Marvel just made our Sunday with a massive announcement at Comic-Con. David Jonsson has been officially cast as Prince T’Challa II, the son of the late T’Challa, in the upcoming Black Panther 3. If you remember the end of Wakanda Forever, you saw a young boy introduced as the heir to the Wakandan throne. Now that character is all grown up and ready for his own journey. The film is set for release on December 15, 2028.
Director Ryan Coogler is returning to the franchise, along with fan favorites Letitia Wright as Shuri and Winston Duke as M’Baku. The announcement comes after the original Black Panther grossed a staggering one point three billion dollars and earned a Best Picture Oscar nomination. Its sequel also performed incredibly well, bringing in eight hundred fifty-nine million and earning Angela Bassett a historic Oscar nomination. The legacy of Chadwick Boseman continues to shape the story in meaningful ways.
Letitia Wright hinted at the third film’s development as far back as January 2023, so fans have been waiting for this confirmation for years. With David Jonsson stepping into such an iconic role, anticipation is building. What do you think of the casting choice? Are you ready to wait until 2028? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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