How Lupita Nyong'o Bulked Up For 'Black Panther'

  • 6 years ago
In Marvel's upcoming "Black Panther" movie, Lupita Nyong'o plays Nakia. Nyong'o had to bulk up for the role since her character is a warrior and street fighter. Nyong'o told The Hollywood Reporter that to prepare for the role she went to bootcamp. She joked, "I remember coming home for Christmas and I couldn't fit into my clothes." she said. Her training lasted four hours a day and included practicing jujitsu, capoeira and ring blades.

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