{
  "id": 3842357,
  "title": "Black Panther star Winston Duke on 'crazy surprises' in Avengers: Doomsday, Dragon Ball Z and Japan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/black-panther-star-winston-duke-on-crazy-surprises-in-avengers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T23:29:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/winston-duke-interview-dragon-ball-z-avengers-doomsday-6337301"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Winston Duke, star of Black Panther and Invincible, shared his excitement about Japan's anime culture during his recent visit to the country. The 39-year-old actor, known for his towering presence, expressed his delight at experiencing the Shibuya crossing and other iconic locations in person, which he had only seen in anime before. Duke's love for Japanese history and culture began through anime, leading him to discover historical periods such as the Warring States and Edo periods, as well as notable figures like Yasuke, an African samurai. During his time in Japan, Duke also expressed his anticipation for Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming Marvel film. As a voice actor, Duke has embraced the opportunity to focus on his voice and bring characters to life without worrying about his physical appearance. He also praised the unique challenges and opportunities of animation directing, emphasizing the boundless creativity within budget constraints.",
  "summary": "CNA Lifestyle caught up with the actor during his first visit to Japan, where he shared childhood memories of discovering anime and explained how voice acting has shaped his craft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Winston Duke excited about Japan's anime culture during visit",
    "Duke discovered Japanese history through anime, including Warring States period",
    "Duke anticipates Avengers: Doomsday, focusing on voice acting"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}