# 'He's the guy': David Jonsson cast as Black Panther six months ago after 'secret meeting' (Exclusive)

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-26 17:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.29

## Executive Summary
David Jonsson cast as Black Panther six months ago

## Intelligence Brief
The casting of David Jonsson as Black Panther has been confirmed, with sources indicating this decision was made six months ago.


The announcement has generated significant interest in the entertainment industry. Kevin Feige has expressed enthusiasm for the casting, mentioning a 'secret meeting' between Ryan Coogler and Jonsson.


According to Variety, the meeting was a key factor in Jonsson's selection for the role. The Guardian describes Jonsson as a 'London rising star' who was handpicked for the part.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who cast David Jonsson as Black Panther
Ryan Coogler and Kevin Feige were involved in the casting process

### When was David Jonsson cast as Black Panther
Six months ago

### What was the nature of the meeting between Ryan Coogler and David Jonsson
A 'secret meeting' to discuss the role

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variety | Kevin Feige Says Ryan Coogler Met With David Jonsson Six Months Ago in a ‘Secret Meeting’ to Discuss ‘Black Panther 3’ Role: ‘I Got Chills’ | 2026-07-26 21:49 | [Source Link](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/kevin-feige-ryan-coogler-david-jonsson-black-panther-3-1236821563/) |
| BBC | Black Panther: David Jonsson praised as he takes on new role | 2026-07-26 21:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE1EYXdfa08tWkd1VzNEb0RxTi0zN1NIaGc5VzlKUHNLVlRwMGV2dDFuYk5GZU45UUlkUklPWEl3cG13aUFVUXNVdmc2dlFfZ1NHUXZDTkVBbElYUQ?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther | 2026-07-26 21:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPRFo4US1qeWNidURjeHFEYURIQmk1QlZYNjZ5SEpTTFVtSGFRLWZvcjYyQjZFdk9hbGxxeUhhY1lxMXdsOUlWTU1sdUl0TVlVVTFWQUpYTS1fd0Rtdno1VDMyQXVuSy1ZNjk0R1ZKV19iUHhNbEJYUXR6Nm5VbGNKY1pYLTBsc3F2SnBmX2lGcGZzRUx4d0RrZXE2a2ZKRG0wMDE3dDVPRUNMVHhqSEpSVjdNQ0djODd6YUZSOA?oc=5) |
| Fortune | 'It's in the can, bro': Marvel wants you to think RDJ and Ryan Reynolds are only sharing the stage at Comic Con | 2026-07-26 21:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOTnp6WHRtSThWVExSZExTN3JYOExxZ3I2VlhaaUdGNVhBZjE0emRiLXhudDAxMVRxYllzeUNCN2ZwUDdZVzM4elRYWmd1RkpOc0dwcklKWEhyY3FaUmE2UXo3X2pqZ1psZU1DZzkyNW80Um94VVVhU3JDOU51dDF5akJWa2VVQ2wxWjRSRkhFc0l0WU9HVHV4TmtFR3NvMjFpVVE?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Ryan Coogler Had Cast His Next Black Panther Long Before Anyone Suspected, Here’s How | 2026-07-26 21:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxPT0M3UG1ra1ZOUkJJaElFOFBzNTlBZmgwdHBfZVlrQ0RhUTVYQkJZakZPS2RoY1VzY1pRQlVZWWFOVFdUZDFTQW13OE5SdVdpLV9KdHFSeXZDbkhGT3ZqNGtCOG5uNTFXT1ZvX2xIRDdMal9URjcwSDBxQjBGYVE4bnJNdUhkU09LQ0l6TXJWUE9WNGI1aGRjcw?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Industry star David Jonsson to play Black Panther in Marvel sequel | 2026-07-26 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxNcEtrUkFsZWpJSTc4Z05xRUVTakhZOTZBRi03b2o5d0dMaEl4QXRDVHFYMTRoZlAtZ2h3YkJLMHhYdVk0VV83cG82WjBsc2VUNGpIUWh3QjZUa3Y4N2FJOHlMRk90RWNiMDdUZjBCZjVlSnNqTnZMSWk0ZGxxb2o4RnYxNVlKT1JlaTF4dndLS3JDeHg2NW1acjJrQkoyT2RlQWdrZ3NtSDhQeHdFSkw2Vw?oc=5) |
| empireonline.com | 'He's the guy': David Jonsson cast as Black Panther six months ago after 'secret meeting' (Exclusive) | 2026-07-26 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxQUk1GSzJoREhPZjR3MjdNeFpHbUxTaGRELU5ENkZuR3BVZ1p3c21XZUg3Q2NlZ3JJMzNmRnZmSk41TEltdGNqLWh1X1JHR3ZsNUViYTNHd291NEJCZTdCQ1EwbXZvYXhPSTZLbHpYZVlxaW5BZDgtSWFWQ2V0Tnh0OEpna0VnVENVVmZPa2FEMHRtc0xaU29CNk40bF91S2hyNm5ra2NHSUNvTlRWblRHR1UtUENueUU?oc=5) |

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