes of Wakanda show.
Marvel’s Eyes of Wakanda is a new animated anthology series premiering on Disney+ this coming August. Created by Todd Harris, the voice cast of the miniseries includes Xiao, Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Anika Noni Rose, and more.
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What did Jona Xiao say about Eyes of Wakanda?
When asked by SuperHeroHype about who she’s been cast as in Eyes of Wakanda, Xiao said, “I’m really excited to play such a badass female character. Like several of my other characters that I’ve played, she’s very tough and strong. In terms of differences, I guess you’ll have to watch in August to find out.”
Regarding the scope of Eyes of Wakanda and how it fits into the rest of the MCU, Xiao explained, “The show is much more than just an expansion. It’s like this in-depth exploration of, like, the secrets and the history of Wakanda. You actually get to see how Wakanda secretly shapes world history, which is really cool, through the Hatut Zaraze. If you like the Dora Milaje, you’ll love this group of covert warriors. You see them do some pretty epic things across continents and across time. There’s a lot to look forward to.”
Overall, the experience of being in shared universes has been quite fulfilling for Xiao, who also appeared in Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Flash TV show. “It’s been very epic to be part of these giant universes with such history and fandom. I actually love seeing how much the fans are inspired to create their own art, cosplay, and just how these universes inspire creativity among people worldwide. So I think that’s one of my favorite things.”
The official synopsis for Eyes of Wakanda, which is executive produced by Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler, reads, “Marvel Animation’s new action-adventure series Eyes of Wakanda follows the adventures of brave Wakandan warriors throughout history. In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry-out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze, and this is their story.”
Marvel Studios’ Eyes of Wakanda premieres on Disney+ on August 6, 2025.
