Jul 29, 2026
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Actor David Jonsson has been cast as the lead in the upcoming Marvel film Black Panther 3, scheduled for release in December 2028.

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2 min readSource:Vogue
David Jonsson Named Lead for Black Panther 3

Key facts

  • David Jonsson is the new lead for the Marvel film Black Panther 3.
  • The film is scheduled to be released in December 2028.
  • Director Ryan Coogler announced the casting at Comic-Con.
  • Jonsson won the EE Rising Star BAFTA award last year.
  • Loewe has signed Jonsson as a brand ambassador.

Marvel has announced that actor David Jonsson will star in the upcoming film Black Panther 3. Director Ryan Coogler revealed the casting news at Comic-Con this week. The film is currently set for a December 2028 release, with Jonsson taking on the role previously held by the late Chadwick Boseman.

Career and Fashion Milestones

Jonsson, a British actor with a background in West End theater, has appeared in projects including Industry, Rye Lane, The Long Walk, and Alien: Romulus. In 2023, he received the EE Rising Star BAFTA award. Following his casting announcement, Loewe named Jonsson as the brand's latest ambassador. His red carpet appearances have featured notable fashion choices, such as a black Hermès tuxedo with a Cartier brooch worn to the BAFTAs, and a black Loewe suit with a red knit collar at the Independent Spirit Awards. He also wore a Louis Vuitton pink cardigan and green cargo pants to the 2026 Critics’ Circle Film Awards.

Timeline

  1. 2023
    David Jonsson won the EE Rising Star BAFTA award.
  2. 2026
    Jonsson wore a Louis Vuitton outfit to the Critics’ Circle Film Awards.
  3. December 2028
    Black Panther 3 is scheduled for release.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Vogue.

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