Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige revealed that director Ryan Coogler selected David Jonsson for the lead role in 'Black Panther 3' following a secret meeting.
Key facts
- •David Jonsson will play Prince T’Challa II in 'Black Panther 3'.
- •The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 15, 2028.
- •Ryan Coogler held a secret meeting with Jonsson months before the official casting process began.
- •Letitia Wright and Winston Duke are confirmed to return for the new installment.
- •The original 2018 'Black Panther' film grossed $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently shared details regarding the casting of David Jonsson as the next Black Panther. Feige stated that director Ryan Coogler identified Jonsson for the role during a secret meeting held months before the official search for the character had begun. Jonsson is set to portray T’Challa’s son in the upcoming film, which is scheduled for release on December 15, 2028.
The Casting Process
Feige explained that the studio had intended to wait until after the Academy Awards and the conclusion of Coogler’s work on the film 'Sinners' to begin casting. However, Coogler contacted Feige approximately six weeks prior to that timeline to announce he had found the actor. Following a private meeting, Coogler informed Feige that Jonsson was the correct choice, a decision that Feige supported immediately.
Production and Franchise History
The announcement of Jonsson’s casting took place during Marvel’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con. The new film will follow the character Prince T’Challa II as he matures and assumes the Black Panther mantle. Returning cast members include Letitia Wright and Winston Duke. The franchise previously saw Wright take on the Black Panther role in 2022’s 'Wakanda Forever' following the 2020 death of Chadwick Boseman.
Timeline
- 2018Marvel launched the first Black Panther film.
- 2020Chadwick Boseman died at age 43.
- 2022Letitia Wright took over as the Black Panther in Wakanda Forever.
- December 15, 2028Black Panther 3 is scheduled to hit theaters.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
