Ryan Coogler Announces Third 'Black Panther' Film, David Jonsson to Star
Ryan Coogler has announced a third Black Panther film featuring British actor David Jonsson in the titular role.
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Director Ryan Coogler revealed the casting of David Jonsson for the upcoming third Black Panther film during a Comic-Con event. Jonsson will portray the son of T’Challa.
Coverage from Yahoo, British GQ, and TODAY.com emphasizes the casting reveal. Variety reports that Winston Duke expressed trust in Jonsson's ability to take on the role, stating he thinks it is going to be great.
Yahoo also notes that fan reactions are divided, specifically regarding the choice of Jonsson over Damson Idris. Future developments will likely center on the production of Black Panther 3 and the public's reception of Jonsson's portrayal of the character.
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Quick answers
Who will play the new Black Panther?
British actor David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther.
What is David Jonsson's character's relationship to T'Challa?
According to Yahoo, Jonsson will play T’Challa’s son.
How has the public reacted to the casting?
Yahoo reports that fans are divided, with some preferring Damson Idris for the role.
Coverage (5)
- David Jonsson is the new Black Panther British GQ · 14h ago
- Meet the new Black Panther: British actor David Jonsson cast as T’Challa’s son in ‘Black Panther 3’ Yahoo · 14h ago
- Ryan Coogler Reveals Actor Who Will Play The New Black Panther In Emotional Comic-Con Moment TODAY.com · 21h ago
- Fans Divided as David Jonsson Cast as Black Panther Instead of Damson Idris Yahoo · 1d ago
- Winston Duke Trusts David Jonsson to Take On ‘Black Panther’: ‘I Think It’s Going to Be Great’ Variety · 1d ago broke it first
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