Black Panther Actress Lupita Nyongo is making a pretty big claim, the star who plays the role of Maz Kanata in the film says when it comes to which franchise is tops, Marvel or Star Wars, it’s got to be Marvel!. Ever since actor Chadwick Boseman made his appearance in Captain America: Civil War, fans have been fixed on the cast and crew announcements for Black Panther. Speaking to Screen Rant on the set, Nyong’o admitted that the cast and crew are extremely aware of the public interest.