Black Panther is a global smash hit. The film has broken box office records , raking in $218 million domestically over President’s Days weekend and shattered the misconception that Black films can’t do well overseas. While fans continue to discuss the complex themes in the film, many are showering praise on Black Panther’s breakout star, Winston Duke. Dubbed “Mountain Bae” and “M’Baeku” by some, Duke’s commanding and, at times, hilarious performance earned the newcomer widespread acclaim and scores of new (ahem, thirsty ) admirers. So far, the 31-year-old actor has had a handful of roles on TV shows, including Modern Family, Law & Order, and Person of Interest, but Black Panthe r ensures we’ll be seeing a lot more from Duke. Before he returns to the big screen this summer in Marvel’s next film, Avengers: Infinity War, here are 5 things to know about Black Panther star Winston Duke Duke grew up in Argyle, a small village on the Caribbean