Although Namor had already appeared in “Spider-Man,” Tenoch Huerta debuted the character in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
You might think that Marvel chose him to be Namor because of his physique or his great acting skills, but the real reason that helped him stick with the character is very different: we’ll tell you.
The real reason why Tenoch Huerta stayed with the character of Namor
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Tenoch Huerta and Ryan Coogler, director of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” gave a number of statements about the new Marvel film, including why the Mexican actor was the one who got the role Namor.
Coogler claimed to have seen Huerta’s work before. He was mainly noticed for his participation in the productions ‘Sin Nombre’ and ‘Stand Clear of the Closing Doors’.
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And, although his work affected him, there was one “icing on the cake” that made all the difference in bringing Namor to life: “his passion for race relations in Mexico.” In this regard, he detailed the following:
Before participating in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, Tenoch Huerta was recognized not only as an actor, but also as an activist against racism in Mexico.
Huerta, who gained Namor’s muscles with an intense routine, is also a member of the Poder Prieto movement, an initiative to highlight the discrimination faced by brown people especially in the film industry.
In this sense, the director of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” was not only excited by Tenoch’s work as an actor, but also by his great dedication to social causes.
The speech Tenoch Huerta gave to the cast of ‘Wakanda Forever’
In the same interview with the Los Angeles Times, the Mexican actor talked about a special moment that marked his time on the set of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
He stated that on the first day of the recordings he dared to say a thank you speech in front of everyone. But he did it in an unusual way, as he hung from the wires that was fully characterized as Namor. His words were as follows:
The film’s director, Ryan Coogler, confirmed that Tenoch Huerta said those words in front of everyone, which “was crazy.” I couldn’t believe that the guy who said those strong words was the same “who walks around in green underwear”.
What do you think; Did you know the real reason why Tenoch Huerta got the role of Namor?
Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
