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Ryan Coogler said the third film will pass the mantle to T'Challa's son, with Letitia Wright and Winston Duke returning.
- Director Ryan Coogler announced Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con that British actor David Jonsson will play Prince T'Challa II in Black Panther 3, scheduled for Dec. 15, 2028.
- Jonsson steps into the mantle originally held by Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed the hero in four films before dying in 2020; the new character, introduced in Wakanda Forever, "grows up he comes of age."
- Bafta Rising Star winner Jonsson has starred in Rye Lane, Industry, and The Long Walk, earning praise from Comic-Con content creator Gerry Otim as a "really exciting young actor" with "emotional intelligence."
- Fellow actors including Jodie Turner-Smith congratulated Jonsson, calling him the "loveliest human," while Jonsson posted on Instagram that the role is a "privilege" and "honour."
- Content creator Otim described the casting as a "great way of honouring" Boseman while ensuring Marvel does not "disrespect T'Challa's legacy," noting fans had previously speculated about other actors for the role.
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The film will premiere in US theaters on December 15, 2028.
Marvel confirms David Jonsson as the new Black Panther for 'Black Panther 3'
Marvel has officially announced David Jonsson as the new Black Panther during San Diego Comic Con, marking a significant moment in the franchise while honouring the legacy of Chadwick Boseman.
Marvel has just added up a member. It’s David Jonsson, who will play a very important role in Black Panther’s saga. So on SDP news we share some information about him. Who is David Jonsonn? David Jonsson Fray is a British actor in theatre, film and television. He is known for being the first black protagonist in Murder Is Easy, an adaptation of Agatha Christie. How old is David Jonsonn?David Jonsonn was born in London, England, on September 4, 1…
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