Trevor Noah made a 'Black Panther' cameo that everyone missed

Hint: it's not a physical role
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When Black Panther first hit movie theater screens in February, all eyes were on the legendary cast that included Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong'o. But somehow, Trevor Noah managed to sneak into Wakanda too.

The host of the Daily Show had a cameo in the Marvel film that you might have missed completely, no matter how many times you've seen the film.

While he wasn't shown physically, his voice plays an important role leading up to the film's climax. Towards the end of the film, CIA Agent Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) gets a crash course in flying a vibranium-powered, American-style jet. The A.I. incorporated in the machinery? That's voiced by Noah, who plays Griot — kind of like what Siri is to an iPhone.

The South African comedian's cameo is extra special considering the language spoken by Wakandans in the film is Xhosa, Noah's native language. But don't worry if you missed it, most people did as well.

Some spotted Noah's name in the credits but weren't quite sure where in the film he showed up. But, as confirmed by his representatives to Vanity Fair, it really is him.

Hopefully this means more from Noah and the Black Panther universe in the future.

[H/T Vanity Fair]

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